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Free entryJuliaC2006 from Rochester, UK, CC BY 2.0Library·Indoor
Islington North Library
A local library with computers, Wi‑Fi and a hireable hall.
- Manor Gardens, N7 6JX London · District Islington
- Tue, Thu 09:30–20:00 · Fri 09:30–13:00 · Sat 11:00–17:00
- islington.gov.uk/libraries-arts-and-heritage/libraries/your-local-libraries/north-library
Free entryNo Swan So Fine, CC BY-SA 4.0Library·Indoor·Accessible
Keats Community Library
A volunteer-run library with books, talks and children’s activities.
- Keats Grove 10, NW3 2RR London · District Camden
- Tue–Wed 10:00–18:00 · Thu–Fri 10:00–19:00 · Sat–Sun 12:00–16:00
- keatscommunitylibrary.org.uk
Free entryCC BY-SA 2.0Library·Indoor
Marx Memorial Library
A historic library for Marxist study, tours and classes.
- Clerkenwell Green 37a, EC1R 0DU London · District Islington
- Mon–Thu 12:00–16:00
- marx-memorial-library.org.uk
Free entryShaun Ferguson, CC BY-SA 2.0Library·Indoor
North Kensington Library
A local library with a strong community focus.
- Ladbroke Grove 108, W11 1PZ London · District Kensington and Chelsea
- Mon, Tue, Thu 09:30–20:00 · Wed 10:00–17:00 · Fri, Sat 09:30–17:00 · Sun closed
- northkensingtonlibrary.org
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Peckham Library
Indoor library with free entry.
- Peckham Hill Street 122, SE15 5JR London · District Southwark
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 09:00–20:00 · Wed 10:00–20:00 · Sat 10:00–17:00 · Sun 12:00–16:00
- southwark.gov.uk/libraries/find-a-library?chapter=13
Free entryEdwardx, CC BY-SA 3.0Library·Indoor
Putney Library
Books, computers, Wi‑Fi and activities for all ages.
- Disraeli Road 5,7, SW15 2DR London · District Wandsworth
- Mon, Wed, Thu 09:00–20:00 · Fri 09:00–14:00 · Sat 09:00–17:00 · Sun 13:00–17:00
- better.org.uk/library/london/wandsworth/putney-library
Free entryChmee2, CC BY-SA 3.0Library·Indoor·Accessible
Shepherd's Bush Library
Modern library inside Westfield London with study spaces and kids' activities.
- Wood Lane 6, London
- Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00 · Sat 10:00–17:00 · Sun 11:00–17:00
- lbhf.gov.uk/libraries/find-your-library/shepherds-bush-library
Free entryNigel Cox, CC BY-SA 2.0Library·Indoor
Shoreditch Library
A free, accessible public library with books, media loans and community events.
- Hoxton Street 80, N1 6LP London · District Islington
- Mon–Thu 10:00–20:00 · Fri 10:00–18:00 · Sat 10:00–17:00
- hackney.gov.uk/shoreditch-library
Free entryJwslubbock, CC BY-SA 3.0Library·Indoor
Society for Co-operation in Russian and Soviet Studies
A London library and cultural centre on Russia and the former Soviet Union.
- Brixton Road 320, SW9 6AB London · District Lambeth
- Mon–Fri 10:00–13:00, 14:00–18:00
- scrss.org.uk
Free entryLibraries Taskforce, CC BY 2.0Library·Indoor
South Lambeth Library
A Lambeth library on South Lambeth Road.
- South Lambeth Road 180, SW8 1QP London · District Lambeth
- Mon 13:00–18:00 · Tue closed · Wed 10:00–18:00 · Thu 10:00–20:00 · Fri 10:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–17:00 · Sun closed
- libraries.lambeth.gov.uk/libraries
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Swiss Cottage Library
Free library in London.
- Avenue Road 88, NW3 3HA London · District Camden
- Mon–Thu 10:00–20:00 · Fri–Sat 10:00–17:00 · Sun closed · holidays closed
- camden.gov.uk/swiss-cottage-library
Free entryPaul the Archivist, CC BY-SA 4.0Library·Indoor
Tower Hamlets Local History Library and Archives
Explore East End history with digital collections and online resources.
- Bancroft Road, E1 4DQ London · District Tower Hamlets
- Tue 10:00–17:00 · Wed 09:00–17:00 · Thu 09:00–20:00 · Sat[1, 3] 09:00–17:00
- ideastore.co.uk/local-history
Free entryJuliaC2006 from Rochester, UK, CC BY 2.0Library·Indoor
Victoria Library
Public library with study space, wifi and events for all ages.
- Buckingham Palace Road 160, SW1W 9UD London · District Westminster
- Mon 09:30–20:00 · Tue, Thu, Fri 09:30–19:00 · Wed 10:00–19:00 · Sat 09:30–17:00 · Sun closed
- westminster.gov.uk/leisure-libraries-and-community/library-opening-times-and-contact-details/victoria-library
Free entryColin Pyle, CC BY-SA 2.0Library·Indoor
Wandsworth Town Library
Public library with study spaces, computers, printing and kids' reading activities.
- Courthouse Way 9, SW18 4QG London · District Wandsworth
- Tue–Thu 09:00–19:00 · Fri, Sat 09:00–17:00
- better.org.uk/library/london/wandsworth/wandsworth-town-library
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Whitechapel Idea Store
Indoor library with wheelchair access.
- Whitechapel Road 321, E1 1BU London · District Tower Hamlets
- Mon–Thu 09:00–21:00 · Fri 09:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–17:00 · Sun 11:00–15:00
- ideastore.co.uk/idea-store-whitechapel
Anthony O'Neil, CC BY-SA 2.0Museum·Indoor
Apsley House
An aristocratic London home with paintings, porcelain and more.
- Piccadilly 149, W1J 7NT London · District Westminster
- Wed–Sun 11:00–17:00
- wellingtoncollection.co.uk
Ridiculopathy, CC0Museum·Indoor
Benjamin Franklin House
The world’s only remaining Franklin home, with talks and family events.
- Craven Street 36, WC2N 5NF London · District Westminster
- Fri–Sun 12:00–17:00
- benjaminfranklinhouse.org
Museum·Indoor
British Library Exhibition Space
The UK's national library, free to visit, with exhibitions of historic treasures.
- Euston Road 96, London
- Jan–Dec: Mon, Wed–Fri 10:00–18:00 · Jan–Dec: Tue 10:00–20:00 · Sat 11:00–17:00 · Sun, holidays closed
- bl.uk
Free entryHam, CC BY-SA 3.0Museum·Indoor·Accessible
British Museum
Free entry museum in London.
- Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG London · District Camden
- Sat–Thu 10:00–17:00 · Fri 10:00–20:30
- britishmuseum.org
Free entryMuseum·Indoor·Accessible
British Red Cross Museum
Free museum and archive at British Red Cross HQ, open to all.
- Moorfields 44, EC2Y 9AL London · District City of London
- Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00
- redcross.org.uk/about-us/our-history/museum-and-archives/visiting-our-museum-and-archives