Head Gardener at the Barbican Conservatory, Marta Lowcewicz, shares the history of this unique space and recommends a variety of easy to care for plants for your home. When it comes to the hardiest plant out there, there's only one choice for Marta - an aspidistra. | Good Housekeeping

Save these 21 free things to do in London. 1. Barbican Conservatory 🎟️ Book a free ticket in advance via @barbicancentre 👶 All ages 📍EC2Y 8DS 2. Gods Own Junkyard 🎟️ No need to book 👶 All ages 📍E17 9HQ 3. Sky Garden 🎟️ Book in advance via @sg_skygarden 👶 All ages 📍EC3M 8AF 4. Leake Street Arches @leakestreetarches 🎟️ Just turn up 👶 All ages 📍SE1 7NN 5. Rainbow tunnel 🎟️ Just turn up 👶 All ages 📍N1C 4AG ⏰ 7am to 8pm 6. Tumbling telephone boxes 🎟️ Just turn up 👶 All ages 📍KT1 1QP

Explore the hidden tropical oasis that is the Barbican Conservatory!🌴🌺 A giant botanical garden in the heart of the City that houses everything from palm trees to banana plants, and is the perfect peaceful nature retreat. � The conservatory at the Barbican Centre is one of the biggest greenhouses in London and admission to explore this enchanting leafy sanctuary is free🌿�� When are you planning your next visit?� #LetsDoLondon #VisitLondon [🎥 Luca Peterson] | Visit London

Mask, music and movement combine to tell the story of a forgotten class of Irish emigrants... | Barbican Centre