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National Library of Wales
National Library of Wales
Museum, free entry
Details
The National Library is one of the great libraries of the world. Since 1911 it has enjoyed the right to collect, free of charge, a copy of every printed work published in Britain and Ireland.
It boasts a huge collection of works about Wales and other Celtic countries: books and pamphlets, magazines and newspapers, microforms, ephemera, paintings, maps, drawings, photographs, documents, manuscripts, probate records and genealogical resources. The Library is also the home of the National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales.
Free exhibitions are held throughout the year in our exhibition galleries.
Weekly guided tours; pre-booking essential. An opportunity to have a tour of the building and see some notable treasures.
Pre-booking is essential to avoid disappointment.
Group tours also welcome with pre-booking
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
National Screen & Sound Archives of Wales/Collection Viewing Room
Mon - Fri 10:00am - 17:00 Saturday 9:30 - 16:30
Closed on Sunday
Prices
Free entry
Free admission to all exhibitions.
Caffi Pen Dinas
Historic Site
National Library of Wales
Guided Tour
Wedding Ceremony
Exhibition
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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
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
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
