Gladstone's Library
@gladlib.bsky.social
A unique residential library in North Wales with beautiful Reading Rooms, Food for Thought restaurant, accommodation and more.
Read, write, rest!
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Read, write, rest!
linktr.ee/gladlib
Today, we remember all those who have suffered and continue to suffer because of war. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Today, we remember all those who have suffered and continue to suffer because of war. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
🎄Book your table for our two- or three-course Christmas Lunches from 1st to 21st December 2025!🎁
Every day from 12pm to 2:30pm (1st-21st December only), tuck in to a delicious menu of starters, mains, desserts and beverages in our Food for Thought restaurant.
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Every day from 12pm to 2:30pm (1st-21st December only), tuck in to a delicious menu of starters, mains, desserts and beverages in our Food for Thought restaurant.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🎄Book your table for our two- or three-course Christmas Lunches from 1st to 21st December 2025!🎁
Every day from 12pm to 2:30pm (1st-21st December only), tuck in to a delicious menu of starters, mains, desserts and beverages in our Food for Thought restaurant.
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Every day from 12pm to 2:30pm (1st-21st December only), tuck in to a delicious menu of starters, mains, desserts and beverages in our Food for Thought restaurant.
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🌿Ever wondered what’s down the steps at the back of our garden? Though this area is out of bounds for visitors, these photos offer a sneak peek...
Once overgrown, it’s now a thriving kitchen garden with chard, tomatoes, rhubarb & more, thanks to our amazing volunteers!
Once overgrown, it’s now a thriving kitchen garden with chard, tomatoes, rhubarb & more, thanks to our amazing volunteers!
October 24, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🌿Ever wondered what’s down the steps at the back of our garden? Though this area is out of bounds for visitors, these photos offer a sneak peek...
Once overgrown, it’s now a thriving kitchen garden with chard, tomatoes, rhubarb & more, thanks to our amazing volunteers!
Once overgrown, it’s now a thriving kitchen garden with chard, tomatoes, rhubarb & more, thanks to our amazing volunteers!
📣 Two new tickets released!📣 Join writer and podcaster Caroline Crampton for a one-day masterclass. Learn how to weave personal journeys into works of creative non-fiction, balancing structure, pacing, and material for maximum impact.
🗓Sat 8 Nov '25
🕓10.30AM-3PM
🎟️£70
Our website to book!
🗓Sat 8 Nov '25
🕓10.30AM-3PM
🎟️£70
Our website to book!
October 21, 2025 at 9:02 AM
📣 Two new tickets released!📣 Join writer and podcaster Caroline Crampton for a one-day masterclass. Learn how to weave personal journeys into works of creative non-fiction, balancing structure, pacing, and material for maximum impact.
🗓Sat 8 Nov '25
🕓10.30AM-3PM
🎟️£70
Our website to book!
🗓Sat 8 Nov '25
🕓10.30AM-3PM
🎟️£70
Our website to book!
The first piece of restoration work has started on the Library's chimney!
A huge thank you to the team involved for days spent erecting scaffolding and for the work that has gone into the process so far. We hope you are as delighted as us to see this brilliant work beginning!
A huge thank you to the team involved for days spent erecting scaffolding and for the work that has gone into the process so far. We hope you are as delighted as us to see this brilliant work beginning!
October 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The first piece of restoration work has started on the Library's chimney!
A huge thank you to the team involved for days spent erecting scaffolding and for the work that has gone into the process so far. We hope you are as delighted as us to see this brilliant work beginning!
A huge thank you to the team involved for days spent erecting scaffolding and for the work that has gone into the process so far. We hope you are as delighted as us to see this brilliant work beginning!
Mae’n bleser gennym rannu’r adroddiad effaith ar gyfer ein prosiect peilot 15 mis gyda’r Gronfa Dreftadaeth, sy’n canolbwyntio ar ymgysylltu a dysgu gyda phobl ifanc rhwng 16 a 24 oed.
Darllenwch ein hadroddiad llawn ar ein tudalen Newyddion Diweddaraf!
Darllenwch ein hadroddiad llawn ar ein tudalen Newyddion Diweddaraf!
