Top rated Libraries in London, United Kingdom to elevate your visit (Updated January, 2024)

Top rated Libraries in London

Experience the best that London has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 30 places from Library category.

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K2 Telephone Box - Book Exchange

Library

👍👍 A fitting spot to deposit forlorn books.

4.80 (46 reviews)

Natural History Museum

Museum

Landmark museum of animals and natural phenomena, with hands-on exhibits and animatronic dinosaurs.

4.70 (24.8K reviews)

The Royal Society

Non-profit organization

👍👍 They host a great public free exhibit every summer where you get to hear from and talk to leading scientists. Includes exhibits for children. Summer Science Exhibition.

4.70 (121 reviews)

Honourable Society of the Inner Temple

Association or organization

🫤 very bad coffee. no cakes. no monster energy in stock . lots of talk of mithra and baphomet and eyes wide shut orgys. lots of talk about the latest jaguar .didnt wash my civic.

4.70 (50 reviews)

Barbican Centre

Performing arts theater

Cultural venue with concert hall, theatres, cinema, galleries and home of London Symphony Orchestra.

4.60 (3.7K reviews)

Japan House London

Cultural center

Japanese cultural centre with exhibitions & events on art & design, plus a shop & a restaurant.

4.60 (1.4K reviews)

The Plumstead Centre

Leisure centre

👍 This is such a nice, compact and quiet gym, I like working out here as the staff are friendly and the footfall are steady, you don’t get annoying dudes coming over saying “how many sets you got left mate”. Only thing I would say could add to make this 5 star is there are add more equipments and clas...

4.60 (124 reviews)

The British Library

Library

Library containing the Magna Carta and handwritten Beatles lyrics on some 400 miles of shelves.

4.50 (2.7K reviews)

National Army Museum

Army museum

Thematically displayed uniforms & exhibits trace British army history from the 1600s to the present.

4.50 (2.5K reviews)

Wellcome Collection

Museum

Rotating exhibits connecting medicine & art, plus a library, reading room & shop.

4.50 (1.1K reviews)

Museum of Freemasonry

Museum

Pottery, prints and regalia, plus exhibitions, events and a reference-only library.

4.50 (180 reviews)

Wellcome Library

Library

Manuscripts, journals & books covering the history of medicine, plus notable art & Asian works.

4.50 (85 reviews)

Pinner Library

Library

😠 Dear Sir/Madam, Libraries usually justify their existence by claiming that are there for the use by the local residents. Today I was refused to check out a book from Pinner library because I did not have my library card with me. I was told that under no circumstances could I check out a book withou...

4.50 (54 reviews)

Islington South Library

Library

👍 Great local amenity, clean and well-run with helpful staff and a calm environment. Reading room is fairly small, but there are lots of computers available. One thing I don't get is the lack of toilets..? There is a Costa next door but it's very inconvenient to have to pack up and leave etc. Just see...

4.50 (39 reviews)

Islington Central Library

Library

👍👍 Good place to study in a silent and relaxed atmosphere. Staff ready to help and to answer any questions.

4.40 (115 reviews)

Conway Hall

Event venue

The Ethical Society's 1920s HQ, staging talks, lectures, classes and community events, with library.

4.40 (85 reviews)

New Malden Library

Library

👍👍 Fabulous place. Popped in for a look see. Haven't been in this library for a while. Nothing much has changed. It's traditional. Lots of original features. Worth a visit. Lots of local useful information on the notice boards.

4.40 (43 reviews)

Sutton Life Centre

Function room facility

👍 This place is a hidden gem and a new cafe has opened up inside with delicious food. I love that I can park here for free and take my son to get books. The only small downside is that the doors are automatic which is not so great if you have a toddler on the loose. I have remedied that by keeping...

4.40 (39 reviews)

Raynes Park Library

Library

4.40 (39 reviews)

London Irish Centre

Cultural center

Non-profit welfare and advice centre with a large venue showcasing all aspects of Irish culture.

4.30 (509 reviews)

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Top rated Libraries in London, United Kingdom