Fairy Tales

Peak pricing is in place over weekends, Monday 25 – Friday 29 May, and from Monday 20 July until the end of the exhibition. All other times are off peak.

Concessions are available for children under 5, National Art Pass holders and Disabled and Carer tickets throughout. Universal Credit and Pension Credit recipients will be able to claim £3 tickets during off-peak times. Under 1s go free.

From Monday 20 July, reciprocal ICOM/Museums Association tickets will no longer be accepted.

As well as our Fairy Tales exhibition, we have lots of free family events and workshops. Spaces can fill up quickly, so please book ahead. 

You can also pick up a Family Trail from the Information Desk to help you explore the Library further, and visit our free Treasures Gallery.

Families are welcome at all of the Library’s cafés and restaurants. The Terrace Café on the first floor has lots of seating (including an outdoor terrace for sunny days). Highchairs are available in the Terrace Café and the Upper Ground Floor Café, subject to availability.

Families with children may also bring their own food to eat outside on the Piazza or in our public spaces, and there are water fountains that can be used to refill water bottles across the building. Please do not consume food or drink inside the exhibition galleries.

Our sensory backpacks are free to use and available to pick up from the exhibition ticket desk. Inside you’ll find ear defenders, sensory toys and resources to help support your visit.

A visual story to help you plan your visit will be available shortly after the exhibition opens.

If you require any other access support, or to find out more information, please contact us at outreach@bl.uk. 

Need to visit during a quieter time? During the exhibition run there will be a number of relaxed openings designed especially for families with children with special educational needs and disabilities. Dates coming soon.

We offer a range of events and activities for people with additional needs and disabilities including accessible tours, relaxed hours and group workshops. Discover our full range of accessible events currently available.

If you're visiting Fairy Tales, please leave backpacks in the cloakroom. Our cloakroom and digital lockers are free to use, located on the Lower Ground Floor with step-free access. Please note our cloakroom is closed on Sundays, but you can still use our lockers. View more information on our bags and luggage restrictions.

Fold-up prams and buggies can be left free of charge in the buggy park near the main entrance, subject to availability. Please note that there is limited space in the buggy park, so we kindly ask you to collapse or fold up prams and buggies where possible to leave space for others.

Parents are welcome to breastfeed or bottle-feed anywhere in the Library. Please ask a member of Library staff if you would like help finding a quieter space. 

Please note that we cannot heat bottles or baby food in our cafés and restaurants.

There are baby-changing stations available in the following toilets:

• in the men's and women's toilets on the Lower Ground Floor, near the cloakroom
• in the women's toilets near Reader Registration on the Upper Ground Floor
• in the men's and women's toilets in the Terrace Café on the First Floor
• in the men's and women's toilets in the Knowledge Centre.

Accessible toilets can be found on all floors. The nearest Changing Places toilet is at King's Cross station.

If you, or your company are keen to join the Library in celebrating the timeless magic of fairy tales, please get in touch with our Development team by emailing supporters@bl.uk.