October 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Mae’n bleser gennym rannu’r adroddiad effaith ar gyfer ein prosiect peilot 15 mis gyda’r Gronfa Dreftadaeth, sy’n canolbwyntio ar ymgysylltu a dysgu gyda phobl ifanc rhwng 16 a 24 oed.
Darllenwch ein hadroddiad llawn ar ein tudalen Newyddion Diweddaraf!
Darllenwch ein hadroddiad llawn ar ein tudalen Newyddion Diweddaraf!
As the days grow colder and the nights draw in, why not cosy up by the fire at Gladstone’s Library? This December, enjoy 20% off your accommodation!
🛏️Single, twin, double rooms plus our suite available
💻 Book your December escape now — link in bio!
🛏️Single, twin, double rooms plus our suite available
💻 Book your December escape now — link in bio!
October 17, 2025 at 11:03 AM
As the days grow colder and the nights draw in, why not cosy up by the fire at Gladstone’s Library? This December, enjoy 20% off your accommodation!
🛏️Single, twin, double rooms plus our suite available
💻 Book your December escape now — link in bio!
🛏️Single, twin, double rooms plus our suite available
💻 Book your December escape now — link in bio!
📣We’re hiring!
Join the Gladstone’s Library team as Events, Conferences & Marketing Assistant. Support events, group bookings, social media & marketing and general administration.
📖£23K/year | 🕑34.5 hrs/week | ✨Apply by 27 Oct 10am
For details, click the link in our bio!
Join the Gladstone’s Library team as Events, Conferences & Marketing Assistant. Support events, group bookings, social media & marketing and general administration.
📖£23K/year | 🕑34.5 hrs/week | ✨Apply by 27 Oct 10am
For details, click the link in our bio!
October 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
📣We’re hiring!
Join the Gladstone’s Library team as Events, Conferences & Marketing Assistant. Support events, group bookings, social media & marketing and general administration.
📖£23K/year | 🕑34.5 hrs/week | ✨Apply by 27 Oct 10am
For details, click the link in our bio!
Join the Gladstone’s Library team as Events, Conferences & Marketing Assistant. Support events, group bookings, social media & marketing and general administration.
📖£23K/year | 🕑34.5 hrs/week | ✨Apply by 27 Oct 10am
For details, click the link in our bio!
Happy birthday to us! It's October 14th - and 123 years ago, Gladstone’s Library was officially opened by Earl Spencer as the National Memorial to W.E. Gladstone. 🎂
The books in this image date back to that time.
The books in this image date back to that time.
October 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Happy birthday to us! It's October 14th - and 123 years ago, Gladstone’s Library was officially opened by Earl Spencer as the National Memorial to W.E. Gladstone. 🎂
The books in this image date back to that time.
The books in this image date back to that time.
📖Befriend a Book 2024: the books are back!
Thanks to Greens Books & 14 generous donors, our 150-year-old treasures have been repaired and restored.
Donors can now visit their befriended book and learn about the restoration process!
greensbooks.co.uk
Thanks to Greens Books & 14 generous donors, our 150-year-old treasures have been repaired and restored.
Donors can now visit their befriended book and learn about the restoration process!
greensbooks.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
📖Befriend a Book 2024: the books are back!
Thanks to Greens Books & 14 generous donors, our 150-year-old treasures have been repaired and restored.
Donors can now visit their befriended book and learn about the restoration process!
greensbooks.co.uk
Thanks to Greens Books & 14 generous donors, our 150-year-old treasures have been repaired and restored.
Donors can now visit their befriended book and learn about the restoration process!
greensbooks.co.uk
📸 We love to see photos taken by guests! Enjoying the quiet Reading Rooms, dining in Food for Thought, chatting in the Gladstone Room, and strolling our grounds.
This lovely group visited over the summer and shared their “gorgeous” experience.
Credit: Bountiful Blessings Travel
This lovely group visited over the summer and shared their “gorgeous” experience.
Credit: Bountiful Blessings Travel
October 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
📸 We love to see photos taken by guests! Enjoying the quiet Reading Rooms, dining in Food for Thought, chatting in the Gladstone Room, and strolling our grounds.
This lovely group visited over the summer and shared their “gorgeous” experience.
Credit: Bountiful Blessings Travel
This lovely group visited over the summer and shared their “gorgeous” experience.
