What, when, where in SW1
 

Other useful learning & employment contacts

Citizens Advice Bureau (Pimlico) 0844 477 1611

Pimlico Citizens Advice Bureau
140 Tachbrook Street, SW1V 2NE
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau offers free, confidential and independent advice to residents on a wide range of issues. Anyone can visit the local centre however drop in times vary and it may be advisable to phone ahead in case you need an appointment for specialist advice.
CAB also offer a weekly debt advice drop-in service for local residents if you need advice on managing debts, mortgage arrears or help if you’re generally finding it hard to make ends meet.
The drop-in session (no appointment necessary) runs every Friday morning from 10-12pm in ‘The Youth Club’ on the Churchill Gardens Estate, Churchill Garden Rd, SW1V 3AL.

Local Libraries (Westminster City Council)

www.westminster.gov.uk/libraries
Anyone can join and use Westminster Libraries for free. They offer:

  • Many books, CDs, DVDs, language courses and talking books.
  • Computer use including internet access and office. To book please call 020 7641 1300
  • Many activities for children, especially in the summer holidays
  • On-line services, accessible from home – reservations, renewals and free access to subscription websites

Pimlico Library 020 7641 1300

Lupus Street, SW1V 3AT
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri 9.30am - 8pm
Sat - 9.30am - 5pm
Sun - 1.30pm - 5pm

St. James’s Library 020 7641 1300

62 Victoria Street, SW1E 6QP
Opening Hours:
Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri - 9am - 7pm
Wed - 10am - 7pm
Sat - 9.30am - 1.30pm

Victoria Library 020 7641 1300

160, Buckingham Palace Road, SW1 9UD
Opening Hours:
Mon - 9.30am - 8pm
Tue, Thurs, Fri - 9.30am - 7pm
Wed - 10am - 7pm
Sat - 9.30am - 5pm

Home Library Service 020 7641 5405

If you find it difficult to visit your library, Westminster City Council’s Home Library Service may be able to visit you.

South Westminster Legal Advice Centre 020 7931 7744

246 Vauxhall Bridge Road, SW1V 1AU
If you are on a low income you can get free legal advice here on Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6.30 - 8.00.

^top