Simon Armitage Poetry Reading
Join Poet Laureate Simon Armitage for an intimate reading of selected works to celebrate his receipt of the Freedom of the City Award, the first ever to be conducted in our iconic conservatory.
The Freedom of the City of London is given to people who have made a significant impact in their field, whether it be business, sport, diplomacy, technology or the arts. It is one of the world's oldest surviving traditional ceremonies and is believed to have been first presented in 1237.
Simon Armitage is the current national Poet Laureate (2019-2029). He is the Professor of Poetry at the University of Leeds and has received numerous awards including the Sunday Times Young Author of the Year Award and the Forward Prize.
Running time: 30 minutes
Image by Paul Stuart Photography.
Ticket prices
Conservatory Well
Location
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 the Conservatory.
Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS
Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.
We’ve plenty of places for you to relax and replenish, from coffee and cake to wood-fired pizzas and full pre-theatre menus
Access
The Conservatory is on the gallery floor (level 3), reached via the main lifts. Access Automatic glass doors (120cm wide) lead outside from the gallery floor and continue down a ramp (1:12). The Conservatory is on your right, entered through double doors (135cm wide). The Sculpture Court is on your left, up three steps or via a ramp.
Mobility
Limited access for wheelchair users and people with restricted mobility due to steps in some areas.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
For more access information, please visit our Accessibility section.