Credit: Bountiful Blessings Travel
📣Applications for our Youth Engagement Volunteer role closes on Wednesday! You'll support our new, two-year Learning and Engagement project funded by @SNForg, engaging with young people, supporting workshop set up and take down, and carrying out research. Training provided. Link in our bio!
October 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
📣Applications for our Youth Engagement Volunteer role closes on Wednesday! You'll support our new, two-year Learning and Engagement project funded by @SNForg, engaging with young people, supporting workshop set up and take down, and carrying out research. Training provided. Link in our bio!
Join novelist and poet Joanna Miller for a one-day masterclass packed with practical tools on research, editing, and bringing characters and settings to life.
🗓Sat 11 Oct '25
🕓10.30AM-3PM
📍Gladstone’s Library
🎟️Tickets £70
Visit our website -> events to book
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🗓Sat 11 Oct '25
🕓10.30AM-3PM
📍Gladstone’s Library
🎟️Tickets £70
Visit our website -> events to book
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October 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Join novelist and poet Joanna Miller for a one-day masterclass packed with practical tools on research, editing, and bringing characters and settings to life.
🗓Sat 11 Oct '25
🕓10.30AM-3PM
📍Gladstone’s Library
🎟️Tickets £70
Visit our website -> events to book
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🗓Sat 11 Oct '25
🕓10.30AM-3PM
📍Gladstone’s Library
🎟️Tickets £70
Visit our website -> events to book
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Exciting news coming soon! Roof & building restoration work has begun at the Library.
We’re open as usual! You may notice some scaffolding, noise, or limited parking. Keep up to date via our social media and our website. Residential guests will receive relevant email updates.
We’re open as usual! You may notice some scaffolding, noise, or limited parking. Keep up to date via our social media and our website. Residential guests will receive relevant email updates.
October 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Exciting news coming soon! Roof & building restoration work has begun at the Library.
We’re open as usual! You may notice some scaffolding, noise, or limited parking. Keep up to date via our social media and our website. Residential guests will receive relevant email updates.
We’re open as usual! You may notice some scaffolding, noise, or limited parking. Keep up to date via our social media and our website. Residential guests will receive relevant email updates.
Join novelist and doctor Selali Fiamanya as he explores connections between art and science. From Chekhov to Adam Kay, see how doctor-writers blur the line between fact and fiction.
🗓Tue 7 Oct '25
🕓7–8PM
🎟️Tickets from £18
Visit our website -> events to book your ticket.
🗓Tue 7 Oct '25
🕓7–8PM
🎟️Tickets from £18
Visit our website -> events to book your ticket.
September 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Join novelist and doctor Selali Fiamanya as he explores connections between art and science. From Chekhov to Adam Kay, see how doctor-writers blur the line between fact and fiction.
🗓Tue 7 Oct '25
🕓7–8PM
🎟️Tickets from £18
Visit our website -> events to book your ticket.
🗓Tue 7 Oct '25
🕓7–8PM
🎟️Tickets from £18
Visit our website -> events to book your ticket.
🌷Our gardens are often admired for their blooms, borders & perfectly pruned trees🌳
Who has the green fingers at Gladstone’s Library? Our amazing volunteers!
Here they are in action—clearing paths, pruning trees & tending the kitchen garden.
Who has the green fingers at Gladstone’s Library? Our amazing volunteers!
Here they are in action—clearing paths, pruning trees & tending the kitchen garden.
September 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🌷Our gardens are often admired for their blooms, borders & perfectly pruned trees🌳
Who has the green fingers at Gladstone’s Library? Our amazing volunteers!
Here they are in action—clearing paths, pruning trees & tending the kitchen garden.
Who has the green fingers at Gladstone’s Library? Our amazing volunteers!
Here they are in action—clearing paths, pruning trees & tending the kitchen garden.
We have grounds work taking place (mainly outside the building) from Monday 29th September until Friday 3rd October. There may be some disruption and noise, and parking will be limited.
Thank you for your patience. We look forward to telling you some exciting news soon!
Thank you for your patience. We look forward to telling you some exciting news soon!
September 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We have grounds work taking place (mainly outside the building) from Monday 29th September until Friday 3rd October. There may be some disruption and noise, and parking will be limited.
