DevWeek at the Barbican Conference Centre

www.barbican.org.uk/visitor-information

DevWeek 2009 takes place at the Barbican Conference Centre in central London. This is a modern, air-conditioned venue, with comfortable, well-equipped rooms and high-quality catering.

The Barbican is located in the heart of the city of London, and is accessible by rail, underground and road.

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Public transport

Transport for London’s Journey Planner provides up-to-the-minute travel options on how to reach the Barbican quickly and efficiently:

Underground The nearest Underground station is Barbican, on the Circle, Metropolitan, and Hammersmith & City lines.To reach the Barbican, exit the station and cross Aldersgate Street in front of you. Walk through the road tunnel (Beech Street) before taking the first turning right into Silk Street. The Barbican is straight ahead of you. Alternatively, exit the station using the stairs to the first floor, crossing the road using the footbridge before following the signs to the Barbican. Other Underground stations nearby are Moorgate, St Paul’s, Bank, Liverpool Street and Mansion House.

Train The nearest rail stations are Liverpool Street, Farringdon and Blackfriars. City Thameslink services serve Barbican, Moorgate and Cannon Street.

Bus Bus Route 153 stops outside the Barbican in Silk Street. Starting from outside Liverpool Street Station, it runs daily to the Barbican, Angel and Finsbury Park. Other services running near the Barbican are: 8, 11, 23, 26, 35, 42, 43, 47, 48, 55, 56, 76,78, 100, 133, 141, 149, 172, 214, 242, 243, 271, 344 (7 days a week); 4, (Mon–Sat); 21, 25, 521 (Mon–Fri).

Car The Barbican is clearly sign-posted and has four car parks. Two are off Beech Street (westbound access only) and two are off Silk Street near the main entrance. Please allow plenty of time for your journey. All car parks have a height restriction of 6'1". If the Barbican car parks are full, alternative parking is available in Aldersgate Street.

Bicycle The Barbican has a number of cycle racks available for its patrons. Eight are located at the entrance to Car Park 5 and five at the exit to Car Park 3. Cycle helmets and other equipment can be left in any of the Barbican’s free cloakrooms.

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