Britain is home to some seriously beautiful libraries. We're talking historic buildings packed with huge collections that put the Beauty and the Beast library to shame.

And while bookish Brits are bound to have their favourite reading spots, there are some libraries that make for a seriously pretty backdrop for settling in with a novel.

Here we take a look at some of the UK's most beautiful libraries from eye-catching historic spots to reading rooms where every nook and cranny is jam-packed with tomes.