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The National Archives

 
 
ADDRESS
Ruskin Avenue, TW9 4DU 
 
TELEPHONE
020 8876 3444 
 
OPENING TIMES
Tue 9am-7pm, Wed 9am- 5pm, Thu 9am-7pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9-5pm | Closed Sun & Mon
 
PRICES
Free
 

Nearby The National Archives

 
 
 
The National ArchivesLocated in Kew - one of Greater London's most idyllic locations - The National Archives manages one of the largest archival collections in the world. From the Domesday Book to very the latest publications of government papers, the centre is a treasure trove of over 1000 years of history. In addition to regular opening hours, on Saturdays they provide behind-the-scenes tours of the building, offering visitors a chance to see how the venue functions, whilst also pointing out highlights of the collection. As the holder of all public records for the UK, England and Wales, visitors can access all records for free. The tour provides an introduction on how to use the system and centre to carry out individual research, particular family and military history research. The centre also holds a regular programme of events, picking up on themes from their various collections. Tours need to be booked in advance. A fascinating and thought-provoking way to spend a couple of hours. After you've visited, why not head to Kew Gardens and then for refreshments at one of the pleasant gastro-pubs or tea-rooms overlooking Kew green. If you visit in summertime, sit outside and watch the village cricket team compete.

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Underground Stations

Underground Stations

 
Kew Gardens Tube Station
 
9 minutes walk
 
Gunnersbury Tube Station
 
17 minutes walk
 
Railway Stations

Railway Stations

 
Chiswick Railway Station
 
12 minutes walk
 
 
Car Parks

Car Parks

 
Old Deer Park
 
25 minutes walk
 
Syon House Car Park
 
34 minutes walk
 
 
 

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Near The National Archives
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4-5 Hanger Lane, W5 | 2.1 miles from The National Archives
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel  Double Rooms: 82% off from £41
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Alternative Historic Buildings nearest The National Archives

Nearest to The National Archives
Kew Palace London
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Kew Palace
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Kew Gardens, TW9 | 11 minutes from The National Archives
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Queen Charlotte's Cottage London
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Queen Charlotte's Cottage
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Kew Gardens Richmond, Surrey, TW9 | 11 minutes from The National Archives
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Hogarth's House London
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Hogarth's House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Hogarth Lane, Great West Road, London, W4 | 23 minutes from The National Archives
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Sights and Attractions near The National Archives

The best museums, galleries, attractions near The National Archives
Shirley Sherwood Gallery London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Shirley Sherwood Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Kew Gardens, TW9 | 11 minutes from The National Archives
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Kew Bridge Steam Museum London
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Kew Bridge Steam Museum
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
Green Dragon Lane, TW8 | 16 minutes from The National Archives
If you're into steam-powered stuff or simply have a penchant for the unusual and unique then the Victorian Kew Bridge Steam Museum is more than worth ...More
 
 
 
Musical Museum London
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Musical Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
368 High Street, TW8 | 18 minutes from The National Archives
Experience the fascinating world of automatic musical instruments at this unusual, melodious museum. The many instruments housed here were all designed to provide music at the ...More
 
 
 
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Near The National Archives
David Nash: Talk London
David Nash: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions  Dates: Tuesday 29th May 2012 - 7pm
Kew Gardens (Royal Botanic Gardens), Kew, Richmond, TW9 | 11 minutes from The National Archives
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Waterworks Railway Running London
Waterworks Railway Running
London > Events > Tours  Dates: Saturday 26th May and Sunday 27th May 2012 - 11am-4pm
Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, TW8 | 16 minutes from The National Archives
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Rotative Steam Engines Running London
Rotative Steam Engines Running
London > Events > Tours  Dates: 2nd June 2012 to 24th June 2012 - 11am-4pm
Kew Bridge Steam Museum, Green Dragon Lane, TW8 | 16 minutes from The National Archives
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Entertainment near The National Archives

Near The National Archives
Riverside Studios - Theatre London
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Riverside Studios - Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Crisp Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 | 2.3 miles from The National Archives
Excellent small studio theatre staging innovative comedy and more serious productions. The Riverside's location on the Thames in Hammersmith makes it the local theatre of West ...More
 
