Visiting Hampshire Archives and Local Studies

Before you visit us we advise check our online catalogue or list of commonly used documents to check whether we have what you are looking for.

Researchers need a CARN (County Archive Research Network) ticket. These are free and can be issued immediately if you have proof of identity and address. One-day temporary tickets are also available.

Visitors need to sign in to agree to search room guidelines

• to maintain the search room as a quiet study area
• to use pencils at all times
• not to smoke, drink or eat
• NB large bags may not be taken into the searchroom

Document availability

Retrieval of documents and other items from our strongrooms ceases after 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 4pm on Friday and 3.30pm on Saturday. Items required for weekday evening use must be ordered before these times.

Copying

Visitors to our search room are charged for photocopies at flat rates per A4/A3 page - see standard copy order form 76kb pdf
Alternatively, visitors may use their own hand-held cameras on payment of a £10 session/day fee.
NB: some copying restrictions apply.

Visitor facilities

• We have power points for laptops in the search room
• Our building is equipped with lifts and a hearing loop.
• Lockers and lockable coat hangers are available at reception, where we also have toilets and accessible toilets and baby changing facilities.
• Children are welcome under supervision.
• We have a refreshment room with a hot drinks vending machine and water dispenser. You can bring your own food to eat there or on our garden terrace.

More information about access and accessibility.