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On Valentine's Day, experience music from some of the greatest love stories in film, performed by violinist Esther Abrami, soprano Carly Paoli and a live orchestra. Including Love Actually , Romeo and Juliet , Bridget Jones' Diary , Pretty Woman , Bridgerton , Amélie , Chocolat , La La Land and Titanic . London’s legendary 1950s Rivoli Ballroom is bringing back its pop-up cinema for Valentine’s Day. Expect iconic romantic classics, including Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ and the Whether you’re looking to keep the kids entertained during half-term, enjoy a night at the theatre, or celebrate Valentine’s Day with a memorable dinner or market visit, the City of London has something for everyone. From workshops for creative minds to live concerts and cultural events, February is bursting with activities to enjoy. 1. The Barbican Conservatory is one of London’s hidden gems – a giant botanical garden in the middle of the sprawling Barbican complex. It’s time to explore. The Barbican is one of our favourite free London spots – a huge complex of striking Brutalist architecture in the City of London , it’s a cool cultural hub that deserves your attention. A limited number of day tickets are released for online booking from 9.30am each day when the Conservatory is open. Timed entry Please select a time slot when booking. You can gain entry any time within the hour allocated per time slot. PLEASE NOTE: The Conservatory is closed for public visits from 16th December 2024, and will reopen in January Check out the Barbican Conservatory. To celebrate Valentine’s Day in 2023, the Natural History Museum is hosting its annual silent disco, prepare to dance under Get freaky and Become at Zombie for the Day*: For couples who love all things spooky, transform intro terrifying zombies and scare tourists witless at The London Tombs. Or enjoy lunch aboard Belmond's British Pullman train for two* : Step back into the Golden Age of rail travel while you take in the beautiful scenery and enjoy a sumptuous five The Barbican conservatory — second largest in London — will become more accessible. Image: Matt Brown. Valentine's Day 2025 In London: Events For Dates, Mates And Flying Solo But for couples wanting to enjoy the fresh air on Valentine’s Day, it is still a beautiful spot to get down on one knee (although perhaps a little chilly). Conservatory at the Barbican Max Colson On Saturday 12th February Castle Square is hosting a range of FREE activities for a celebration of friends, family and the local community for the Valentine’s Day weekend. From 11am-5pm, visitors will be able to celebrate Valentine’s Day with Castle Square and share the festivities as a community. The huge indoor jungle is normally open to the public on weekends but took a brief break over Christmas and closed from December 17. The wait for it to reopen is finally over though — the Barbican Conservatory is the second biggest conservatory in London, after Kew Gardens’ Princess of Wales Conservatory. What’s inside the Barbican Conservatory? Originally designed to hide the building’s massive fly tower (through which scenery for the Barbican Theatre is lowered) , someone decided to stick a couple of pot plants in there. A world-class arts and learning centre, the Barbican pushes the boundaries of all major art forms including dance, film, music, theatre and visual arts. A world-class arts and learning centre, the Barbican pushes the boundaries of all major art forms including dance, film, music, theatre and visual arts. Conservatory Eat & drink Trouble Every Day (18) My Twisted Valentine. Fri 14 Feb 2025, Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from As a result, the local wildlife was severely affected by the nicknamed ‘terrorpins’, so damage control was required and this led to them being relocated to the urban rainforest of the Barbican Conservatory. You can visit the conservatory for free but you just need to book a slot. There, be sure to look out for these snap-happy turtles Our Ticket and Information Desk on Level G is open every day from 10:00 — 19:30 (12:00 — 19:30 on Bank Holidays) for in person enquiries and bookings The Barbican Conservatory is located on Level 3, if you’re coming from inside the main Barbican building. From the Barbican highwalks, follow signs to the ‘Barbican Centre’. Walking from Barbican tube station, you’ll see a steps with ‘Art Gallery’ above them, these will lead you up to the Sculpture Court where you'll see a sign for Explore words and worlds at this day of drop in readings, live events and workshops, nestled among the plants in our living, breathing conservatory. Save for later Event saved More info From the Barbican highwalks, follow signs to the ‘Barbican Centre’. Walking from Barbican tube station, you’ll see a steps with ‘Art Gallery’ above them, these will lead you up to the Sculpture Court where you'll see a sign for the Conservatory. Address Barbican Centre Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS. Public transport
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