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British Library, Kings Library Gallery

Location pin

96 Euston Rd, London, NW1 2DB - 

  • Users

    Up to
    80 standing

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    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.

An awe-inspiring space adding a little wow-factor to dinners, receptions and key events. The Kings Library provides the perfect backdrop for events within the library. Hosting up to 80 people for dinner and 150 for a reception. The gallery is available in the evenings.

Capacity & layout

Dining

Dining

up to 80

Catering & drinks

Catering arrangements

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Tea

Tea

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Disabled access

Disabled access

Audio & visual

Other

AV Packages Available.

Space rules

Cancellation policy

6 months prior full refund, 8 weeks prior = 50% refund

Location

Reviews

  • Matty B

    January 2024

    Filled to the brim with literary artifacts from around the world, and guarded by Isaac Newton, the British Library was a great place to visit when the British Museum was full. There’s no tickets needed to get in here and there’s a smaller museum exhibit here.

  • Madan Gopal Madabhushi

    January 2024

    One of the oldest public libraries in the world, this is a place of learning and knowledge. Located in a sprawling campus, aesthetic ambience, this place can truly be called as people's university. Thanks to the permission of the receptionist we could visit a special exhibition that's going on in the library.

  • Tom Ford

    November 2023

    Cool place to go to see all things book related. Some displays of some really old books and cool area where you can see all these books going up high. Cafes to get food n drink. Seemed to be a lot of people studying and meeting up - was busier than I expected it to be on a weekday. Good to try and plan what to see if you haven’t got lots of time to spare. Exhibition of old books etc can be found on Upper ground floor on the far left as you enter the premises.

  • Nazma Patel

    January 2024

    This library is really big, you can visit for free and walk around, however to actually sit in the library and read books you do need to become a member. This library has a lot of history. The member ship is £80 a year and with the membership you can see exhibitions unlimited time all for free. There is a-lot of sitting place, so you can just sit and relax, reading your own book or you can do work. (Laptop, book) There is a cafe on ground floor and a little restaurant. Overall this place is really nice, I do wish that they did have a little children reading area.

  • Sadek Miah

    November 2023

    The British Library isn't what it once used to be. Many sections have been closed off to the public and though there is an exhibition on the ground floor exploring the likes of religion, artists, architecture, Shakespeare, modern day writing all in literature form, it's a shame that not all of it is accessible in depth. It's a good thing entry is free to the public as charging for entry would feel like one big con. If you're a bookworm then this is the place to be but if you're passing through, the visit will be very fleeting, so just a head's up.