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Library and shared spaces

  • A student in a red hoodie is crouched in the aisle of the library between 2 tall shelf units. She is flicking through an book and has a laptop open beside her.
    Central Saint Martins library, UAL. Photo: Ana Blumenkron

    Library

    Central Saint Martins Library is an extensive resource for study and research, with technology-rich workspaces, quiet space and collaborative working.

  • The Loan Store helpdesk. A sign above says Central Loan Store in bold capital lettering. There are posters hanging and there is a large Mac screen visible. A member of staff is behind the counter and another is on the other side facing them. On the countertop is a tablet and one of the staff members is swiping the screen.
    Loan Store, Central Saint Martins, UAL. Photo: Ana Blumenkron

    Loan Store

    A range of loan equipment to support student learning and making, including portable audiovisual equipment. Students can borrow equipment on a short-term basis for no additional charge.

  • Close up of a CSM student ID card being tapped at the entrance barriers.
    Photo: Ana Blumenkron (cropped)

    Student Centre

    Central Saint Martins Student Centre has a dedicated team to support you with official matters such as ID cards, forms and documentation.

  • An industrial style canteen counter with a screen above reading 'Katsu Kitchen' and showing a menu. A staff member in a black t-shirt is waiting to serve students and bowls of food are visible on the countertop under heatlamps. The wall behind has square teal tiles and other serving stations are visible to the right and left.
    Central Saint Martins canteen. Photo: Ana Blumenkron

    Canteen

    Serving meals to our community every day, CSM Canteen focuses on wellbeing and sustainability. Preparing freshly-made, locally-sourced produce with a 70% vegetarian or vegan menu.

  • A student is ordering from staff at the bar, which has a brightly coloured branded front. Bar visitors, tables and a window with trees outside are visible.
    The Platform Bar. Photo: Joy Kirigo

    Platform Bar

    Students, staff and public are welcome at the Platform Bar, Central Saint Martins. We work with local breweries Two Tribes and Mondo, and we have a carefully curated wine list.

  • People browse items at a mobile
    Swap Shop, Central Saint Martins, UAL. Photo: Ana Blumenkron

    Swap Shop

    Donate or take away surplus and discarded materials at our sustainable materials hub.

  • Plants and flowers in containers on a roof

    Roof terrace

    Outdoor roof space with active dye garden at the top of the Granary building. Students and staff maintain plants and extract natural dyes for use in our print and dye workshops.

  • View from the front: seating and lighting set up in the LVMH lecture theatre.
    LVMH lecture theatre, Central Saint Martins, UAL. Photo: Ana Blumenkron

    LVMH Lecture Theatre

    Our state of the art, multipurpose lecture theatre and events facility hosts lectures and major events throughout the year.

A silver bicycle with a brown seat is locked to a rack in an indoor area. A mint-green helmet hangs on the bike. Other bikes are visible in the background.
Bike Shed, Central Saint Martins, UAL. Photo: Ana Blumenkron

Bike storage

270 CCTV-monitored bicycle parking spaces for students and staff.

Located in our basement, accessed via turnstiles in The Crossing.

Spaces are first come, first served. To book, email infrastructure@csm.arts.ac.uk from your UAL email address, and include your student ID (emails from non-university accounts will be automatically rejected).

Notes for use

  • Please do not take bicycles anywhere else in the building.
  • For safety reasons, use a bike lock.
  • For daily use only: please do not leave your bike overnight.
  • Not suitable for motorcycles or mopeds. Motorcycle parking can be found at the northern end of the King's Cross site.
An angle shot of the Street at CSM showing part of the Street just inside the barriers and some of the upper levels and signage over the canteen. Students are visible throughout the spaces.
The Street at CSM. Photo: Ana Blumenkron

The Street

A multipurpose open-plan area at the centre of our King’s Cross campus, with overhead walkways across 3 levels.

Here you'll find the arts supplies shop, Central Loan Store, LVMH Lecture Theatre, Swap Shop and Canteen. The space is used for student exhibitions, runway shows, performances and our end of year CSM Shows.

Showers and changing rooms

Room J101: first floor of J Block.

The Crossing

Public walkway, open 24 hours a day

Entrances on Handyside Street Canopy and Stable Street. The Crossing is home to our Window Galleries.

A sign on a gray wall reads
Quiet Capsule, Central Saint Martins, UAL. Photo: Ana Blumenkron

Quiet spaces

Multi-faith spaces for prayer, personal reflection, meditation.

All students are welcome to use these spaces. You do not need special permission to enter. Please be respectful of anyone using these rooms.

King's Cross

  • Multi-faith room First-floor middle bridge (between blocks E and J)
  • Wellbeing room K project space pod
  • Rooms D127 and D128 serve as quiet spaces from 6pm Monday to Friday all year round; and Saturdays during term time.

Archway

  • Front of the café.
  • Ground floor, Archway Annexe: by the entrance.

Explore more

  • A close-up landscape shot of a coral-coloured necklace made of bio-plastic worn on a body, with shoulders, top of chest, chin and mouth visible.
    'The Ocean Left Its Dead Alive', Lulu Tian, 2025 BA (Hons) Jewellery Design, Central Saint Martins, UAL

    Courses

  • Two people at an exhibition interacting closely next to large-scale hanging Chinese calligraphy on white material
    Thousand-Character Text, ZHEN WU, BA Fine Art 2025

    Our Schools


  • Open days and visits

Central Saint Martins

Contact

Telephone

+44 (0)20 7514 7444

Address

1 Granary Square
King's Cross
London
N1C 4AA