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. If you’re a school in Greater London, you can qualify for free off-peak school group travel with Transport for London
- We have a 1:6 adult to student ratio for participants aged 11 and under, and a 1:10 adult to student ratio for participants aged 12 - 18
- 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
