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Barbican
Moorgate
Like a beacon of creativity, the Barbican is renowned for its roster of events, exhibitions and performances. There are plenty of quiet corners perfect for reading here, but our favourite is the Conservatory, in which you can read surrounded by over 2,000 species of tropical plants.