Group visits and presentations

Plan your group visit to the Bank of England Museum and learn about our group presentations

Visiting our museum as a group

We warmly welcome groups to visit the museum for free. For groups larger than 15 people, please pre-book your self-guided tour slot.

When booking a slot, please note that each event offers multiple time slots over a three-month period. To find your slot, look for the event that spans the desired timeframe (e.g., to book in December, check the event that starts in October and then navigate through the calendar).

To ensure a smooth entry, please arrive promptly at your chosen time slot. Your group will need to pass through security in groups of 10 before starting the tour. Activity sheets are available at the reception desk to enhance your visit.

Talks for adult community groups in the UK

We offer presentations for adult community groups based in the UK. Community groups are groups who work for the benefit of the public. We accept bookings from adult community groups who operate on an ‘open-to-all’ and ‘not-for-profit’ basis.

Please select the talk that is most appropriate for your group size. All our talks are free and need to be booked in advance. 

If you would like to organise a talk for people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), please send us an email so we can discuss your requirements further.

For more information, email us at education@bankofengland.co.uk, or call us on 020 3461 5545 (Monday to Friday), between 10am and 4pm. If the line is busy, please leave a message and we will call you back.

History of the Bank of England

Best for:
 Adult community groups (18+ years) with a general interest in the Bank of England
Group size:
 15 to 49 people
Length: 40 to 55 minutes
Format:
 In-person (in our museum)
Days:
 Tuesday to Thursday
Times: 
 2.30pm and 3.30pm
Booking:

How to book your visit

  1. Open this bookings page.
  2. Choose a date, time and type of talk select your preferred date from the calendar and pick an available time slot.
  3. Enter your details. Fill in your name, email address, and any other required information.
  4. Confirm your booking Click the 'Book' or 'Submit' button to finalise your reservation. You should receive a confirmation email shortly after.

If you have any questions, please email us at education@bankofengland.co.uk, or call us on 020 3461 5545 (Monday to Friday), between 10am and 4pm.

For more information or to arrange a self-guided visit, please refer to our group visits page.

  • This presentation provides a brief history of the Bank of England since it was founded in 1694 and describes its main role and functions today. Talks can be provided in-person in the museum, or online via MS Teams or Zoom. Online talks must be hosted by the school or group.

    There will be time to ask questions.

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This page was last updated 23 September 2025