Pigott Theatre at Knowledge Centre, British Library
Get an instant quote to unlock offer Exclusive offer available at this venue
Up to 200standing
Up to 255seated
King's Cross St Pancrasnearest station
Lecture Seriesbest for
About this space
A 255-seat raked auditorium with a stage and state-of-the-art AV and presentation facilities, inside the British Library's purpose-built Knowledge Centre with its own private entrance off the Piazza. Hire it for lectures, keynote sessions, screenings, presentations and product launches, with the adjoining foyer taking 200 for receptions and networking. The on-site AV team runs the day, and the Chaucer, Bronte, Eliot and Dickens rooms can be added as breakouts.
King's Cross
Features
Wifi
Raked seating
Stage
State-of-the-art AV and presentation facilities
On-site AV team
Adjoining foyer for receptions
Private entrance off the Piazza
Wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair spaces in auditorium
Hearing loop
Free WiFi
Breakout rooms available
Food & Drink
Professional Kitchen
Recommended Caterering List Available
Recommended Caterers Only
Space
Parking Spaces
Disabled Access
Licenses
Licensed Until 11am
Capacities
255 Theatre
200 Reception
Guide prices
Indicative pricing based on standard rates. Request an instant quote for your exact brief.
Events
See Events profile →
Venue Hire Per Day
Mondays to Fridays, 08:00 - 18:00Mons to Fris, 08:00 - 18:00
£5,000 / Venue FeeVenue Hire Per Morning
Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 - 13:00Mons to Fris, 09:00 - 13:00
£3,000 / Venue FeeVenue Hire Per Evening
Mondays to Fridays, 18:00 - 23:00Mons to Fris, 18:00 - 23:00
£3,000 / Venue FeeVenue Hire Per Day
Saturdays and Sundays, 08:00 - 18:00Sats and Suns, 08:00 - 18:00
£8,500 / Venue FeeAbout this venue
Purpose-built conference centre inside the British Library, with its own private entrance off the Piazza. Comprises the 255-seat Pigott Theatre with state-of-the-art AV, a networking foyer with bar, and five light, soundproofed meeting rooms with blackout blinds and 4K screens. Ideal for conferences, multi-day events, presentations, screenings, product launches and receptions - hired room by room or exclusively as a whole.
NEW · Instant quotes and availability in seconds.
or
BEST PRICEFAST RESPONSE4.8 GOOGLE
Get an instant quote to unlock offer Exclusive offer available at this venue
Concierge
Don't have time to search? We'll find it for you.
For business events that need human judgement, talk to our team. Free for events of 100+ people, budgets over £10k or ongoing programmes.
HIRE SPACE 360
Explore Hire Space 360 → One supplier. Every venue. Full visibility on what you spend.
Multiple venues and events. One agreement.
Other spaces at Knowledge Centre, British Library
DEEP RESEARCH
Other platforms search their database. We search everything.
Tell us what you need. Our deep research finds any venue, whether it's in our marketplace or not. No one else does this.
Similar Spaces to Pigott Theatre at Knowledge Centre, British Library
Explore more venues in London
By area
Venues in Central London 4,519 venues
Venues in Lambeth 4,175 venues
Venues in West Hampstead 2,911 venues
Venues in Tower Hamlets 2,061 venues
Venues in City Of London 1,244 venues
Venues in Marylebone 961 venues
Venues in North East London 787 venues
Venues in South London 784 venues
Venues in Oxford Street 784 venues
Venues in East London 766 venues
Venues in Mayfair 696 venues
Venues in Newham 689 venues
By event type
Unusual Conference Venues 5,111 venues in London
Creative Workshop Venues 5,096 venues in London
Reception Venues 3,332 venues in London
Outdoor Birthday Party Venues 3,143 venues in London
New Venues 3,134 venues in London
Function Rooms 3,122 venues in London
Outdoor Venues 3,117 venues in London
Charity Ball Venues 3,116 venues in London
Large Venues 3,100 venues in London
Theatres 3,100 venues in London
Venues with No Corkage 3,092 venues in London
Private Events 3,090 venues in London
Popular searches
Beer Gardens for 50 people in LondonPiano Bars for 50 people in LondonPubs for 50 people in LondonLarge Party Venues for 50 people in LondonNightclub Venues for 50 people in LondonOutdoor Terraces for 50 people in LondonParty Ballrooms for 50 people in LondonParty Halls for 50 people in LondonParty Rooms for 50 people in LondonQuirky Party Venues for 50 people in LondonSmall Party Venues for 50 people in LondonOutdoor Party Venues for 50 people in LondonBlank Canvas Venues for 50 people in LondonPerformance Spaces for 50 people in LondonPodcast Studios for 50 people in LondonParty Venues for 50 people in London
NEW · Instant quotes and availability in seconds.































