Visit us

Our reading room is now open Tuesday to Friday by appointment only.

Plan your journey here with our address in Kew, maps and information about local public transport links. Accessible route maps for disabled visitors are available.

We’ve moved our events programme online, including activities for all the family.

• With Love
• Online Events
• Keeper’s Gallery
• The Cabinet Room table
• The Time Travel Club
• While you’re here

Find out what type of research you can do with our collection and how to get started, including information on the processes and safety measures we have put in place.

• Why do I have to book my visit?
• What can I expect when I visit?
• Do I need a reader’s ticket?
• What can I take into the reading rooms?
• Handling documents
• New to using archives?
• What records we hold
• What to expect when researching

The National Archives is fully accessible to disabled visitors. Find out about accessible travel and our on site facilities.

• Getting here
• Entrances and getting around
• Site facilities

We accommodate school groups, academic research groups and library and information service professionals.

Please note that until further notice our event and conference facilities are unavailable for hire.

• Events auditorium
• Talks room
• Atrium and balconies
• Our grounds
• Our food

Working with our private security providers, we provide optimum access to the collection while ensuring the security of our visitors, staff and site.