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About
The British Library's purpose-built, state-of-the-art Knowledge Centre offers exceptional and flexible facilities for meetings, conferences, lectures, private screenings and much more.
The space benefits from a theatre (255 pax) and a large central foyer for networking and receptions, as well as four smaller stand-alone event spaces.
Evening receptions, dinners and networking events for up to 200 guests can be held in our beautiful King's Library Gallery, showcasing King George III's impressive collection.
The Terrace Restaurant with its stunning outdoor, rooftop terrace is perfect for summer events.
The British Library also has an executive Boardroom suite, offering an impressive, traditional boardroom for board meetings, presentations and dinners. This is alongside smaller rooms to suit meetings for as few as two guests.
Meeting room layouts
Room | Style | Capacity |
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Boardroom | ||
Reception | 32 | |
Boardroom | 32 | |
Dinner Dance | 32 | |
Bronte Room | ||
Theatre | 60 | |
Cabaret | 36 | |
Classroom | 24 | |
Reception | 60 | |
Boardroom | 28 | |
U Shape | 22 | |
Bronte Room A | ||
Theatre | 30 | |
Cabaret | 18 | |
Classroom | 18 | |
Reception | 30 | |
Boardroom | 14 | |
U Shape | 12 | |
Bronte Room B | ||
Theatre | 20 | |
Cabaret | 15 | |
Classroom | 12 | |
Reception | 25 | |
Boardroom | 14 | |
U Shape | 10 | |
Chaucer Room | ||
Theatre | 50 | |
Cabaret | 30 | |
Classroom | 20 | |
Reception | 50 | |
Boardroom | 20 | |
U Shape | 20 | |
Dickens Room | ||
Theatre | 25 | |
Cabaret | 18 | |
Classroom | 16 | |
Reception | 25 | |
Boardroom | 16 | |
U Shape | 10 | |
Eliot Room | ||
Theatre | 60 | |
Cabaret | 36 | |
Classroom | 24 | |
Reception | 60 | |
Boardroom | 24 | |
U Shape | 20 | |
Foyer | ||
Reception | 255 | |
King's Library Gallery | ||
Banqueting | 80 | |
Reception | 150 | |
Dinner Dance | 80 | |
Terrace Restaurant & Outdoor Terrace | ||
Banqueting | 120 | |
Reception | 200 | |
Dinner Dance | 200 | |
Burney Room | ||
Boardroom | 8 | |
Cotton Room | ||
Boardroom | 12 | |
Harley Room | ||
Boardroom | 12 | |
Sloane Room | ||
Boardroom | 4 | |
Knowledge Centre Theatre | ||
Theatre | 255 |
Facilities & Accessibility
- Access Inside Building Facilities
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Some routes suitable for limited mobility users
Accessible lift
All routes suitable for pushchairs or prams
All routes suitable for wheelchair users
Effective lighting throughout for visually impaired users
Lift buttons with raised numbers or letters
Lift with spoken announcements on arrival at each floor
Ramps with handrail within building
Ramps within building
Seating for limited mobility users along routes
Some routes suitable for wheelchair users
Steps with handrail within building
Steps within building
Wheelchair spaces available in auditorium
- Access into the Building
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Assisted wheelchair access
Automatic doors
Full, non-assisted wheelchair access
Ramps with handrails to entrance
Steps with handrails to entrance
Temporary ramps available
- Accessible Bathroom Facilities
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Some toilets with handrails
Designated wheelchair accessible public toilet
- Accessible Communication Facilities
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Films or information touch screens have visual/audible subtitles
Audible alarm system
Clear signage (colour contrast, large letters or pictograms)
Hearing loop system
Information available in audio format
Information available in braille
Information available in large print
Menus available in large print
Sign language used
Visual alarm system
- Accessible Venue Facilities
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Assistance dogs welcome
Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities
Special dietary requirements catered for
Staff disability awareness trained
Level access, ramp or lift to the bar
Level access, ramp or lift to dining area
Level access, ramp or lift to restaurant or cafe
Level access, ramp or lift to the shop
- Additional Accessible Facilities
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Accessible baby changing rooms
Level access, ramp or lift to information point
Level access, ramp or lift to ticket issuing point
Level access, ramp or lift from entrance to reception
Low payment counters
Low reception or information counters
- Attraction Facilities
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Gift shop
Patron toilets
- Booking Facilities
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Coach parties accepted
Group bookings accepted
- Catering Facilities
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Bar
Cafe
Halal options on menu
Kosher options on menu
Nut-free option on menu
Outdoor dining / Beer garden
Restaurant
Set price menu
Vegetarian options on menu
- Event Facilities
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Breakout Rooms
Business centre
Conference rooms / Meeting rooms
In house AV available
Raked or tiered seating offered
Trade vehicle access
Venue allows outside catering
- General Facilities
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Escalators
Free WiFi
Guest lounge
Lifts
Lockers
Secure cycle storage
- Payment Facilities
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Free entry
Venue details and map
British Library
- Address
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96 Euston Road
LondonUKNW1 2DB
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)20 7412 7041
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.britishlibraryvenuehire.co.uk/