Gwent Archives, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent

Details

Accessibility:

Parking opposite its front entrance. Level access at rear of building. Baby Changing Facilities. Disability Parking, Disability Toilets. Defibrillator

"Gwent Archives is on the ground floor of the General Offices, all on one level and is fully accessible to wheelchair users, mobility scooters and pushchairs.  Accessible access is provided at the rear entrance and there are accessible toilets on the ground floor.  The 2 car parks closest to the General Offices include spaces for disabled badge holders plus a few spaces off Lime Avenue.  Please see this map for details, using our postcode NP23 6AA. 

A hearing loop is in place in the Research Room, and hearing aids should be switched to the ‘T’ position.   All staff at Gwent Archives are happy to advise on our services, facilities and collections and further information about additional support and our commitment to accessibility can be found in our Disability Access Policy.

Seating areas are situated in the Atrium of the building, where researchers can take a break and enjoy refreshments.  A small selection of sandwiches and snacks are available to purchase, as well as hot drinks, and you’re welcome to eat packed lunches there too."

Brief description:

Please see our venue entry for Ebbw Vale Works Museum in the same building for more photographs.

See https://www.gwentarchives.gov.uk/en/our-services/ and https://www.gwentarchives.gov.uk/en/home/

"Fees and Charges: Information on our service, facilities and collections will always be given free of charge and the fees in the document linked below relate to additional, chargeable, services. Please contact us for further details on any of the services offered." https://www.gwentarchives.gov.uk/en/fees-and-charges/

"The archives in our care tell the history of Gwent, and the stories of its people. 

We collect the records of our local authorities, of businesses, families, organisations and individuals, and the collections include papers, plans, photographs, diaries and minutes.  They are catalogued, lists of the collections can be found here, and we preserve and conserve them in the best possible conditions so they be used by future generations.

The collections can be accessed on site at Gwent Archives or through our enquiries and digitisation services, and we welcome group visits by local organisations, students and teachers."

Address:

Gwent Archives, Steelworks Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent NP23 6AA   

Email:

enquiries@gwentarchives.gov.uk 

Phone:

01495 766261  

Website:

https://www.gwentarchives.gov.uk/

Directions:

On West side of Steelworks Road.  Parking opposite its front entrance. Level access at rear of building

"Gwent Archives is located in the beautiful General Offices, a Grade II listed building on the old steelworks site in Ebbw Vale.

*Please note that between January and September 2022 roadworks are taking place on the A4281 and the road is closed.  Diversions are in place*

From the A465 Heads of the Valleys road follow signs for Ebbw Vale along the A4046, and then signs for The Works / Y Gweithfeydd and Newport/Casnewydd on the A4281 and then signs for The General Offices.  From the M4 (South) follow the A467 to Aberbeeg and then the A4046 signposted Ebbw Vale.  A map of the local area can be viewed here.

Limited parking is available free of charge in the car park directly opposite the building or in the adjacent Ebbw Vale Town Railway station car park.  A free multi-story car park is slightly further away (200m), next to the Coleg Gwent Campus on Lime Avenue.  Car park locations are marked on this map. "

Opening Times:

See https://www.gwentarchives.gov.uk/en/about-us/visiting-us/

Transport:

Ebbw Vale Town train station is situated next door to the General Offices, and regular trains operate from Cardiff Central.  Ebbw Vale is well-served by local buses. The bus station is located in the town, and the General Offices are a downhill walk from there – see route map for details – or by using the Ebbw Vale Cableway.  There are also local bus stops nearby. To plan your journey visit Traveline Cymru - Journey Planning Wales.

For more travel information go to  www.traveline.cymru/travel-info or call 0800 464 00 00

Amenities:

Please see our venue entry for Ebbw Vale Works Museum in the same building for more photographs.

Baby Changing Facilities, Disability Parking, Disability Toilets. Defibrillator

"Seating areas are situated in the Atrium of the building, where researchers can take a break and enjoy refreshments.  A small selection of sandwiches and snacks are available to purchase, as well as hot drinks, and you’re welcome to eat packed lunches there too."

Shop: https://www.gwentarchives.gov.uk/en/shop/

"Limited parking is available free of charge in the car park directly opposite the building or in the adjacent Ebbw Vale Town Railway station car park.  A free multi-story car park is slightly further away (200m), next to the Coleg Gwent Campus on Lime Avenue.  Car park locations are marked on this map."