 
 
Watermans London
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Watermans
London > Entertainment > Arts Centres
40 High Street, Brentford, TW8 | 20 minutes from The National Archives
An attractive multi-cultural, multi-purpose arts centre on the river in Brentford, Watermans is a real draw in this part of town. The 175-seat theatre shows a ...More
 
 
 
Tabard Theatre London
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Tabard Theatre
London > Entertainment > Theatres
2 Bath Road, London, W4 | 35 minutes from The National Archives
Located above the Tabard pub in Chiswick, the Tabard Theatre hosts all kinds of live entertainment from experimental work and comedy to Shakespeare. Opened ...More
 
 
 
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Shopping near The National Archives

The best shops and markets near The National Archives
Oliver's Wholefoods Store London
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Oliver's Wholefoods Store
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
5 Station Approach, Kew, TW9 | 9 minutes from The National Archives
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Zita Elze London
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Zita Elze
London > Shopping > Florists
287 Sandycombe Road, Kew, TW9 | 14 minutes from The National Archives
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Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Wyndham House Butchers
London > Shopping > Food and Drink Shops
229 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 | 27 minutes from The National Archives
The Wyndham House flagship butchers on the Fulham Road fast built up a reputation as one of London's best butchers. This third family-run operation in Chiswick ...More
 
 
 
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Restaurants near The National Archives

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Annie's London
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Annie's
London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
162 Thames Road, Strand-on-the-Green, , London, W4 | 5 minutes from The National Archives
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Kew Grill London
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Kew Grill
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
10B Kew Green, TW9 | 7 minutes from The National Archives
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Ma Cuisine Bistrot London
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Ma Cuisine Bistrot
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
The Old Post Office, 9 Station Approach, TW9 | 9 minutes from The National Archives
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Education near The National Archives

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Leiths School of Food and Wine - Evening Classes London
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Leiths School of Food and Wine - Evening Classes
London > Education > Cookery Courses
16-20 Wendell Road, London, W12 | 2.1 miles from The National Archives
Courses in practical cookery for enthusiastic amateurs at London's best cookery school. Evening courses at Leiths run from 6.45pm to 9.15pm on a variety of topics ...More
 
 
 
The Artists Theatre School London
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The Artists Theatre School
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Ealing Studios, London, W5 | 2.2 miles from The National Archives
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107 Gunnersbury Lane, London, W3 | 36 minutes from The National Archives
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Kew Gardens, TW9 | 11 minutes from The National Archives
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Kew, Richmond, London, TW9 | 11 minutes from The National Archives
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
Burlington Lane, London, W4 | 23 minutes from The National Archives
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The Greyhound London
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
The Greyhound
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82 Kew Green, Richmond, TW9 | 9 minutes from The National Archives
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The Bell and Crown London
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The Bell and Crown
London > Nightlife > Pubs
11-13 Thames Road, Chiswick, London, W4 | 9 minutes from The National Archives
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Old Packhorse London
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Old Packhorse
London > Nightlife > Pubs
434 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 | 23 minutes from The National Archives
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The National Archives clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
Editor's Top Pick - Recommended
Tea Box
London > Nightlife > Bars
7 Paradise Road, TW9 | 1.8 miles from The National Archives
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Green Room
London > Nightlife > Bars
45A Goldhawk Road, London, W12 | 2.7 miles from The National Archives
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The Bluejay
London > Nightlife > Bars
184 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 | 2.9 miles from The National Archives
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Meeting venue hire near The National Archives

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near The National Archives.
Kew Gardens London
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Kew Gardens
London > Business > Venue Hire
Kew Gardens, Richmond upon Thames, TW9 | 11 minutes from The National Archives
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Chiswick House London
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Chiswick House
London > Business > Venue Hire
Burlington Lane, Chiswick House Grounds, Chiswick, London, W4 | 23 minutes from The National Archives
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High Road House London
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High Road House
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162 Chiswick High Road, Chiswick, London, W4 | 31 minutes from The National Archives
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NYJO Nonet
Concerts | On 27th May 2012 

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Halfway House 1.6 miles from The National Archives

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Concerts | On 27th May 2012 

Half Moon 2.76 miles from The National Archives

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