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Bristol Central Library tour

Bristol Central Library, College Green, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 5TL

  • 14 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Join us for a tour of the library and learn more about its architect, Charles Holden. You’ll also hear about the history of Bristol Central Library both past and present and have the opportunity to take a peak behind the scenes.

Bristol Central Library opened in 1906. It was built with a bequest of £50,000 from Vincent Stuckey Lean. On the first floor there is a recreation of the original reading room from the 1740 King Street library which also contains a Grinling Gibbons fireplace. The current Reference Library reading room is little changed from when the library opened in 1906 and contains the original desks, shelving and seating. You’ll also have the opportunity to visit the library galleries and the original City Librarian’s Office as well as viewing the newer parts of the building. The tour will involve climbing lots of stairs and spiral staircases as the library is split across several floors.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
Tour 10.30 & 14.30

Location & directions

Bristol Central Library, College Green, Bristol, Bristol, BS1 5TL

Contact on day:
Bristol Central Library
Telephone number:
+441179036169

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Bookings can be made via Eventbrite. Parts of the guided tour include stairs and a spiral staircase which is not accessible for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.
Booking contact name:
boal, helen
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tour-of-bristol-central-library-tickets-945075545397
Booking opens:
11 Jul 2024 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
13 Sep 2024 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

Parts of the guided tour include stairs and a spiral staircase which is not accessible for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
20
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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