British Library

Overview

The British Library building is home to the UK's national library and to unique exhibition galleries. On display are some of the world's most famous written and printed items including: Magna Carta (1215), Shakespeare's First Folio (1623) and Codex Sinaiticus (c.350) and displays on calligraphy, bookbinding, printing, stamps and sound recording.

Turning the Pages allows you to turn the pages of a book or unroll a scroll simply by touching the screen.

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Practical Information

Events at British Library

Propaganda: Power and Persuasion at The British Library

Africa Writes Festival at The British Library

British Library Exhibition Galleries at The British Library

British Library Tour at The British Library

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Prices

The Library holds two major exhibitions a year which require an entrance charge.

See www.bl.uk/whatson for prices.

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Venue Details & Map

British Library

Address

96 Euston Road

London

NW1 2DB

Telephone:

+44 (0)20 7412 7332

Email:

visitor-services@bl.uk

Website:

http://www.bl.uk

Public transport:

Euston or King's Cross St. Pancras

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Accessible Bathroom Facilities

Designated wheelchair accessible public toilet

Some toilets with handrails

Accessible Venue Facilities

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

Accessible Communication Facilities

Audible alarm system

Clear signage (colour contrast, large letters or pictograms)

Films or information touch screens have visual/audible subtitles

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

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Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities

Special dietary requirements catered for

Staff disability awareness trained

Access into the Building

Assisted wheelchair access

Automatic doors

Flat routes from parking area to entrance

Full, non-assisted wheelchair access

Ramps from parking area to entrance

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Steps from parking area to entrance

Steps with handrails to entrance

Temporary ramps available

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Level access, ramp or lift from entrance to reception

Level access, ramp or lift to information point

Level access, ramp or lift to ticket issuing point

Low payment counters

Low reception or information counters

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Accessible lift

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 limited mobility users

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Steps with handrail within building

Steps within building

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Gift shop

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Patron toilets

Booking Facilities

Coach parties accepted

Group bookings accepted

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Halal options on menu

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In house AV available

Breakout Rooms

Business centre

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Event facilities

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ATM

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Internet access

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Wi-Fi access

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