Bristol Archives searchroom booking

Opening hours:

Tuesday - Thursday, 9.30am - 4.30pm

The searchroom is no longer open on Saturdays.

Up-to-date opning hours, inlcuding any periods of closure, may be found here: Opening times | Bristol Archives

Bookings

We encourage pre-booking an appointment.

Document ordering

Documents must be ordered when you book. You can order up to 4 individual items. You must provide the references for the documents you wish to see, use our online catalogue to find the relevant reference numbers. Your documents will be waiting for you when you arrive, further items can be ordered during your session or by emailing [email protected] in advance. Orders are not produced between 12 noon and 1.15pm. Last orders for on-the-day production are at 3.45pm.

Parking at Bristol Archives

Parking is free in the Create Centre carpark, but you will need to request a parking permit from the Create reception when you arrive. More information about getting to Bristol Archives.

Using the searchroom

Please watch the video below if this is your first visit to Bristol Archives.

More information about our services and searchroom procedures can be found on FAQ page on our website.

If you have any questions about the process please email [email protected]

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