British Library, Theatre
96 Euston Rd, London, NW1 2DB -
Up to
255 standingOffers
cateringInternal 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.
The state-of-the-art auditorium at the British Library is ideal for conferences, presentations, ceremonies, lectures, launches and screenings. Holding up to 255 guests, the space can accommodate simultaneous translation, sound, film and video presentations, has a flexible stage, air conditioning and an expert on-site audio visual team offering dedicated AV packages.
Capacity & layout
Theatre
up to 255
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Tea
Stage
Flipchart
Cloakroom
Air conditioning
Whiteboards
Telephone
Disabled access
Lectern
Print/Scan/Copy
Space rules
Cancellation policy
6 months prior full refund, 8 weeks prior = 50% refund
Location
Reviews
Matty B
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
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
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
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
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.
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