The Theatre is perfect for large gatherings such as presentations, conferences, award ceremonies, graduations, screenings and product launches. The space is air conditioned and has a flexible stage layout. Included with our Theatre is the Foyer which is the perfect setting for exhibitions, showcases and receptions. 

The Theatre is perfect for large gatherings such as presentations, conferences, award ceremonies, graduations, screenings and product launches. The space is air conditioned and has a flexible stage layout. Included with our Theatre is the Foyer which is the perfect setting for exhibitions, showcases and receptions.

The British Library is the national library of the UK and houses over 150 million items.
Conveniently located between Euston and Kings Cross St Pancras, the British Library offers unique and flexible event spaces for meetings, conferences, lectures, dinners, receptions and more.

The Auditorium | British Library Conference Centre

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The British Library is the national library of the UK and houses over 150 million items. 

Conveniently located between Euston and Kings Cross St Pancras, the British Library offers unique and flexible event spaces for meetings, conferences, lectures, dinners, receptions and more. 



The British Library is the national library of the UK and houses over 150 million items. 

Conveniently located between Euston and Kings Cross St Pancras, the British Library offers unique and flexible event spaces for meetings,

The Theatre is perfect for large gatherings such as presentations, conferences, award ceremonies, graduations, screenings and product launches. The space is air conditioned and has a flexible stage layout. Included with our Theatre is the

The ultimate setting for various types of gatherings such as, conferences, seminars, book launches, product launches and many more. With a beautiful view and natural daylight, adjustable lighting to suit your needs and colour scheme. Included with our Theatre is the Foyer which is the perfect setting for exhibitions, showcases and receptions. 

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The ultimate setting for various types of gatherings such as, conferences, seminars, book launches, product launches and many more. With a beautiful view and natural daylight, adjustable lighting to suit your needs and colour scheme.

An impressive setting for a film screening . With a beautiful view and natural daylight. This space has adjustable lighting to suit your needs and colour scheme. Included with our Theatre is the Foyer which is the perfect setting for exhibitions, showcases and receptions. 

Screenings | British Library Conference Centre

An impressive setting for a film screening . With a beautiful view and natural daylight. This space has adjustable lighting to suit your needs and colour scheme. Included with our Theatre is the Foyer which is the perfect setting for

A light filled meeting room in the British Library's knowledge centre, 

Dickens Room | British Library Conference Centre

A light filled meeting room in the British Library's knowledge centre,

Events | British Library Conference Centre

This may be the smallest of the event spaces in the British Library Conference Centre but it boasts character with its large windows and distinctive panelled walls, this space Ideal for a small demonstration or presentation, and enables you to host a whole range of book launches and product launches. 

Dickens Room | British Library Conference Centre | Enquire Now

This may be the smallest of the event spaces in the British Library Conference Centre but it boasts character with its large windows and distinctive panelled walls, this space Ideal for a small demonstration or presentation, and enables you

With captivating views of the British Library and the stunning King's Library, this space is ideal for after event receptions or dinners.

King's Library Gallery | British Library Conference Centre

The British Library Restaurant provides the perfect backdrop for post event canapé receptions or dinner while your guests enjoy the views over the British Library and its stunning centre piece, the King’s Library.

The Kings Library Gallery provides an iconic backdrop for your pre and post event canapé reception or dinner, your guests can enjoy the view over the British Library and its stunning centre piece the Kings Library, a historical collection formed by George III. 

The Kings Library Gallery provides an iconic backdrop for your pre and post event canapé reception or dinner, your guests can enjoy the view over the British Library and its stunning centre piece the Kings Library, a historical collection

The King's Library Gallery is suitable for small intimate weddings followed by a dinner or canapé reception. 

This versatile space can be partitioned into two rooms if necessary. It is well equipped with in-built AV facilities, with air conditioning allowing you to be comfortable along with multiple windows for lots of natural daylight. 

Brontë Room | British Library Conference Centre

This versatile space can be partitioned into two rooms if necessary. It is well equipped with in-built AV facilities, with air conditioning allowing you to be comfortable along with multiple windows for lots of natural daylight.

The Bronte Room is an ideal room for a standing evening reception or buffet lunch alongside your meeting. It can also be booked separately as an exclusive catering space for guests. 

Brontë Room | British Library Conference Centre | Enquire Now

The Bronte Room is an ideal room for a standing evening reception or buffet lunch alongside your meeting. It can also be booked separately as an exclusive catering space for guests.

