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Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration is the UK’s new public space for illustration, located in Clerkenwell, London. We believe illustration changes everything.

We are free to enter – explore the UK’s only illustration Library, public artworks and newly planted gardens plus all-age illustration activities. Enjoy delicious food in historic surroundings at our cafe and browse our shop stocked with unique illustration gifts.

Our three galleries in a former waterworks showcase the breadth and dynamism of illustration through regularly changing exhibitions which can be booked in advance or on the day.

Now open Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm

Photo of a three story building with a round one in front
A woman looks at work

Shop

Explore our online shop – now open for orders

Eating and drinking

Enjoy delicious toasties, coffees and snacks during your visit in our unique restored boiler house.

A man in a wheelchairs throws up his arms in front of a large mural
Illustration of a person on a ladder drawing on the wall

New River Head

Quentin Blake set out to create the UK’s national centre for illustration in 2002
A world with drawing
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration is a registered charity. Income from ticket sales helps fund our community arts programmes, creative workshops and outreach activities.