12:00
Talk
Weekly cultural agenda
What's worth attending this week
Everything on at British Library.. Save events and venues to make next week sharper.
Ways to explore
Plan a night, or let Looge help — ask in your own words or get a surprise pick.
118 events
Today
2 events13:00
Talk
Tomorrow
2 events10:30
Walks / Tours
Treasures TourBritish Library · NW1
The second largest atlas in the world, the historic library of King George III, Magna Carta. See and learn about these items and much more on a guided tour of some of the treasures in our collection.Our knowledgeable, passionate Library staff will introduce you to their favourite items in our Sir John Ritblat Gallery and divulge fun facts and lesser-known histories you won’t find anywhere else.Tours last approximately 60 minutes and leave from the Information Desk.Children 11+ may attend if accompanied by an adult.
15:00
Architecture / Urbanism
Building TourBritish Library · NW1
Have you ever noticed that our iconic building looks like a ship? Or wondered what it takes to store, access and deliver the 13 million books in our collection to Readers?Discover more about our history, collection and architecture on a tour of the public areas of the Library where you’ll visit our viewing gallery, book handling room, Reading Rooms and more. You’ll be guided by our knowledgeable, passionate Library staff who will share the Library’s unique quirks.Tours last approximately 60 minutes and leave from the Information Desk. Children 11+ may attend if accompanied by an adult.Can’t get enough? Why not try our Treasures of the British Library Tour as well.
Sat 22 Aug
4 events · 2 rows10:00
Talk
10:30
Walks / Tours
Treasures TourBritish Library · NW1
The second largest atlas in the world, the historic library of King George III, Magna Carta. See and learn about these items and much more on a guided tour of some of the treasures in our collection.Our knowledgeable, passionate Library staff will introduce you to their favourite items in our Sir John Ritblat Gallery and divulge fun facts and lesser-known histories you won’t find anywhere else.Tours last approximately 60 minutes and leave from the Information Desk.Children 11+ may attend if accompanied by an adult.
Sun 23 Aug
4 events · 3 rows11:30
Walks / Tours
Treasures TourBritish Library · NW1
The second largest atlas in the world, the historic library of King George III, Magna Carta. See and learn about these items and much more on a guided tour of some of the treasures in our collection.Our knowledgeable, passionate Library staff will introduce you to their favourite items in our Sir John Ritblat Gallery and divulge fun facts and lesser-known histories you won’t find anywhere else.Tours last approximately 60 minutes and leave from the Information Desk.Children 11+ may attend if accompanied by an adult.
15:00
Architecture / Urbanism
Building TourBritish Library · NW1
Have you ever noticed that our iconic building looks like a ship? Or wondered what it takes to store, access and deliver the 13 million books in our collection to Readers?Discover more about our history, collection and architecture on a tour of the public areas of the Library where you’ll visit our viewing gallery, book handling room, Reading Rooms and more. You’ll be guided by our knowledgeable, passionate Library staff who will share the Library’s unique quirks.Tours last approximately 60 minutes and leave from the Information Desk. Children 11+ may attend if accompanied by an adult.Can’t get enough? Why not try our Treasures of the British Library Tour as well.
20:00
Exhibition
Tue 25 Aug
2 events13:00
Talk
14:00
Talk
Thu 27 Aug
1 event10:30
Talk
Fri 28 Aug
3 events · 2 rows10:30
Walks / Tours
Treasures TourBritish Library · NW1
The second largest atlas in the world, the historic library of King George III, Magna Carta. See and learn about these items and much more on a guided tour of some of the treasures in our collection.Our knowledgeable, passionate Library staff will introduce you to their favourite items in our Sir John Ritblat Gallery and divulge fun facts and lesser-known histories you won’t find anywhere else.Tours last approximately 60 minutes and leave from the Information Desk.Children 11+ may attend if accompanied by an adult.
15:00
Architecture / Urbanism
Building TourBritish Library · NW1
Have you ever noticed that our iconic building looks like a ship? Or wondered what it takes to store, access and deliver the 13 million books in our collection to Readers?Discover more about our history, collection and architecture on a tour of the public areas of the Library where you’ll visit our viewing gallery, book handling room, Reading Rooms and more. You’ll be guided by our knowledgeable, passionate Library staff who will share the Library’s unique quirks.Tours last approximately 60 minutes and leave from the Information Desk. Children 11+ may attend if accompanied by an adult.Can’t get enough? Why not try our Treasures of the British Library Tour as well.