Visiting the British Library at St Pancras

The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and one of the world's greatest libraries. Our magnificent headquarters at St Pancras, London NW1, is a vibrant public space open seven days a week.

Bag searches

In March this year the British Library introduced compulsory bag searches at the main St Pancras entrance to St Pancras for all visitors entering the building. A search only takes a few seconds and helps to ensure your security.

Things to see and do

To consult books in the Reading Rooms you must have a Reader's Pass. But even if you don't have a pass, there are many reasons to visit the library:

• Everyone is welcome at our exhibition galleries, bookshop, restaurant and café;
• There is a lively events programme, some of them free;
• The building contains many works of art by artists such as Antony Gormley, Bill Woodrow and Eduardo Paolozzi.

Opening times

The Library also has major sites at Colindale in North London (British Library Newspapers) and Boston Spa in Yorkshire.

	What's on		Bookshop
	Access guide for visitors		Access for disabled visitors
	Organised tours/open days		Box office
	Food and drink		WiFi access

Contact us

T +44 (0)20 7412 7332

E visitor-services@bl.uk

Our address is

The British Library 96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB

How to find us at St Pancras

Reading rooms