The largest independent library outside London, a serene Georgian reading room filled with books, soft light and a deep hush. Level front-door access with an external wheelchair lift. Calm throughout the day, with quiet corners to read or work. A beloved, atmospheric sanctuary in the city centre. Membership or a day visit welcome.
Sensory Information
Baseline sensory guide. Conditions can change throughout the day.
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Lavender tintLavender-tinted lenses selected for this venue’s light profile.
Lavender tint is selected to gently soften everyday lighting without over-filtering the space.
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Light reduction is selected so you can take the edge off occasional sound without losing the venue’s natural atmosphere.
About The Lit & Phil Library
The Lit & Phil Library is a library in Newcastle. On the KindHours sensory scale, where 1 is the calmest and 5 the most intense, it is rated noise 1 out of 5, crowds 1 out of 5, lighting 3 out of 5, scent 1 out of 5, which makes it calm overall.
Venue quick facts
- Type
- library
- Location
- 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle
- Opening hours
- Mon/Wed/Thu 9:30am-7pm, Tue 9:30am-8pm, Fri 9:30am-5pm, Sat 9:30am-1pm