The British Library

If you’re looking for a unique and iconic venue to stage your corporate event, this could be the one for you. With a fascinating collection that spans 3000 years of cultural history, The British Library is home to some real treasures – the Magna Carta, Leonardo da Vinci’s Notebook, the Lindisfarne Gospels and several Beatles manuscripts. This is the largest public building constructed in the UK in the 20th century, with a floor area of 112,000 square metres over 14 floors – 9 above ground and 5 below.

The British Library offers versatile event space for all kinds of corporate functions for 10-255 delegates. The Knowledge Centre, with its stunning auditorium, provides a swish setting for conferences, presentations, product launches, press seminars and executive meetings. With its own private entrance, the auditorium can accommodate up to 255 delegates in theatre style, and there are also 5 stylish meeting rooms with capacity for 8-70 guests - perfect for smaller seminars, training sessions and board meetings. A spacious foyer and bar area are ideal for receptions or for use as breakout or refreshment space.

On the fourth floor, the Executive Suite has a Grand Boardroom and smaller meeting rooms which provide the ultimate setting for more intimate business forums and private lunches. If you’re hosting a reception or a dinner, The Kings Library is a classic space with capacity for up to 200 standing or 80 seated, whilst the ultra-modern Terrace Restaurant provides a chic backdrop for a standing reception for 280 guests or 200 dining.

The venues exudes sophistication, with plenty of natural daylight, state of the art audio visual technology, black out facilities and sound proofing. Event packages can be tailored to suit your requirements, with the guarantee of a highly professional service from technicians and the experienced team of planners to ensure your function runs without a glitch. Your delegates will be spoilt with creative, mouth-watering dishes from the renowned chefs at Graysons venues.

Just a minute’s walk from Kings Cross St Pancras and a mere five minutes from Euston station, The British Library is conveniently situated for guests travelling from near and far.