Barbican - Art & Architecture Walk

Walks, England, Greater London, City of London

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  • Start your Womble at Barbican Station head up the steps and turn left onto Aldersgate Street.

    Step 1: Start your Womble at Barbican Station head up the steps and turn left onto Aldersgate Street.

  • Turn into Carthusian Street, there’s a lovely pub here pop inside if you fancy starting with a drink.

    Step 2: Turn into Carthusian Street, there’s a lovely pub here pop inside if you fancy starting with a drink.

  • Head into Charterhouse Square …

    Step 3: Head into Charterhouse Square …

  • Here we have Florin Court a Grade 2 Listed apartment block that you may recognise as the fictional residence of Hercule Poirot,

    Step 4: Here we have Florin Court a Grade 2 Listed apartment block that you may recognise as the fictional residence of Hercule Poirot,

  • Head into the Park. There’s a beautiful Pagoda here that looks great in all seasons.

    Step 5: Head into the Park. There’s a beautiful Pagoda here that looks great in all seasons.

  • Step 6: Take a stroll through the park, can you spot any snakes on the benches?

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