A group of 6 schoolgirls of varying heights but all dressed in school uniform have gathered around an exhibition display case to look inside of it.

Self-guided school visits

Years 3 – 6 and Years 7 – 13

These flexible visits enable you to lead your group to explore our public spaces and Treasures Gallery.

Monday – Friday, London Available during term-time. Press Book Now and complete the form to let us know your preferred date.

About Self-guided school visits

A group of 6 schoolgirls of varying heights but all dressed in school uniform have gathered around an exhibition display case to look inside of it.

These flexible visits enable you to lead your group to explore our public spaces and Treasures Gallery. We provide a printed resource to support your visit with activities for learners and information about the Library for teachers. Self-guided visits to temporary exhibitions are also available.

  • maximum group size: 30
  • cost: free
  • start times: 10.00, 11.30, 12.00, 14.00, 14.30 and 15.00
  • location: British Library, London.

Booking is essential via the 'Book Now' button. Please email schools@bl.uk if you have questions or need help with the form.

More information about our Learning programme is available on our Learning events, workshops and resources page.

About our Schools programme

Looking for inspiring and educational activities for your primary or secondary school? Join us for workshops, tours and teacher CPD events in London, Leeds, and online.  View our full range of primary and secondary school activities and teacher CPDs.

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