When
Sunday 28th September 2025
Guest Arrival: From1pm
Ceremony: 2pm Reception to follow….
Arrivals start from 1pm, with everyone to be seated by 1:45pm. Make your way to the Silk Street entrance where staff will kindly direct you towards the Conservatory. You’ll be greeted with drinks on arrival.
While we are very happy for you to document the day in your own way, we’d politely ask that there be no photos and phones use during the ceremony. Please be aware our photographer Lyndsey will be taking still images all day. There will not be any videography.
Where
Barbican Conservatory
The Barbican Centre
Silk Street, City of London, EC2Y 8DS
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
The Barbican is within walking distance of a number of London Bus and Underground stations:
Barbican: 4 min walk; Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Circle lines
Moorgate: 7 min walk; Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Circle, Northern lines, Elizabeth Line (use the Moorgate exit for Liverpool St stop)
Farringdon: 8 min walk; Elizabeth line
St Paul's: 11 min walk; Central line
Bus Route 153 runs directly past the Barbican along Chiswell Street. Alight at 'Silk Street'.
The Barbican is also close to Bus Route 4 and 56 which serve Barbican tube station.
Plan your journey and find up to date travel information on the TfL website.
OTHER MODES
The Barbican is clearly sign-posted and has car parking on Beech Street and Silk Street.
You can walk to the Barbican within 30 minutes from all over central London, giving you the chance to explore the city on on your way.
Plan your route with our walking map from nearby tube stations and public transport.
How
In Style!
Dress Code & Other Bits…
Dress code is semi-formal. The Conservatory is weather proof and temperature in the main glasshouse of the Conservatory is kept to a minimum of 11C- so those coming from warmer climates may need to bring an appropriate coat.
For those invited children, there will be a ‘time out’ area away from the main celebrations for those whom their excitement peaked too soon or need a break from the cordial. We ask that you help us by supervising your children and considering the comfort of other guests, especially during important times like the ceremony and speeches. On a more serious note - the Barbican staff would like us to remind you the Conservatory is not a playground and while we encourage supervised exploration, stairs and unfenced water features could pose a serious risk of injury if your child is left unattended.
If you have any specific dietary requirements please let Philip or Shea know when you RSVP. These can be easily catered for if we know in advance. Extra protein options aren’t available.
Presents, while always lovely, are not necessary. For those who are insistent, we are always happy for you to consider something like this.