The National Archives, Talks Room
The National Archives, Ruskin Avenue, Richmond, TW9 4DU -
Up to
60 guests
Offers
catering
Internal Catering
allowed
The National Archives is the official archive for the UK government, England and Wales. We are the guardians of some of the nation’s most iconic documents dating back more than 1,000 years, from the Domesday Book and Shakespeare’s will, through to secrets of the security services and tweets from Downing Street.
Situated in a riverside location in leafy Kew, we are a year-round venue with large, landscaped grounds offering both daytime and evening hire. Our high quality event and conference facilities can accommodate guests for anything from a small meeting, to a celebratory dinner or reception through to a full 250-delegate conference. Our unique offer includes optional ‘heritage experiences’ as part of our day delegate rate packages; from behind the scenes tours and original document displays, to themed expert talks and events.
We are easily accessible by both tube and rail and are well located for access to the North and South Circular roads and M4 and M25 motorways. There is a car park for visitors.
A fresh and contemporary space with plenty of natural daylight, this room is well suited for boardroom meetings, seminars, lectures and presentations. In built AV equipment includes a large wall mounted screen and projector, there is also audio recording capability, wireless mics and lectern availability. The adaptable space features a room divider which splits the room into two smaller spaces, perfect if a breakout space is needed.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 60
Boardroom
up to 30
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Amenities
Air conditioning
Disabled access
Public transport
Premises parking
Breakout rooms
Audio & visual
Sound system
Projector & screen
WiFi
Location
Reviews
Nerys Johnson
December 2019The first time at the National Archives for me. I was in a Coach trip, I ditched the shopping trip and had a great and relaxing time at the National Archives. I'd given myself permission to look up in document and to learn how to use the National Archives with the support of the Archivists and it worked. I can go back when I know what other documents I want to view. Preparing - go on line and start registration for a reader's ticket and watch the video on how to protect any documents you handle. You don't need a Reader's Ticket for the main Computer Room, but you do for the Readers Room. Accessibility - good, level floors and lifts. Document Protection - bags searched, leave coats and bags in the free lockers provided. Use the free clear plastic bags for phone, cameras, pencil (no eraser) and any papers you want to take in. The bag is searched after leaving the Reading Room to make sure no documents are taken out. Main Room 1st Floor (2nd for Americans) - lift and stairs. Computers with access to the Archive Collections accessed via the Menu Button, also the Ancestry, Find my Past and free BMI search engines. You can also log onto your own sites via the Google Page. * Pencil sharpener also available! Readers Ticket - allows you into the Readers Room to view actual documents. Pre-order in line, saves time. Photocopying Service - order on line or whilst there (14 days turn around), charge for copying plus postage if not collecting. Toilets - plenty plus loos for the disabled. Travel - I was staying near Heathrow and I took two buses arriving at Kew Bridge. I walked across the Bridge, went down the steps and walked along the Thames Footpath, having downloaded a map. * Car - small/medium car park with reasonable charges (see photo). * Bus - plenty in the area, including one that stops near the gate R68. * Train - Kew Station about 15 - 20 minutes walk, bus or taxi * Walk - through the village or the Thames Path Extras: Bookstore - excellent, I bought! Exhibition - small but interesting with interactive workshops. Restaurant and Cafe - excellent including vegan. Shop - mainly National Archive.
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