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National Library of WalesNational Library of Wales

National Library of Wales

The National Library is one of the great Libraries of the world. Since 1911 it has enjoyed the right to collect, free of charge, a copy of every printed work published in Britain and Ireland. In addition it has a huge collection of works about Wales and other Celtic countries: books and pamphlets, magazines and newspapers, microforms, ephemera, paintings, maps, drawings, photographs, documents, manuscripts, probate records and genealogical resources. The Library is also the home of the National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales.

Free exhibitions are held throughout the year in our exhibition galleries.

Free guided tours are arranged on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 2.15 pm. An opportunity to have a tour of the building and see some notable treasures.

Pre-booking is essential to avoid disappointment.

Group tours also welcome with pre-booking

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for conferencing Facilities for corporate hospitality Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups French signs/guides Gay friendly German signs/guides Gift shop Italian signs/guides On-site catering On-site light refreshments Postbox Public toilets Regional Tourist Board Member Telephone (public) Wheelchairs available Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Facilities for hearing impairedSmoking not allowed

Prices


Free entry
Free admission to all exhibitions.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes Reading Rooms Mon - Fri 9:30 to 18:00 Saturday 9:30 - 17:00
National Screen & Sound Archives of Wales/Collection Viewing Room
Mon - Fri 10:00am - 17:00 Saturday 9:30 - 16:30
Closed on Sunday
   
National Library of Wales
 
 

Contact

Angharad Jones
Tel: 01970 632801
View the National Library of Wales websitewww.llgc.org.uk
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Venue

National Library of Wales

Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU

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Map reference: SN 594816  Lat: 52.41427  Long: -4.06866


Cars / Motorcycles £1 up to 4 Hrs / £2 over 4 Hrs
Vehicles towing trailer /caravan £2.50 up to 4 Hrs / £5 over 4 Hrs
Bus & Mini Bus Free please pre-book via 01970 632484
Disabled Badge Holders exempt
Tickets can be refunded against one purchase in Library's Cafe or Shop
Free Parking on Saturdays

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 1 mile (1.6 kms) from Aberystwyth station

VisitWales VAQASGreen Dragon Environmental Scheme

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ConferencingConferencing
MeetingsMeetings
Guided TourGuided Tour
Wedding CeremonyWedding Ceremony

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Fri 24 May 2013 Relationships with Pictures
Wed 5 Jun 2013 Doniau'r Duwiol a'r Diwyd
Wed 12 Jun 2013 Dafydd ap Gwilym
Wed 19 Jun 2013 Wales, Israel, Palestine
Tue 25 Jun 2013 Britten's Film Music
Tue 25 Jun 2013 Films / Ffilmiau
Wed 3 Jul 2013 Thomas Jones yr Almanaciwr
Sat 13 Jul 2013 NLW Friends Event / Digwyddiad Cyfeillion Ll.G.C.
Wed 17 Jul 2013 Hannercanmlwyddiant yr Oxford Book of Welsh Verse
Fri 26 Jul 2013 Gallery Talk: Field Notes
Wed 31 Jul 2013 The Rice Paper Diaries
Tue 20 Aug 2013 Children's Cartoons

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is
  • Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc
  • Route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Has a ramp
  • Has steps and no ramp

Entrance

  • Steps to the main entrance
  • Handrail by steps
  • Ramp to entrance
  • Handrail by ramp

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to:
  • Entrance to reception
  • Public toilet
  • Good contrast between the floor and wall
  • Clear surfaces such as glass doors have contrast markings
  • Baby changing facilities

Dining

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided:
  • Gluten free (coeliac)
  • Vegetarian
 
 
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