Opening Hours and Location of the Archive Centre
Archive Centre opening times
Most of the Centre's catalogued collections are available by appointment for consultation by scholars, free of charge.
Except for six weeks during exams and four weeks around Christmas, the Archives Centre is usually open Monday to Thursday, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm – 5.15 pm. The Centre's scheduled closed dates can be seen in the table below.
Intending readers must make an appointment with the Archivist before visiting King's and should bring with them two forms of photographic identification and a letter of introduction.
Closure Dates
| 2026 | 2027 | |
|---|---|---|
| Re-open after Christmas | 19 January | 18 January |
| Closed for Easter Monday | 6 April | 29 March |
| Closed for Bank Holiday | 4 May | 3 May |
| Closure begins (for student exams) | 11 May | 10 May |
| Re-open (after student exams) | 22 June* | 21 June* |
| Closed for Bank Holiday | 31 August | 30 August |
| Closed for Christmas | 21 December | 20 December (re-open 17/01/28) |
* NOTE: Preparations for the students' year-end event occur this week and may cause noise disturbance in the reading room.
All dates and times of opening may be subject to revision without notice, though major change is unlikely.
Getting to the Archive Centre
For directions to King's College, see the "Getting to King's" link at the right hand side of this page. For directions within the College, see the map below.
