Tour
Behind the scenes tours
Take the chance to go behind the scenes at The National Archives' repositories and see a range of historical documents.
What's on
Discover our exhibitions, events and family activities for all – online and at Kew.
Talks and tours
Join archives staff and world-leading experts for exciting talks and tours, in person and online.
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Talk
Britain's love affair with the railways
Come along for a celebration of the modern railway.
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Talk
Family history: using First World War records
Learn how to use First World War army records to inform your family history research.
Love Letters season
Discover 500 years of devotion, longing, sacrifice and passion through our events programme.
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Exhibition
Love Letters
A free exhibition showcasing 500 years of devotion, longing, sacrifice and passion. Opening 24 January 2026.
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Late
Love Letters Late: Ghosted
Ever been left on read? So have they – for centuries. Meet the ghosts of love past at a one night only after-hours event.
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Talk
Hidden Love: LGBTQ+ relationships in the archives
How did people defy state prejudice to find love and relationships?
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Talk
Wallis and Edward: the greatest love story of the 20th century
How did Wallis Simpson, a Baltimore socialite become one of the most vilified women of the 20th century?
Exhibitions and displays
Visiting Kew? Don't miss our often-changing exhibitions and displays, large and small.
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Exhibition
Happy & Glorious
See artwork commissioned for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023, on public display for the first time.
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Display
Stories Unboxed
Each month we take a single, remarkable document, put it on display, and explore its story.
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Display
The Cabinet Table
Examine our replica Cabinet table and explore leaders from the past through their documents at this permanent display.
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Exhibition
Love Letters
A free exhibition showcasing 500 years of devotion, longing, sacrifice and passion. Opening 24 January 2026.
Family activities
Travel through time with our activities for all ages. Learn, create and have fun together!
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Family activity
Time Travel craft club
Get creative and crafty with the family this summer!
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Family activity
Ministry of Time Travel: online mission
Are you brave enough to become a Time Agent in this online adventure?
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Family activity
Time Travel Tots: messy play
Join us for a messy play session! We'll use lots of fun sensory materials to spark children's imagination and creativity.
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Family activity
Time Travel Tots: sensory storytelling
Excite your child's senses through music, play, props and toys bringing themes from our collection to life.
Browse what’s on
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Exhibitions and displays
Visiting Kew? Don't miss our often-changing exhibitions and displays, large and small.
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Events
Join us at The National Archives, Kew or live online for exciting events including talks, tours and family fun.
Browse by series
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Series
Time Travel Club
Come along to our regular events for children. Spend time together – with an archives twist!
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Series
Getting started with family history
This January, join our experts on Saturdays to learn how you can begin your journey into family history.
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Series
Secrets of The National Archives
Secrets of The National Archives showcases some of the most notable documents and stories from the collection.
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Series
Love Letters season
Discover 500 years of devotion, longing, sacrifice and passion through our events programme.
Browse by format
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Format
Family activities
Travel through time with our activities for all ages. Learn, create and have fun together!
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Format
Talks and tours
Join archives staff and world-leading experts for exciting talks and tours, in person and online.
Browse by location
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Location
Online
See all our online events, including an exciting range of talks and tours.
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Location
At The National Archives, Kew
See what's on at The National Archives, Kew, including events, exhibitions and displays.