The British Library

British Library, London

Ongoing

Suitable for ages 5+

Plan your school trip to The British Library for free, curriculum-linked visits with sensory resources to support SEND students.

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Shaunaid Crosby, Head of the Arts, The Valley School

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Jennifer Cole, Rayleigh Primary School

"You offer a fully comprehensive service with knowledgeable & professional staff"

Lavina O’Loughlin, Harrow & Uxbridge College

Free of charge visits for all schools.

Linked to key skills in the curriculum.

They have bags containing sensory resources to support SEND students during their visit.

Key Info

Location
Venue
British Library, London
Address

British Library
96 Euston Road
London NW1 2DB

Age suitability
Ages
Suitable for ages 5+
Key Stages
Higher, KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5
Curriculum Levels
First Level, Second Level, Senior Phase, Third/Fourth Level
Curriculum Links
Subjects
Art & Design, English, History, Religious Studies
Topics
Architecture, Art Movements, Black History, Creative Writing, Diversity and Inclusion, Geography Fieldwork, Poetry, Storytelling
Things to know
Dates
Ongoing
Duration

Various

Adult/student ratio
At least 1 adult is recommended for every 10 students
SEND
Suitable for children with SEND (please speak to us for more information)
Opening times

Mon & Tue:
9:30am-8pm

Wed:
11am-6pm

Thu:
11am-7pm

Fri:
9:30am-6pm

About

The British Library offers an expansive programme for primary and secondary learners which encourages curiosity, creativity and exploration, enriching the curriculum and developing lifelong learning skills.

Visits are free of charge, available all year round and can be self-guided or led by one of their Learning facilitators.

New workshops for this year include explorations of their map and artists’ books collections. Plus, find out more about library tours, workshops and private views related to their upcoming exhibitions Animals: Art, Science and Sound, and Fantasy: Realms of Imagination, as well as ground-breaking exhibitions on digital storytelling and author Malorie Blackman.

 

 

Fancy a chat?
We’re here to help!

Send us an email or give us a call if you have any questions or would like more information.

Email

hello@theschooltrip.co.uk

Or Call

020 8064 0974

Prices are correct at the time of publication. All costs, unless otherwise specified, include VAT.