Summer 2026 Opening Times and Centre Closures
Over the summer period from Friday 17 July, opening times at our centres will vary, as shown below.
Unless otherwise stated, Lisson Grove remains open Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm throughout the summer. However, the Learning Centre and Editing Suite on the second floor will be closed. The Learning Centre will reopen on Monday 28 September following the end of Extended Enrolment. If you need access to a computer during this period, please make alternative arrangements. Most public libraries provide computer access for local residents, including Westminster Libraries.
Pimlico will remain closed throughout the summer and will reopen on Wednesday 2 September, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, ahead of the new academic year.
Amberley Road will remain closed until Monday 14 September, when Term 1 begins.
Summer opening arrangements
| Centre | Summer opening |
|---|---|
| Lisson Grove | Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm |
| Pimlico | Closed until Wednesday 2 September |
| Amberley Road | Closed until Monday 14 September |
Key dates and closures
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| Thursday 16 July | Term 3 ends. |
| Friday 17 July | All centres closed for the Staff Conference. Summer closure begins at Pimlico and Amberley Road. |
| Monday 31 August | All centres closed for the Summer Bank Holiday. |
| Tuesday 1 September | All centres closed for Staff Development Day. |
| Wednesday 2 September | Main Enrolment begins and Pimlico reopens. |
| Thursday 3 September | Lisson Grove open to 7.00pm. |
| Saturday 5 September | Lisson Grove open 9.00am to 4.00pm. |
| Tuesday 8 September | Lisson Grove open to 7.00pm. |
| Monday 14 September | Term 1 begins and Amberley Road reopens. All centres revert to term-time opening times. Individual course start dates may vary. Extended Enrolment begins. |
| Monday 28 September | Lisson Grove Learning Centre reopens. |
New term-time opening times for 2026/27
From Monday 14 September, our centres will operate the following standard term-time opening hours:
| Centre | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Lisson Grove | Monday and Wednesday: 9.00am-8.00pm (classes may continue until 9.00pm) Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9.00am-5.00pm Saturday: 9.00am-4.00pm Sunday: Closed |
| Pimlico | Tuesday and Thursday: 9.00am-8.00pm (classes may continue until 9.00pm) Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9.00am-5.00pm Saturday and Sunday: Closed |
| Amberley Road | Monday to Thursday: 9.00am-5.00pm Friday to Sunday: Closed |
