Tag: Barbican

At home with Little Scandinavian in the Barbican, London

Scandinavian mum 10th January 2017 2 Comments
The Barbican is at the heart of the City of London and is the creative heartbeat of this financial district. It's also where the Little Scandinavian family lives. Please join our little house tour! The Barbican Estate is one of the largest examples of the Brutalist style and represents a utopian ideal for inner-city living. The complex was designed by architects Chamberlin, Powell and Bon and...

Barbican Conservatory to consider for your next Sunday Walk

Scandinavian mum 11th September 2016 0 Comments
The Barbican Conservatory? Few know about the Barbican and even fewer know that the concrete jungle that was build in the 70's houses a hidden treasure; a glass-roofed, leafy sanctuary that features tropical plants and trees, birdlife and exotic fish. It's the second biggest Conservatory in London - and it's open to the public! As we are looking for plants for our new home, preferrably with that...

The Barbican London – a hidden gem for families and children

Scandinavian mum 12th June 2016 0 Comments
Whether you are trying to keep the kids busy for a low cost rainy afternoon, or planning something for a special treat, there’s something to satisfy every member of the family at the Barbican Centre in London. Nestled in-between tall concrete buildings in the heart of the financial district City of London, the Barbican is Europe's largest multi-arts and conference venue presenting a diverse...