Negotiating this 'village' in the centre of the city of London is best done with plenty of time to spare, as it is much harder to appreciate when you are running late for a show, and haven't yet located the re-assuring yellow line leading to it's throbbing cultural heart, The Barbican Centre.
This area is a real treat for fans of Brutalist Architecture or of social experiments in total living spaces. Lots of information on it's history and design concept can be found on the web site and maps and tours are also available.
The Barbican Centre hosts a whole array of exhibitions, talks, concerts ( the great, and sorely missed Cesaria Evoria deserves a mention), films, kids activities...an Eames show coming up next year...a never-ending stream of cultural stimulation. If you go on a Sunday you can even dive into the conservatory and lose yourself amongst the palm fronds and fish filled ponds.
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