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 |
Facilities for visitors
We have 1 public room where customers can study archival original material and local studies resources, for example:
- 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
Tell us if you would like to use any of these resources during your visit. We'll book you a specific seat in the room so you can access what you need.
You can use a camera in both our study areas, you will need to buy a permit.
To protect our documents, there are some items we do not allow 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 dates you would like to visit. We'll 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 6 documents.
You can also order an additional 3 documents (on the day) depending on how busy it is. This may include an additional wait.
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]