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British Library

Home to some of the greatest works in history, the nation’s Library is a unique venue for your next event.

Host your next event in the architecturally inspiring British Library. ​

We offer spaces for events of all kinds, from corporate meetings to evening dinners and drinks receptions, for up to 255 people. Located in central London (right by King’s Cross St Pancras and Euston station) we are ideally situated for guests from across the UK and Europe. Our welcoming team will be happy to accommodate your needs and requirements, from delicious catering options to AV and technology. ​

Hire our Knowledge Centre for meetings and conferences. The building includes Pigott Theatre, a large space with exceptional AV capabilities, a spacious foyer for informal breakouts and networking, and several meeting rooms. ​

Our Boardroom Suite is an elegant option for formal dinners and meetings. This space boasts a private lift and is adorned with original artworks. It is adjoined by a further 4 meeting rooms and a foyer space for mingling. ​

For evening events, transform one of the stunning spaces in our Grade I listed building. Create an awe-inspiring atmosphere with the backdrop of the King’s Library, or an exciting environment in our versatile Upper Ground Floor area, open to the full height of the Library’s five floors. Or choose the Terrace and enjoy a modern space with overlooking views of St Pancras. ​
 

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Events and Capacities

Dinner
10 - 150
Dinner Dance
N/A
Exhibition space (m2)
N/A
Lunch
5 - 255
Marquee
N/A
Meeting / Conference
1 - 255
Outside space
20 - 200
Reception
20 - 350
Wedding Licence
N/A
Wedding Reception
N/A

Events Spaces

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Pigott Theatre

Auditorium 80 - 225
Theatre 80 - 225
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Bronte (A&B)

Boardroom 5 - 24
Cabaret 5 - 36
Classroom 5 - 20
Dining long tables 10 - 24
Dining round tables 10 - 36
Standing 20 - 60
Theatre 5 - 62
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Bronte A

Boardroom 5 - 12
Cabaret 5 - 18
Classroom 5 - 18
Standing 20 - 30
Theatre 5 - 30
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Bronte B

Boardroom 5 - 12
Cabaret 5 - 12
Classroom 5 - 12
Standing 20 - 25
Theatre 5 - 20
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Eliot

Boardroom 5 - 20
Cabaret 5 - 24
Classroom 5 - 24
Dining long tables 10 - 20
Dining round tables 10 - 36
Standing 20 - 68
Theatre 5 - 60
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Terrace Restaurant

Dining round tables 10 - 120
Standing 50 - 200
Theatre 5 - 80
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Outside Terrace

Standing 50 - 200
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King's Library Gallery

Dining long tables 10 - 45
Dining round tables 10 - 80
Standing 50 - 150
Theatre 80 - 80
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Upper Gallery

Dining round tables 10 - 150
Standing 50 - 350
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Boardroom

Boardroom 10 - 32
Dining long tables 10 - 32
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Cotton

Boardroom 2 - 12
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Harley

Boardroom 2 - 12
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Sloane

Boardroom 1 - 4
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Burney

Boardroom 2 - 8

Room Capacities

Auditorium 80 - 255
Boardroom 2 - 32
Cabaret 6 - 36
Classroom N/A
Dining long tables 12 - 45
Dining round tables 12 - 150
Standing 20 - 350
Theatre 10 - 255
U-shaped N/A

How to find us

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British Library

96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

https://www.bl.uk/more/commercial-venue-hire/

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