British Library, Pigott Theatre
96 Euston Rd, London, NW1 2DB -
Up to
255 guestsOffers
cateringInternal Catering
allowed
The British Library is not only the national library of the United Kingdom but also one of the world's greatest academic institutions.
Opened in 1998, the library is now hailed as a great triumph of design and technology as well as one of the greatest repositories of library materials which include over 150 million items, with some material dating from 3000 years ago. The auditorium can accommodate up to 255 delegates, with facilities for simultaneous translation, film, sound and video presentation. This, combined with a full team of onsite technical expertise, ensures world-class delivery. In addition, there are five comfortable and individually designed meeting rooms allowing for 10-60 delegates. All rooms have natural daylight, electronic blackout blinds, climate control and sound proofing.
Further to the Knowledge Centre, the British Library also has an executive Boardroom suite, consisting of the British Library Boardroom, which is ideal for board meetings and presentations as well as private lunches and dinners for up to 32 guests. The additional rooms in this suite can accommodate from 4 to 12 guests making it in an ideal option for smaller meetings and interviews.
In the evening, the library offers receptions and dinners for up to 200 guests. The King's Library Gallery offers a spectacular backdrop with the King's Library Tower, holding over 65,000 volumes or the Terrace Restaurant with its floor to ceiling windows and outdoor, rooftop terrace for summer events.
The state-of-the-art auditorium at the British Library is ideal for conferences, presentations, ceremonies, lectures, launches and screenings. Holding up to 255 guests, the space can accommodate simultaneous translation, sound, film and video presentations, has a flexible stage, air conditioning and an expert on-site audio visual team offering dedicated AV packages.
Capacity & layout
Theatre
up to 255
Pricing
& opening hours
Weekly schedule
monday
7:00 - 23:00
tuesday
7:00 - 23:00
wednesday
7:00 - 23:00
thursday
7:00 - 23:00
friday
7:00 - 23:00
saturday
7:00 - 23:00
sunday
7:00 - 23:00
Price type: Per day
from £4020 per day
from £4020 per day
from £4020 per day
from £4020 per day
from £4020 per day
from £4020 per day
from £4020 per day
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Flipchart
Air conditioning
Lectern
Natural light
Stage
Tea
Whiteboards
Audio & visual
Sound system
Microphone
Projector & screen
Flipchart
WiFi
Other
Cloakroom, catering and AV at an additional cost
Space rules
Cancellation policy
6 months prior full refund, 8 weeks prior = 50% refund
Location
Reviews
Julie Griffith
Cannot believe this was my first visit to this library. Wonderful building with do much going on inside. Apart from using it as a library, there are also exhibitions and other events. Saw Beyond the Bassline which was a comprehensive dive into the last 500 years of black music. Will definitely return for a longer look around.
Terry Banfield
First visit inside and I was impressed with the ease of free entry and finding my way around. Started the visit with an “Origin” coffee which was delicious and tasty pastries. Spent a lot of time perusing the displays, although several seemed to be missing from the cases presumably on loan? Stopped into the shop and there is an excellent selection of gifts and also novels. I could come back here for sure!
Jeremy Hannaford
We went to see the Treasures Gallery and it was pretty amazing seeing a historical copy of the Magna Carta! There is also a variety of texts including music, science, religion, and more! Admittedly when we went there were a few items temporarily removed, many being the Beatles display. But hey, it's free and it's a treasure trove of history! It's worth checking out!
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