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Big city views, Barbican and Camden
Big city views from The Garden at 120, brutalist architecture at the Barbican Centre, and alternative London in Camden.
Back to business
The Garden at 120 only opens at 10am, so before heading up, we mingled with the suits on their way to work. If you're into photography, the central business district acts as a great playground for some cool photo opportunities during the morning rush.
The Garden at 120
London has the reputation of being an expensive city, and while that's true in terms of food and drinks, there's actually a surprising amount of free activities to choose from, including The Garden at 120. If you're lucky to experience a clear day in the city, the huge rooftop is the ideal vantage point for 360-degree views over the city. Search for the Tower Bridge, the Shard and the Gherkin.
Barbican Centre
The Barbican Centre marked our final stop in the city center. Next to its function as a performing arts centre, the building is also well-known for being an exemplary illustration of brutalist architecture. It also houses a huge hidden conservatory that will truly make you doubt if you are still in London.
Camden Town
Closing off a busy five days, we took the metro up North to explore the graffiti-clad alleys and quirky shops of Camden Town. And after a quick bite from one of the many food stalls, we returned to the Regent's Canal to complete another small section of the path up until Gasholder Park. There we took the metro back to Hackney, picked up our bags at the hotel and got ready for our Eurostar journey home. See you next time, London! Follow me on instagram @revelintravel for more travel updates, or send me a DM if you have any questions about our London trip!
