Family Day at Bromley House Library

Kids are taking over one of Nottingham’s most intriguing historic spaces this Heritage Open Day!

For this year’s Heritage Open Day, we’re opening our doors to children to explore the building and get hands on with heritage activities. Reserve free places now using the booking link.

Dating back to 1752, the Grade II* listed Bromley House sits in the heart of Nottingham city centre. Home to our lending library since 1821, the building is full of historic charm, with reading rooms packed full of original architectural features.

Activities on the day are aimed at children aged 4-12. During your timed slot (approx. 45 minutes) kids can get hands on at our 'conservation station', meet our conservators, and help to clean some of our dusty rare books. In the children's reading room, they'll go 'through the wardrobe' to visit Narnia! There'll also be a stop off in our Photographic Studio to capture their portrait and create a 'Victorian' carte de visite. Weather permitting, after your timed slot, there will be a kids' trail and other activities to enjoy in the walled garden.

Please note that this event is for children and their grown-ups, and children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Please book a ticket for each child attending (there's no need to book additional tickets for accompanying adults; maximum of two adults per child please!)

Places are limited, so early booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

PRE BOOKED self-guided timeslots available throughout the day - 10.30am to 3.30pm

Location & directions

Bromley House Library, Angel Row, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6HL

Directions:

We’re hidden in plain sight… an intriguing doorway on Angel Row. Look for the doorway in between Barnardo’s Charity Shop and MSR Newsagents on Angel Row, just across from Nottingham’s Market Square. We’re close to several bus and tram stops and approximately 0.5 miles from Nottingham Railway Station. Parking is available throughout Nottingham City Centre.

Contact on day:

Bromley House Library

Telephone number:

+441159473134

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please note that this event is for children and their grown-ups, and children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Please book a ticket for each child attending (there's no need to book additional tickets for accompanying adults; maximum of two adults per child please!) Places are limited, so early booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.

Booking contact name:

Bromley House Library

Booking telephone number:

+441159473134

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.eventim-light.com/uk/a/638cf86b7e8bfe52ae3fd363/e/6a16f655be70181b9caef2e6

Alternative booking website:

https://bromleyhouse.org/events-diary/

Accessibility details

The library is currently not accessible to wheelchairs, pushchairs, and mobility scooters. The tour involves several flights of stairs and regrettably we do not have a lift. There are steps up into the library's entrance and up to the first, second and third floors of the building. If you have any questions about access please contact the library and we are more than happy to discuss.

Additional information

Max number of people:

30

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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