Name: British Library
Rating: 5.0

British Library

British Library, 96 Euston Rd., London NW1 2DB, UK

1-99 Years

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The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the largest libraries in the world. Our shelves hold over 170 million items – a living collection that gets bigger every day. Access our collections (with a Reader pass) or visit our building and exhibitions.

We have many books, but we also have so much more - newspapers, sound recordings, patents, prints and drawings, maps and manuscripts. The Library is also home to some of the world’s most exciting, beautiful and significant books, maps and manuscripts. From the Magna Carta and Shakespeare to Florence Nightingale and Gandhi.

Free to use and open to everyone. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Free
Host birthday parties: No

Features

Our Collection: Our shelves hold over 170 million items – a living collection that gets bigger every day. We have millions of books, but also newspapers, maps, sound recordings, photographs, patents and stamps.
Family: Join us for family fun! From creative family festivals to artist-led workshops, regular sessions for under-5s, drop-in activities and relaxed openings. There's so much for your family or community group to enjoy together for 0–11 year olds.
Family Activities: Join us for family fun from creative family festivals to artist-led workshops, regular under 5s sessions and relaxed openings, there's so much for your family or community group to enjoy together.
Family Station: The Family Station, located on the Upper Ground Floor, includes creative resources full of ideas to explore, make and play in the Library.
Our Stories: Uncover the wonders of our collections through our blogs, articles, and news. Explore stories about the items in our collections, the people who created them, and the histories that lie behind them.

Facilities

Parking: Parking bays for Blue Badge holders can be found on Ossulston Street. Our Ossulston Street entrance is fully ramped and is approximately 100 metres from the main entrance. There are also public metered bays in this area.
Food & Drinks: You'll find delicious hot and cold food and drinks at the cafés and restaurant at our London site to keep you going during your visit.
Toilets: Accessible toilets can be found on all floors. The nearest Changing Places toilet is at King's Cross station.
Lockers: Visitors to our Reading Rooms are required to leave coats and bags in the cloakroom or in a locker.
WiFi: Free Wi-Fi is available. No username or password is required but you will need to agree to the terms and conditions to access it.

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Price: Free

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Building:

Monday – Thursday: 09.30 – 20.00
Friday: 09.30 – 18.00
Saturday: 09.30 – 17.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

Reading Rooms:

Monday: 10.00 – 20.00
Tuesday – Thursday: 09.30 – 20.00
Friday – Saturday: 09.30 – 17.00

Address: British Library, 96 Euston Rd., London NW1 2DB, UK

Post Code: NW1 2DB

Council: Camden

County: Greater London

Location: British Library, 96 Euston Rd., London NW1 2DB.
Parking: Parking bays for Blue Badge holders can be found on Ossulston Street. Our Ossulston Street entrance is fully ramped and is approximately 100 metres from the main entrance. There are also public metered bays in this area.