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National Library of Wales

The National Library of Wales

Museum, free entry

Rhiw Penglais,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3BU

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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.

It boasts 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.

Weekly guided tours; pre-booking essential. 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

www.llgc.org.uk

The 03 Bus service runs every 30 mins during term time and every hour non-term time starting at the town's bus station and travelling up Penglais Hill to the Library. Car parking charges redeemable at the Library shop and in the Pendinas Restaurant.

Opening details

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

Prices

Free entry

Free admission to all exhibitions.

Also at this Venue

Contact

Elen Rees

Address

Rhiw Penglais,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3BU

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

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Situated on Penglais Hill (A487). Free parking evening and weekends.

Aberystwyth train station is located 1 mile away with local transport linking the train station and campus as well as longer distances.

www.traveline-cymru.info

Parking Information:
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 from Aberystwyth station

Facilities

Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
French signs/guides
German signs/guides
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Postbox
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Telephone (public)
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality

Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for hearing impaired

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

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

Entrance

Steps to the main entrance

Handrail by steps

Ramp to entrance

Handrail by ramp

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