Opening Hours and Directions

The building and library will be closed from 22 December 2025 and will reopen on 5 January 2026.

We do our best to ensure that our premises are as barrier-free as possible so that everyone can feel comfortable and move around freely.

• We have a lift in our building which gives you access to the different floors. If the lift is not working, we will inform you here.
• Our building has a ramp for wheelchair users, which you can find on the Princes Garden side.
• There are accessible toilets on the lower ground floor and the second floor, but you can only get to them using the lift.
• There are wide double doors on all the floors, which provide plenty of space for a wheelchair.

The nearest step-free tube station is Earl's Court (1.5 miles).

Unfortunately, South Kensington Station is not step-free yet. We encourage our visitors and partmers to sign the petition below.

Learn more about the process of step-free access to the Piccadilly Line at South Kensington

Find out more about the petition:
Step free access South Kensington station | 38 Degrees

 

Public transport
 
Tube: 
South Kensington (District, Circle und Piccadilly Line) 
 
Buses: 
9, 10, 14, 49, 52, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, 430, 452, C1
Night Buses N9, N74, N97

By car:

There are a few car parks nearby:

• Q-Park Queensway: approx. 1.5 km away, approx. 15 minutes' walk.
• NCP Car Park London Kensington: Approx. 1 km away, approx. 10 minutes' walk.
• Imperial College Car Park: Approx. 0.5 km away, approx. 5 minutes' walk.

Please note that car parking charges in this area can be high. It is recommended to check the current rates and availability in advance.