Public tours
Guided tours of the public areas of the building (not including
the Reading Rooms) take place on:
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 15.00
- Saturday at 10.30 and 15.00
Tours that include one of the Library’s Reading Rooms take
place on:
- Sunday & English public holidays at 11.30 and 15.00
They cost £8.00 per person (£6.50 concessions).
Book
Bookings may be made up to two weeks in advance and are limited
to nine tickets per transaction.
New tour – Behind the scenes tours of the conservation
studios in the British Library Centre for Conservation now available.
Book
The British Library welcomes visitors with disabilities. Disabled
visitors wishing to join a tour of the building should contact Visitor
Services in advance.
Tel: +44(0)1937 546546
Email: visits-tours@bl.uk
Group tours
Group tours, which can be arranged for a minimum of 10 and a maximum
30 people, are available on:
- Tuesday and Thursday at 10.30 and 14.30
Alternative days may be arranged. For further information on current
prices and how to book
Tel: +44 (0)20 7412 7639
Email: visits-tours@bl.uk
Colindale
Open days, group tours, and special visiting speakers are arranged
at our Colindale
site.
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