The British Library
(Photo: Susan Jellis)
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Open:
Saturday 09:30–17:00 + Sunday 11:00–17:00
Description:
A large enclosed piazza accessed through a monumental gateway offering a retreat from the busy Euston Road. You are immediately met by a larger-than-life sculpture of Isaac Newton by the late Sir Eduardo Paolozzi.

Part of the piazza is laid out as a sunken circular performance and seating space, bounded by hedges and high walls, topped by 'Planets' - a set of sculptures by Anthony Gormley.
Activities:
Outdoor café serving drinks and snacks. Restaurant on the first floor and a café on the upper ground floor.
Occasional performances during the summer months.
Entrance:
Euston Road, corner of Ossulston Street
Nearest postcode: NW1 2DB
Buses:
10, 30, 59, 73, 91,205,390, 476
Station:
King's Cross
Dogs:
Working assistance dogs only
Further information:

Nearby Gardens (click on names for details):
Distance Garden Open
0.5 KM Tavistock Square Gardens Saturday09:00-17:00
0.6 KM St Pancras and St Giles Churchyard Saturday10:00-17:00
Sunday10:00-17:00
0.6 KM St George’s Gardens Saturday08:00-20:00
Sunday08:00-20:00
0.6 KM Gordon Square Saturday10:00-16:00
0.7 KM Calthorpe Project Community Garden Saturday12:00-17:00

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Last updated: 28/09/2009