Visit us

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.

Our building is now open to everyone, but the opening times of our services varies throughout the week.

We have a varied events programme, including activities for all the family.

• Exhibitions
• Online events
• Events at Kew
• Time Travel Club

Find out more about the booking process.

Find out what type of research you can do with our collection and how to get started.

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

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 are free to visit and open to everyone, providing a warm welcome to visitors of all ages, including children and family groups.

We welcome group visits and coach bookings.

Situated in a riverside location in leafy Kew, we are a year-round venue with extensive, landscaped grounds offering both daytime and evening hire.

• Events auditorium
• Atrium and balconies
• Our grounds

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