How to Book

A full list of our workshops, tours, lectures and events can be found here.

Please read the information below before booking. 

Once you’re ready to book, please download and complete a booking form and return it to learning@bl.uk

We will acknowledge receipt and aim to contact you within two weeks to either confirm your booking or ask for alternative dates.

BOOKING INFORMATION

  • All activities (except some conferences) are free of charge but must be booked in advance. Cancellation fees apply and details of these can be found below
  • We generally require at least one month's notice for all bookings
  • The British Library’s address is 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB. More information regarding travel arrangements can be found here.
  • Please ensure you enter details regarding participants with special educational needs or disabilities on the booking form. Further details regarding access for disabled visitors can be found here
  • We have neck loops and radio receivers suitable for participants with a hearing impairment. To use one of these during your visit, please request it on the booking form
  • The Lunch Room is available only if requested in advance via the booking form. Alternatively, your group may picnic outside on the Piazza
  • Health and safety information along with details about writing a risk assessment for a visit to the British Library can be found here
  • Please contact the Learning Team on T +44 (0)20 7412 7797 or E learning@bl.uk if you have any questions

CANCELLATION FEES

Cancellation fees for confirmed bookings are as follows:

£90 per half day session (plus VAT)

£180 per full day session (plus VAT)

These fees will apply if:

  • A session is cancelled with less than 10 working days’ notice provided
  • The group fail to arrive on the booked date
  • Less than 10 students are present on the day of the visit. Our minimum group size is 10
  • You have booked in over 20 students and less than 20 attend. This is because we allocate one workshop leader per 20 students
  • A group arrives more than 30 minutes late

The British Library reserves the right to cancel sessions if:

  • A group  arrives more than 30 minutes late
  • Behaviour of a group is deemed unacceptable by British Library Learning staff