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Guided Tour at National Library of Wales
Guided Tour at National Library of Wales
Guided Tour, free entry
COVID-19 Coronavirus: Outdoor attractions/activities will be able to reopen for 'day visitors' from the 6th July 2020 - Please check before travelling
Details
Guided tours are arranged on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesdays at 2.15pm.
An opportunity to have a tour of the building and see some notable treasures.
Full Price: £5.00
Senior 60+: £4.00
Student: £4.00
Under 18: £4.00
Family: £15.00
Registered Unemployed: £4.00
*** Pre-booking is advisable to avoid disappointment. ***
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
Open all the time
Reading Rooms Mon - Fri 9:30 to 18:00
National Screen & Sound Archives of Wales/Collection Viewing Room
Mon - Fri 10:00 - 17:00
Prices
Free entry
National Library of Wales
Caffi Pen Dinas
Historic Site
National Library of Wales
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www.llgc.org.uk
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Rhiw Penglais,
Aberystwyth,
Ceredigion,
SY23 3BU
Location
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: SN 594816 Lat: 52.41427 Long: -4.06866
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
Nearby
Local AccommodationFacilities
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
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for hearing impaired
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.
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
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic 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
