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Public Library

Kensington Central Library

London — W8 7RX

200

Max Capacity

FROM

£3600

Per Day

4.5

49 reviews

Room Layouts

About This Venue

Kensington Central Library is a Grade II listed Carnegie library building opened in 1960, serving as the flagship library for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The venue offers flexible meeting spaces including a main hall, study rooms, and community areas suitable for workshops, lectures, book launches, and educational events. Located in the heart of Kensington, the library provides modern facilities within a traditional setting, featuring natural lighting, accessible entrances, and integrated AV equipment. The venue is particularly popular for literary events, community meetings, and educational seminars, offering a professional yet welcoming environment for delegates and organizers.

Room Capacities

theatre

120

boardroom

classroom

u shape

cabaret

reception

200

dining

banquet

Pricing

Day rates from £3600

Room hire rates start from £25 per hour for community groups. Commercial rates available on request. Discounts available for registered charities and educational organizations.

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi

AV equipment

Accessible entrance

Natural lighting

Air conditioning

Projector

Sound system

Flipchart

Tables and chairs

AV & Technical

Projector

Screen

Wi-Fi

Basic PA System

Flipchart Stand

Ideal For

Community MeetingsEducational WorkshopsBook LaunchesLiterary EventsTraining Sessions

Location & Access

12 Phillimore Walk, London W8 7RX

High Street Kensington Underground (Circle/District lines) 0.3 miles. Notting Hill Gate (Central/Circle/District lines) 0.5 miles. Multiple bus routes including 9, 10, 27, 28, 49, 52, 70, 148, 328, 390, 391. Heathrow Airport accessible via Piccadilly line with one change.

Limited street parking available. Nearby NCP car parks at Kensington High Street and Holland Park. Pay-and-display bays in surrounding streets.

Wheelchair accessible