National Poetry Library

Fifth floor of the Southbank Centre, and the largest collection of modern poetry anywhere. Free, open to anyone, and almost always got a spare chair.

Visiting National Poetry Library

• Area: Central London
• Category: Libraries, books
• Entry: free to enter
• Rain exposure: you will stay bone dry
• How long to allow: 1-3 hours typical visit

Opening hours

• Mon: Closed
• Tue: 12:00-18:00
• Wed: 12:00-20:00
• Thu: 12:00-20:00
• Fri: 12:00-20:00
• Sat: 12:00-20:00
• Sun: 12:00-20:00

Getting there

Check venue for details. Easily accessible by tube

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What to expect

• Indoor venue
• Professional service
• Great atmosphere

Accessibility

Please contact venue for accessibility information • Direct station access likely has step-free options

Booking

Free entry - walk-ins welcome during opening hours

Good to know

• Door to door under cover.
• Free entry - donations welcome

Other libraries in Central London

• London Library
• Wiener Holocaust Library
• Maughan Library
• Barbican Library
• Guildhall Library

More libraries across London

• British Library
• Bethnal Green Library
• Peckham Library

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