Natural landmarks · London
British Library
In or near Covent Garden.
British Library — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Pancras International · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
British Library is a other located in england-london, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The British Library is the national library of the UK, offering free access to a vast collection of books, manuscripts, and maps. Visitors can explore various reading rooms and study spaces, as well as attend exhibitions and events featuring significant literary works.
Place summary
The British Library is located in London, postcode NW1. It is the national library of the United Kingdom and holds a vast collection of over 170 million items, making it one of the largest libraries in the world. The library is a designated legal deposit library, allowing it to acquire copies of all publications in the UK.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5300, -0.1277
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- NW1 2DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Phone
- +44 330 333 1144
- Nearest railway station
- St Pancras International — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Mo-Th 09:30-20:00; Sa 09:30-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00; Fr 09:30-18:00
- Official site
- www.bl.uk
Sources
- osm: way/4680891 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is British Library?
- British Library is in London, United Kingdom (postcode NW1 2DB), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is British Library?
- British Library — a other in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to British Library?
- The nearest railway station is St Pancras International, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NW1 2DB.
- Is British Library free to visit?
- Yes, British Library is free to enter.
- How do I get to British Library?
- The nearest railway station is St Pancras International, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NW1 2DB.