British Library
96 Euston Rd, London, NW1 2DB -
Up to
255 guests
Internal Catering
allowed
The British Library is not only the national library of the United Kingdom but also one of the world's greatest academic institutions.
Opened in 1998, the library is now hailed as a great triumph of design and technology as well as one of the greatest repositories of library materials which include over 150 million items, with some material dating from 3000 years ago. The auditorium can accommodate up to 255 delegates, with facilities for simultaneous translation, film, sound and video presentation. This, combined with a full team of onsite technical expertise, ensures world-class delivery. In addition, there are five comfortable and individually designed meeting rooms allowing for 10-60 delegates. All rooms have natural daylight, electronic blackout blinds, climate control and sound proofing.
Further to the Knowledge Centre, the British Library also has an executive Boardroom suite, consisting of the British Library Boardroom, which is ideal for board meetings and presentations as well as private lunches and dinners for up to 32 guests. The additional rooms in this suite can accommodate from 4 to 12 guests making it in an ideal option for smaller meetings and interviews.
In the evening, the library offers receptions and dinners for up to 200 guests. The King's Library Gallery offers a spectacular backdrop with the King's Library Tower, holding over 65,000 volumes or the Terrace Restaurant with its floor to ceiling windows and outdoor, rooftop terrace for summer events.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 68
Dining
up to 120
Theatre
up to 255
Boardroom
up to 32
Cabaret
up to 36
Classroom
up to 24
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Flipchart
Air conditioning
Lectern
Natural light
Stage
Tea
Whiteboards
Table / chairs included
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
Projector & screen
Flipchart
WiFi
TV screen
Other
Cloakroom, catering and AV at an additional cost
Space rules
Cancellation policy
6 months prior full refund, 8 weeks prior = 50% refund
Location
Reviews
Noise Maker
April 2024A very visitor-friendly library, where even without a library card, visitors can explore and study inside. The library offers comprehensive features catering to various needs such as studying, shopping, and community gatherings for discussions. There are specific areas for small business training and mutual assistance, offering industry studies, skill swaps, and showcasing products from successful enterprises. Additionally, the library boasts an impressive book wall and a meaningful stamp exhibition area. Worth to go!
Winnie ThePooh
July 2024This is more than a library. It’s a library plus so much more. The rare books, sacred text exhibit holds a rare and amazing collection. There are wonderful spaces to study and work. A cafe with a small and tempting menu. Two gift shops with the most gifts. If I have more time, I would want to hang out here
Erich Rau
July 2024Only reviewing the exhibitions experience as that's why we visited. The Treasures gallery is jaw dropping. Whether you're looking for something in particular or just wandering around, you'll find books, poems, art prints, etc. that are incredibly historic, inspiring, and beautiful. Mozart compositions around the corner from Da Vinci note books, ancient Chinese poetry across from a Guttenberg Bible. Michelangelo love poetry, a 2000 year old Egyptian homework book, Javanese calendar art, you could spend hours in just one room. I will knock down a star here because they've done very little for children to enjoy. The material here presents a huge opportunity for interactive displays that kids would love (the Burrell Collection in Glasgow is a good example) but there's very little to keep their attention. Considering the value of instilling a love for books and reading in kids, this seems like a big miss. Our kids actually really liked the Philatelic collection. It was fun for them to search for countries they know about and slide out the displays to see the stamps. Another place where you could spend hours if you're interested in that kind of thing. The gift shop is top tier. I ended up adding about 20-30 books from their selection to my wish list. They also have a great selection of simple souvenirs for very reasonable prices. The leather bookmark I got for £2.50 is my new favourite and the kids found some fun wee notebooks as well. I will agree with other reviewers that the front of house could be friendlier and more helpful. Frowns all around when we entered and that seems to be pretty regular.
