Visit us

You can view original documents in the reading rooms from 09:00 Tuesday to Saturday. Find out the opening times of our restaurant, cafe and bookshop.

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.

As well as researching, there is a range of events, exhibitions, talks and workshops here to get involved in.

• With Love
• 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 here and how to get started.

• New to using archives?
• How to order, view and copy documents
• What can I take into the reading rooms?
• What records we hold
• What to expect when researching
• Do I need a reader’s ticket?
• Using The National Archives’ reference library
• Handling documents

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
• Places to eat and drink
• Site facilities

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

Coronavirus update: The National Archives is closed to visitors until further notice.

• 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.