A visitor looking through archived black and white photographs
Access guide
At The National Archives, ensuring that our building, services and holdings are accessible for all our visitors is important to us. We aim to create an environment that makes you feel welcome.
We provide full access to all our public areas; there is a lift to upper floors and the building is wheelchair-friendly. We also have a range of facilities in our reading rooms to help you with your research.
Please contact us before your visit if you have any queries about accessibility, require the use of a wheelchair or if you require a signer.
Accessible travel
Find information about on site disabled parking bays and transport options to get here.
Entrances and getting around
Find out about the touchpad-operated power doors, the lift, assistance dogs and plans of the building and more.
Site facilities and accessibility
Read about the accessibility of general facilities such as toilets and seating in the restaurant area.
Accessible reading room facilities
Find practical information on undertaking your research on everything from document magnifiers and ultra-violet lamps to accessible PCs and signers for deaf people.