Thank you for your patience. We look forward to telling you some exciting news soon!
Thank you for your patience. We look forward to telling you some exciting news soon!
Ever wondered about the history of Gladstone’s Library or dreamed of stepping inside our famous Reading Rooms?
Join one of our Glimpses (just £6.50) and see behind the scenes!
🎟️ Book now by clicking the link in our bio or go to our website -> Events.
Join one of our Glimpses (just £6.50) and see behind the scenes!
🎟️ Book now by clicking the link in our bio or go to our website -> Events.
September 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Ever wondered about the history of Gladstone’s Library or dreamed of stepping inside our famous Reading Rooms?
Join one of our Glimpses (just £6.50) and see behind the scenes!
🎟️ Book now by clicking the link in our bio or go to our website -> Events.
Join one of our Glimpses (just £6.50) and see behind the scenes!
🎟️ Book now by clicking the link in our bio or go to our website -> Events.
Sleep among books... Tucked away in North Wales, we’re the UK’s finest residential library. Rest, read, gather, engage, dine, pause. There's something for everyone at Gladstone's Library.
What's your favourite thing to do, or thing you can't wait to do, at Gladstone's Library?
What's your favourite thing to do, or thing you can't wait to do, at Gladstone's Library?
September 25, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Sleep among books... Tucked away in North Wales, we’re the UK’s finest residential library. Rest, read, gather, engage, dine, pause. There's something for everyone at Gladstone's Library.
What's your favourite thing to do, or thing you can't wait to do, at Gladstone's Library?
What's your favourite thing to do, or thing you can't wait to do, at Gladstone's Library?
Visitors to the Library, from near and far, tell us stories of having visited us 5, 10, 20, 50 years ago... This picture of our Reading Rooms is from 16 years ago. When was the first time you visited Gladstone's Library? What do you think has changed, and what remains the same?
September 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Visitors to the Library, from near and far, tell us stories of having visited us 5, 10, 20, 50 years ago... This picture of our Reading Rooms is from 16 years ago. When was the first time you visited Gladstone's Library? What do you think has changed, and what remains the same?
Women have touched just about every aspect of life in Parliament, even when history overlooked them. From housekeepers to typists, from wives and daughters to reporters, the lives of these women have been largely unacknowledged – until now.
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September 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Women have touched just about every aspect of life in Parliament, even when history overlooked them. From housekeepers to typists, from wives and daughters to reporters, the lives of these women have been largely unacknowledged – until now.
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We have a range of exclusive merchandise available at the Library, from custom-designed mugs and coasters to tea towels, wrapping paper and notebooks. Really, we're only a few items away from you being able to decorate your house with full Gladstone's Library merch!
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September 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We have a range of exclusive merchandise available at the Library, from custom-designed mugs and coasters to tea towels, wrapping paper and notebooks. Really, we're only a few items away from you being able to decorate your house with full Gladstone's Library merch!
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📰 Want to keep up to date with Gladstone's Library's latest news, upcoming events, new offers and more? Sign up to our newsletter by visiting our website and scrolling to the bottom of any page!
September 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📰 Want to keep up to date with Gladstone's Library's latest news, upcoming events, new offers and more? Sign up to our newsletter by visiting our website and scrolling to the bottom of any page!
📣 New Volunteering Opportunity! 📣
Join us as a Youth Engagement Volunteer and be part of our new 2-year project (funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation) working with 2,000+ young people through 150+ sessions on democracy, human rights & religious freedom.
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Join us as a Youth Engagement Volunteer and be part of our new 2-year project (funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation) working with 2,000+ young people through 150+ sessions on democracy, human rights & religious freedom.
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September 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
📣 New Volunteering Opportunity! 📣
Join us as a Youth Engagement Volunteer and be part of our new 2-year project (funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation) working with 2,000+ young people through 150+ sessions on democracy, human rights & religious freedom.
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Join us as a Youth Engagement Volunteer and be part of our new 2-year project (funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation) working with 2,000+ young people through 150+ sessions on democracy, human rights & religious freedom.
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You can pick up a Christmas Lunch order form from the leaflet display next to Reception!
September 16, 2025 at 1:19 PM
You can pick up a Christmas Lunch order form from the leaflet display next to Reception!