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Located in Bloomsbury, Senate House is one of London's most distinctive academic landmarks. Home to the University of London and Senate House Library, this impressive Art Deco building – one of the UK's largest academic libraries – houses over two million books and journals, and is open to all University of London students, with a food wagon available in the entrance square.

Reception

Senate House's friendly receptionists will be able to answer any questions you may have, from library access to where to find certain rooms.

Foyer

The Senate House foyer is the main entrance to one of Bloomsbury's most recognisable landmarks, and its distinctive Art Deco design has made it a popular filming location for film and television.

BLOOM@Senate House cafe

The BLOOM@Senate House cafe includes comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options, making it a great place to study and recharge.

BLOOM@Senate House study area

The BLOOM@Senate House study area, with a selection of private booths and open tables, is a great place to meet with friends and study together over refreshments from the cafe. A selection of hot meals is also available from the study area's dedicated food counter.

Goldsmiths reading room

The Goldsmiths reading room, with original 1930s architecture and furnishings, is a silent study space on the fourth floor of Senate House, ideal for individual work.

Middlesex North reading room

The Middlesex North reading room, on the fourth floor of Senate House, is a quiet study environment for students from all University of London institutions.

Middlesex South reading room

The Middlesex South reading room, on the fourth floor of Senate House, is a quiet study environment for students from all University of London institutions.

North reading room

The North reading room, on the fourth floor of Senate House, is a study space with comfortable armchairs and sofas, and views across the library's historic exteriors.

Reception

Stewart House is a dedicated Royal Holloway space designed to support student life in London. Its recently refurbished facilities include seminar rooms, breakout spaces and a kitchenette, creating a comfortable place to learn and relax.

Seminar room 1

Stewart House has larger seminar rooms available, adaptable into different sizes, supporting a variety of teaching and learning activities at our London campus.

Seminar room 2

Stewart House has smaller seminar rooms available, which support interactive teaching, group discussions, presentations and collaborative learning, providing an engaging learning environment for our range of London-based courses.

Common area

Stewart House has several common areas, furnished with comfortable seating and tables, offering a space to relax, socialise, study informally or take a break between classes.

Kitchen

The kitchen at Stewart House is a convenient space to make hot drinks and prepare light meals while studying at our London campus.

Exterior entrance

11 Bedford Square is the original home of Royal Holloway's central London campus. Located on one of Bloomsbury's most famous squares, this 18th-century building is close to where Bedford College – the first higher education college for women in the UK – was founded in 1849.

Teaching space

The teaching spaces at 11 Bedford Square are used for seminars, tutorials and group discussions, and support interactive learning.

Common area

The Bedford Square common area is a comfortable space to relax, socialise, study informally or take a break between classes.

Kitchen

11 Bedford Square includes a kitchen where students can make refreshments while studying at our campus in London.

Russell Square

Close to Senate House and Stewart House is Russell Square, Bloomsbury's largest and most famous garden square. The square is a great place for outdoor study or meeting with friends, and reflects London's rich cultural and literary heritage.

Bedford Square

Bedford Square, just steps from one of our London campus buildings, is one of London's finest preserved Georgian garden squares, offering a peaceful green space in the heart of Bloomsbury. Once home to notable writers and scholars, the square reflects the area’s rich architectural heritage and cultural significance.

British Museum

The British Museum is just a short walk from our London campus. The museum houses one of the world's greatest collections of art and historical objects, spanning over two million years of human history, with a range of artefacts and exhibitions exploring cultures from every continent.

Tottenham Court Road

Tottenham Court Road is one of the Underground stations near our central London campus. It's surrounded by shops, restaurants, cafes and theatres, and is connected to the rest of London via the Elizabeth, Central and Northern lines.