A light and airy space with plenty of natural daylight perfect for showcasing your work, from book launches to art, with the facility to adjust the lighting to allow a more distinctive atmosphere. 

Brontë Room | Arts | British Library Conference Centre

A light and airy space with plenty of natural daylight perfect for showcasing your work, from book launches to art, with the facility to adjust the lighting to allow a more distinctive atmosphere.

Boasting an individual architectural design, The Eliot Room is sure to impress your guests. It has a high ceiling and a double row of sound-proof windows to let in plenty of natural light. The AV equipment and in-built screen cater to professional needs and the air conditioning will ensure a comfortable working temperature.

Eliot Room | Events | British Library Conference Centre

Boasting an individual architectural design, The Eliot Room is sure to impress your guests. It has a high ceiling and a double row of sound-proof windows to let in plenty of natural light. The AV equipment and in-built screen cater to

An ideal event space boasting character with its high ceilings, large windows offering natural daylight. With a blackout facility available, the Eliot Room is often hired for exclusive functions. Adjustable lighting enables you to create the perfect setting for your meeting or event.

Eliot Room | British Library Conference Centre

An ideal event space boasting character with its high ceilings, large windows offering natural daylight. With a blackout facility available, the Eliot Room is often hired for exclusive functions. Adjustable lighting enables you to create

A flawless space boasting personality with its high ceilings, large windows offering endless amounts of natural daylight with a blackout facility where needed. It has adjustable lighting to enable you to create the perfect atmosphere. This popular setting can be used for various types of meetings and events from a boardroom meeting to a networking reception.

Eliot Room | Other | British Library Conference Centre

A flawless space boasting personality with its high ceilings, large windows offering endless amounts of natural daylight with a blackout facility where needed. It has adjustable lighting to enable you to create the perfect atmosphere. This

This space is great for small gatherings and has direct access to the Theatre. It is well lit with skylights but, if necessary, there are facilities to block out the light.

Chaucer Room | British Library Conference Centre

This space has it all, modern architecture and an adjoining terrace to the Restaurant mean that there are many event possibilities. It is ideal for private networking events, formal dinners, and in warmer weather the beautiful terrace can be used for barbeques and cocktail parties. 

Terrace Restaurant and Terrace | British Library Conference Centre

This space has it all, modern architecture and an adjoining terrace to the Restaurant mean that there are many event possibilities. It is ideal for private networking events, formal dinners, and in warmer weather the beautiful terrace can

With its curved glass wall and modern architecture the terrace restaurant is the perfect venue for your own private networking event, post conference or for formal dinners and award ceremonies. During the summer months the adjoining terrace provides a stunning venue for barbeques and cocktail parties.

With its curved glass wall and modern architecture the terrace restaurant is the perfect venue for your own private networking event, post conference or for formal dinners and award ceremonies. During the summer months the adjoining terrace

With three levels, seated booths and a private bar, this light and modern reception area is great in combination with The Auditorium or simply for exhibitions, showcases and networking.

The Conference Centre Foyer | British Library Conference Centre

The Boardroom Suite consists of one main boardroom with 4 smaller private rooms.

The Boardroom is a climate-controlled room in corporate surroundings. It includes a boardroom table for up to 32 people and unique paintings from the Library's archives. A small catering space is available in an annex within the room and the Boardroom foyer can be used as a break-out or reception space.

The remaining rooms, Cotton, Harley, Burney and Sloane can seat at a boardroom table 4 - 14 guests. These spaces are excellent for exec meetings, team training and interviews.

The Boardroom Suite consists of one main boardroom with 4 smaller private rooms.

The Boardroom is a climate-controlled room in corporate surroundings. It includes a boardroom table for up to 32 people and unique paintings from the

The Boardroom can seat 32 guests for sit down dinners. The foyer attached to the Boardroom can be used for a drinks reception prior to the sit down meal. 

Our Cotton Room is part of the Executive Boardroom suite and can seat up to 12 delegates. Fully integrated with AV for laptop connection and conference phone, this private room is an ideal meeting space on the British Library's private fourth floor with natural daylight. 

Our Cotton Room is part of the Executive Boardroom suite and can seat up to 12 delegates. Fully integrated with AV for laptop connection and conference phone, this private room is an ideal meeting space on the British Library's private

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