Open Doors - Glamorgan Archives

Glamorgan Archives is a local authority archive service for the authorities of Bridgend, Caerphilly, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff and the Vale of Glamorgan. It collects, preserves and makes available to the public documents from the area dating from the 12th century to the present day. Over 12km of documents are held in the strongrooms of its purpose-built facility.

Come along and discover what an archive building does, and how it works.

Behind the scenes tours will be running at 10am, 11.30am, 12.30pm and 2pm. Contact the site in advance to reserve your free place - 

Email: glamro@cardiff.gov.uk
Tel: 029 2087 2299

Meet members of the Glamorgan Family History Society who will be available to answer your questions and will be giving two free short talks – no need to book for the talks, just turn up - 

11am - Researching your Irish Family History
2pm - Online Resources for Welsh and English Family History: Beyond Ancestry and Find My Past 

Explore documents recording hundreds of years of the history of Glamorgan. And find out more about the work that goes on in the conservation studio.

Staff will be on hand to offer advice and guidance on starting and continuing your research.

Location - Glamorgan Archives, Clos Parc Morgannwg, Leckwith, Cardiff, CF11 8AW.

Full directions and public transport options can be found at  https://glamarchives.gov.uk/visiting-us/

Free parking is available onsite.

The Glamorgan Archives building is fully accessible. The tours require moving around the building. The tour route is wheelchair accessible and chairs are available at all stopping points. If you have any access concerns, please let the site know when booking.