Contact or visit Archives and the Local History Library
Address
Walton Street Offices
Aylesbury
HP20 1UU
We are located in the heart of Aylesbury, in the Buckinghamshire Council building. Our entrance is at the side of the council building.
Opening times
| Day | Opening times |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9am to 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am to 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 5pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday (first Saturday of each month only) | 9am to 4pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Christmas period opening times
Archive Service opening times over the Christmas and New Year period:
- Open Tuesday 24 December 9am to 1pm.
- Open Tuesday 31 December 9am to 4pm.
- Open Thursday 2 January 2025 as usual.
- Closed other days.
Facilities for visitors
We have one public room where customers can study archival original material and local studies resources such as:
- maps
- text books
- microfilm
- microfiche
- transcripts
- other documents detailing local history
We also offer:
- computers
- microfilm and microfiche readers
- sockets for you to plug in personal devices
- accessible toilets
- induction loop systems
- magnifying equipment
If you would like to use any of these resources during your visit, let us know and we will book you a specific seat in the room so you can access what you require.
You can use a camera in both our study areas, you will need to buy a permit.
To protect our documents, we do not allow certain items into the searchroom, including:
- pens
- food
- drinks (including water bottles)
Book an appointment
You can visit the archives without an appointment but we recommend booking an appointment 2 working days in advance to avoid disappointment and waiting times.
To book a session, email us with the date(s) you would like to visit. We will reply to confirm your place.
email: [email protected]
Pre-order documents
You can pre-order certain documents with us up to 2 working days before your planned visit.
You can pre-order up to:
- 10 documents for weekday visits
- 8 documents on Saturdays (we're open the first Saturday of every month only)
You're also able to order an additional 3 documents on the day depending how busy it is and this may include a wait time.
There are some documents which might be too large or too fragile for us to produce without advanced notice.
Reader's Tickets
From 1 January 2024 customers visiting the Archives will require a valid Buckinghamshire Library card in order to sign in to our Searchroom.
If you already have a library card then bring it with you for your visit. If you do not already have a valid card then we can issue you with one when you arrive.
To obtain a card you will need to provide proof of your name and current address.
Acceptable proof includes a driving licence, or a combination of items such as a bank card and bill.
You do not need to be a Buckinghamshire resident to obtain a card via the Archives.
Contact Buckinghamshire Archives
Contact Buckinghamshire Archives.
By phone
Telephone: 01296 382 587
Online
Contact Buckinghamshire Archives using our online contact form.
Email: [email protected]