Plan your visit

Find out everything you need to know about making a trip to The National Archives in Kew, London. Visiting is free and you do not need to book.

Getting here

The National Archives is located in Kew, southwest London. Find out how to reach us by car, bike, coach and public transport, including accessible routes.
Opening times

We are open from Tuesday to Saturday. Opening hours for our reading rooms, exhibitions, and other facilities vary.
Family visits

We provide a warm welcome to visitors of all ages, including children and family groups. Find out about the activities and facilities available.
Group visits

Groups of all sizes are welcome at The National Archives. Find out everything you need to know about booking a group visit.
Researching here

Learn how to do research in person at The National Archives, as a beginner or an expert, and book your visit to our reading rooms.
What's on

Discover our exhibitions, events and family activities for all – online and at Kew.
Visitor regulations

We ask all visitors to The National Archives to follow our conditions of entry and code of conduct.
Accessibility

Explore how we try to provide comfortable access to our collections and services to all visitors.
Facilities

Find out about the facilities we offer our visitors, including where you can eat and drink, do some research, or take a break.

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