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Walking Tour

Building Tour

At British Library

NW1 2QS

Spot the glass tower holding King George III's library
Kids 11+ welcome with an adult
Step-free access throughout

Peek behind the scenes of the UK's national library on a staff-led tour through its soaring public spaces. You'll hit the viewing gallery, book handling room, and Reading Rooms, with plenty of insider quirks along the way.

Friday, November 6, 3:00 PM

£12

£12

What are you into?

  • Staff-led insights
  • Architectural highlights
  • Rare book handling
  • Literary history
  • British Library
  • NW1 2QS

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