Two children outside of a gingerbread house in a dark forest.
Credit: Kay Nielsen’s illustration for Hansel and Gretel, 1925.

Self-Guided Visit: Fairy Tales

Years 1 – 6

A self-guided opportunity for schools to discover our upcoming exhibition all about fairy tales.

Monday – Thursday, London

About Self-Guided Visit: Fairy Tales

Two children outside of a gingerbread house in a dark forest.
Credit: Kay Nielsen’s illustration for Hansel and Gretel, 1925.

Take your pupils on a magical adventure in an interactive exhibition at the Library all about fairy tales! Explore enchanted lands, magical objects, iconic characters and timeless tales, brought to life through books, costumes, puppets, pop-ups, artwork and illustrations.

From the deep dark forest to the royal palace, embark on a journey through a fairy tale world. Enter the tempting but terrible gingerbread house, tell the genie your three wishes, smell the wicked witch’s potions and lots more.

With interactive displays, theatrical design, story sharing spaces, costumes, activities, and plenty of surprises, learners can dive into the stories they love and find some new favourites. And if you think you know fairy tales, think again! From the three little wolves and the witch with a heart of gold to the princess who wouldn’t go to the ball, discover how these tales have been transformed.

  • maximum group size: 30
  • cost: free but booking essential
  • start times: 10.30 and 13.00, Monday – Thursday

Available during term time, 27 March – 23 August 2026. 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.