British Library Conferences & Events

Facilities & Accessibility

Access Inside Building Facilities

Accessible lift

All routes suitable for limited mobility users

All routes suitable for wheelchair 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

Steps with handrail within building

Steps within building

Access into the Building

Automatic doors

Flat routes from parking area to entrance

Full, non-assisted wheelchair access

Ramps from parking area to entrance

Ramps with handrails to entrance

Accessible Communication Facilities

Audible alarm system

Clear signage (colour contrast, large letters or pictograms)

Hearing loop system

Accessible Parking Facilities

Drop-off point for guests available outside main entrance

Public car park available within two hundred metres of main entrance

Accessible Venue Facilities

Assistance dogs welcome

Emergency evacuation procedures for guests with disabilities

Level access, ramp or lift to dining area

Level access, ramp or lift to restaurant or cafe

Level access, ramp or lift to the bar

Special dietary requirements catered for

Staff available to assist

Staff disability awareness trained

Additional Accessible Facilities

Accessible baby changing rooms

Level access, ramp or lift from entrance to reception

Level access, ramp or lift to information point

Low payment counters

Low reception or information counters

Attraction Facilities

Gift shop

Booking Facilities

Coach parties accepted

Group bookings accepted

Catering Facilities

Bar

Breakfast included

Cafe

Event catering

Food shop

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

Breakout Rooms

Business centre

Conference rooms / Meeting rooms

In house AV available

Offers charity rates

Raked or tiered seating offered

Trade vehicle access

General Facilities

Escalators

Lifts

Payment Facilities

Group rates available