How to find us

The National Archives is located just off the South Circular road, near to the M4. There are several options for reaching us by public transport, and we also provide bicycle racks for those arriving by bike.

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address: The National Archives Kew Richmond Surrey TW9 4DU
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By car and motorbike

If you are arriving or departing by car or taxi, please note that our sat nav postcode is TW9 4AD and that access is via Bessant Drive.

body: The National Archives is located within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). Most vehicles, including cars and vans, need to meet the ULEZ emissions standards or their drivers must pay a daily charge to drive within the zone.

Car park

We charge a fee to park in our visitor car park.

Up to two hours: £2.50
Up to four hours: £4.50
Over four hours: £7.00

Pay points can be found inside our building. Our pay points are card only.

There is a dedicated motorbike parking area in the car park and accessible parking bays for disabled visitors. Blue badge holders are exempt from our parking fee.

By bicycle

The National Archives is located next to the Thames Path, part of the National Cycle Network (Route 4). Bicycle sheds are provided, although bicycles are left at your own risk. Bicycles, including folding bicycles, are not permitted inside the building.

Some of the entrances to our site, and some of the paths in our grounds, are for shared pedestrian and cycle use. Please take extra care when cycling around our site.

By public transport

Rail

The nearest stations are Kew Gardens, which is served by the District tube line and the London Overground line, and Kew Bridge, served by South Western Railway.

Bus

The R68 bus route (from Hampton Court via Richmond) terminates by the entrance to The National Archives. Other routes stopping nearby include:

110 (Hounslow to Hammersmith via Richmond), alight on Mortlake Road near Kew Green (10-minute walk)
65 (Ealing to Kingston via Richmond), alight on Kew Road near Victoria Gate (15-minute walk)
237 (Shepherd’s Bush to Hounslow Heath via Chiswick), alight at Kew Bridge (20-minute walk)
267 (Hammersmith to Fulwell via Brentford), alight at Kew Bridge (20-minute walk)

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Transport for London can help you plan your visit via public transport.

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