RES HQ & Library Information Hub – Welcome to Our New Home
The Royal Entomological Society has officially moved into its new Library and Headquarters at Wenlock Road, London, marking an exciting new chapter in the Society’s history. After almost a decade based in St Albans, the move provides the Society with its own dedicated home in central London, designed to support insect science, collaboration, learning and community engagement.
We look forward to welcoming members, fellows, researchers, volunteers and visitors into a vibrant new space that reflects our mission to enrich the world with insect science.
Getting here
Royal Entomological Society
24 Wenlock Road
London, N1 7TA
Core Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10:30-15:30
Facilities
- Toilets – WC facilities available on site.
- Lift access – lift facilities to support access between floors.
- Library & Archive – specialist entomological books, journals and historical collections.
- Meeting & event spaces – informal areas for meetings, networking, collaboration, and Society activities.
Accessibility
We want everyone to feel welcome at our new home. Lift access is available throughout the building, and visitors are encouraged to share any accessibility requirements in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contact
Members and Fellows will be able to visit the Library & Head Office by appointment to consult collections, undertake research and borrow materials from the main collection. Please email us using one of the addresses below to arrange a visit.
Email: info@royensoc.co.uk
Library enquiries: library@royensoc.co.uk
Contact the team
About the New HQ
Our new headquarters is more than just an office. It has been designed as a welcoming hub where insect scientists, educators, communicators and enthusiasts can connect, collaborate and share ideas. The building offers:
- A central London location close to Old Street, Angel, King’s Cross, St Pancras and Euston stations.
- Dedicated office, meeting and networking spaces.
- A home for the Society’s world-renowned Library and Archive.
- Flexible spaces for events, workshops, lectures and special interest groups.
Visit the Library
Home to one of the world’s most significant entomological collections, the RES Library and Archive contains centuries of insect science literature, journals, rare books and historical records that support research, learning and discovery.
The Library is expected to open at Wenlock Road in October 2026. Members and Fellows will be able to visit by appointment to consult collections, undertake research and borrow materials from the main collection.
A New Chapter for Insect Science
The move to Wenlock Road represents the beginning of a new era for the Society. Alongside housing our historic collections, the new HQ will provide a dynamic base for events, networking, education, research collaboration and public engagement.
We look forward to working with our community to ensure this space becomes a thriving centre for insect science for generations to come.
Stay in touch
We have several e-newsletters – one for supporters, one for educators, one for those interested in policy, and one for those generally interested in insect science.
Subscribe to one or all of these and we will keep you in the know of all the ins and outs of the Royal Entomological Society.
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The Royal Entomological Society is a non-profit organisation and relies on publishing, membership and donations to pursue its support of scientific, educational, ecological and entomological causes
Much like the diversity of insects, there are many ways to support us and our work. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, makes a huge impact and enables us to continue to enrich the world with insect science.
