The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales. Opening Varies. Free Entry.
Details
Accessibility:
There are four designated disability parking spaces in the car park at the side of the building and the main ground floor entrance at the front of the building has a ramp and automatic doors. The car park is pay-and-display but parking is free for disabled patrons.
There are two disability toilets on the ground floor and one on the first floor.
There is a lift to all floors and enquiry desks have lowered sections and audio loop systems.
Assistance dogs are welcome and water is also provided at the main entrance.
Three wheelchairs are available for use at the main entrance.
Staff are available to assist visitors during opening hours although contacting the library in advance is advised.
Leaflets are available in large print and audio formats.
Brief Description:
Founded by Sir John Williams in 1873, The National Library of Wales - the national legal deposit library of Wales and member of the RLUK - is the largest library in Wales and holds over 6.5m books and periodicals, plus archives, portraits, maps and photographic images. It is also home to the national collection of Welsh manuscripts and the National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales, as well as the most comprehensive collection of paintings and topographical prints in Wales.
Construction of the first building began in 1911 and took four years to complete with another six months to transfer the collections to it.
As well as being a huge research resource for documents, periodicals, books and maps the library also hosts events including guided tours, talks, presentations and musical events. There are facilities available for hire for weddings and conferences.
Further Information:
Address:
The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3BU
Telephone:
01970 632 933 and 01970 632 800 (9.30-17.00)
Email:
Website:
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
9:30am - 5:00pm
Directions:
From Aberystwyth take the A487 onto Penglais Road. The library is signposted to the right after the hospital. The library building is above the road on the left hand side and has car parks on two sides of it.
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Transport:
For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ Its bi-lingual Contact Centre is on a freephone number 0800 464 0000, 7am - 8pm daily throughout the year. It operates a limited service on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day; please see its website for the opening hours.
Amenities:
There is a cafe on-site with further shops and refreshments available in Aberystwyth town.
Travel Information
For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info
Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000
Location
Nearest Venues
Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth
257 metres*
Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
523 metres*
Holy Trinity Church, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
656 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.