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Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library, 145-147 WALWORTH ROAD, London SE17 1RW

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Details

Accessibility

"flat access to the library

lift access to all floors
disabled access toilet
computers offer access to Dolphin Supernova software (which allows screen magnification and audio assistance for the visually impaired)"

Brief description

https://www.southwark.gov.uk/events-culture-and-heritage/explore-culture-in-southwark/heritage-and-local-history/southwark-heritage-centre/southwark-heritage-centre-and-walworth-library

"This multi-use community space provides a combined library and heritage service. Visitors can enjoy unique access to the borough’s historic collections alongside a state-of-the-art library and a range of spaces for meetings and study

On Display:

Southwark Today exhibition - this temporary exhibition shares the voices and perspectives of the people who make up Southwark today. It was created with a range of community groups to creatively draw out and document their stories. Until 30 June 2023.
The Story of Southwark exhibition gallery - this permanent display from the council’s heritage collections delves into the themes of Place, People, Work and Play.
The building is also home to Walworth Library. Browse 20,000 books and find inspiration in the historical artefacts you’ll discover among the shelves. The space also provides bookable public PCs for adults and children, quiet study spaces and a mix of comfortable and casual seating."

Address

Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library, 145 WALWORTH ROAD, London SE17 1RW

145-147 Walworth Road, London SE17 1RW

Email

museum@southwark.gov.uk

Phone

Website

https://www.southwark.gov.uk/leisure-facility-hire-and-bookings/14/southwark-heritage-centre-and-walworth-library

https://www.southwark.gov.uk/events-culture-and-heritage/explore-culture-in-southwark/heritage-and-local-history/southwark-heritage-centre/southwark-heritage-centre-and-walworth-library

https://programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/9722

Directions

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

2024:

Monday 10am to 8pm
Tuesday 10am to 8pm
Wednesday 10am to 8pm
Thursday 10am to 8pm
Friday 10am to 8pm
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 12pm to 4pm

Transport

2024: "Bus: 12, 35, 40. 45, 68, 136, 148, 171, 176, 343, 468, P5

Tube: Elephant and Castle

Train: Elephant and Castle"

Amenities

Toilets
Accessible toilet
Drinking water
Handrails on stairs
Quieter area
Seating available
Step-free routes

Travel Information

For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info

Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)

NB London ULTRA-LOW EMISSION ZONE

This started on 8 April 2019 in the Central London Congestion Charge Zone, and will extend to the whole of the London area within the M25 Motorway from 25 October 2021.
For more details please see: https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle-35896

Vehicles registered with a 'disabled' or 'disabled passenger vehicles' tax class will benefit from a grace period after the ULEZ starts until 26 October 2025 as long as their vehicle doesn't change tax class, and this also applies to a 'disabled' vehicle registered outside the UK.