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British Library, Pigott Theatre

Location pin

96 Euston Rd, London, NW1 2DB - 

  • Users

    Up to
    255 guests

  • Table with chairs

    Offers
    catering

  • Delivery truck

    Internal 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

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

Catering arrangements

Refreshments

Refreshments

Alcohol

Alcohol

Amenities

Cloakroom

Cloakroom

Disabled access

Disabled access

Flipchart

Flipchart

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

Lectern

Lectern

Natural light

Natural light

Stage

Stage

Tea

Tea

Whiteboards

Whiteboards

Audio & visual

Sound system

Sound system

Microphone

Microphone

Projector & screen

Projector & screen

Flipchart

Flipchart

WiFi

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

    July 2024

    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

    September 2024

    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

    September 2024

    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!