Filming policy

Commercial filming

The British Library is not currently available for commercial filming. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

To find out more about filming in the British Library, fees and the application process please download this document (PDF format 56KB).

News filming

The British Library is available for news features. Please note that filming in the Reading Rooms must take place outside public opening times. If you wish to film in the British Library or would like further information, please contact:

The British Library
Press and Public Relations
96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB

Tel: +44 (0)20 7412 7110
Fax: +44 (0)20 7412 7168

Email: press-and-pr@bl.uk