Hire Space
The Conservatory

Barbican Centre

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  • From £3000
  • 150 Reception
  • Barbican or Moorgate
  • From £3000
  • 150 Reception
  • Barbican or Moorgate
London's only tropical conservatory venue offers an authentic rainforest setting with over 1,500 plant species in the heart of the City.
Sam Cotton
Sam Cotton

Venue Expert @ Hire Space

  • Standard 13amp power available
  • Overhead heating system
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Suitable for acoustic music
  • Over 1,500 species of tropical plants and trees
  • Real tropical forest environment
  • Coloured uplighters
  • Goods lift access 8am-8pm
The Conservatory, located on level 3 of the Barbican, is a truly unique tropical oasis hidden away in the City of London. All elements of the Conservatory are fully working, from the plants to the fish ponds. Should you require any props, or equipment, the goods lift is accessible between 8 am and 8 pm. Standard 13amp power is available, if you require something else, we can arrange a quote for other power. If you're looking for a green, iconic, and impactful backdrop for your film shoot or photo shoot, then get in touch with Barbican to find out more about the Conservatory.

Frequently asked questions

Evening venue hire (17:30-00:00) costs £7,800+VAT with a minimum catering spend of £3,000+VAT. The Conservatory is located on Level 3 and offers a unique tropical oasis setting with over 1,500 species of plants and trees.

Standard 13amp power is available throughout the space, with coloured uplighters and free Wi-Fi included. If you require different power specifications, the venue can arrange a quote for alternative power options. The space is suitable for acoustic music performances.

The goods lift is accessible between 8am and 8pm for bringing in props or equipment. Evening venue hire runs from 17:30-00:00, providing access for setup and breakdown within these timeframes.

PA System & Microphone costs £111.00+VAT, and 55" LCD Screens are available for £175.00+VAT. The venue includes overhead heating and is described as suitable for acoustic music performances.

The Conservatory is a fully working tropical forest with exotic fish ponds and over 1,500 species of tropical plants and trees. It currently hosts a site-specific commission by Indian sculptor Ranjani Shettar, creating an impactful green backdrop in the heart of the City of London.

The Garden Room & Conservatory combined can accommodate 220 banquet, 180 dinner/dance, 450 reception, 180 seated buffet, or 350 fork buffet. The space offers a flat-floored layout on Level 3.

All invoices must be paid prior to the event going ahead, and contracts must be signed before the event date. The venue requires both payment and signed contracts to be completed in advance.

The space features a fully working tropical environment with live plants and fish ponds that must be respected during filming. All elements of the Conservatory are operational, so any filming or photography must work around the existing tropical ecosystem.

The banqueting team can create original menus and tailor decor to bring your ideas to life, with theming options available for distinctive events. The minimum catering spend is £3,000+VAT for evening hire.

The venue experiences high demand with many dates already booked, particularly for popular spaces. If your preferred date is unavailable, the venue may suggest alternative dates or offer to find you an alternative venue through their network.

More about Barbican Centre

The Barbican Centre was developed in the Brutalist style of architecture. It is a performing arts centre, the largest of its kind in Europe. The Barbican Centre was built after Barbican Estate which is a housing complex situated in an area that was bombed heavily in WWII. The centre holds theatre performances, film screenings, music concerts, and art exhibitions. As well as being a world class arts venue, the Barbican Centre also boasts one it's very own tropical Conservatory, which is one of the most unusual venues in London for weddings.