Plan Your Visit
- Aberystwyth University Archives
- Anglesey Archives
- Bangor University, Archives and Special Collections
- Carmarthenshire Archive Service
- Ceredigion Archives
- Conwy Archive Service
- Denbighshire Record Office
- Flintshire Record Office
- Glamorgan Archives
- Gwent Archives
- Gwynedd Archives - Caernarfon Record Office
- Gwynedd Archives - Meirionnydd Record Office
- National Library of Wales
- Pembrokeshire Record Office
- Powys County Archives Office
- Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales
- Special Collections and Archives, Cardiff University
- Swansea University, Richard Burton Archives
- University of Wales Trinity Saint David Archives
- West Glamorgan Archive Service
- West Glamorgan Archive Service – Neath Antiquarian Society Archives
- Wrexham Archives and Local Studies
Bangor University, Archives and Special Collections
Contact Details
Archives and Welsh Library
The Main Library, Bangor University
College Road
Bangor
Gwynedd
LL57 2DG
Phone: 01248 382966 or 01248 383276
Fax: 01248 382979
Email: e.w.thomas@bangor.ac.uk
Website: http://www.bangor.ac.uk/archives
Finding us
Bangor University Archives is situated in the University's main Arts Building which is on College Road, Upper Bangor. Access is via the first door on the right under the metal fire escape.
Parking
Limited parking can be found on the road in Upper Bangor or there are plenty of parking spaces in Lower Bangor which is a 10 minute walk away.
By Bus/Train
The Archive can be reached by bus and is a 10 minute walk from the train station.
Records Held
The records of the University form the majority of the holdings of the Archive Department. The Archives also holds collections of estate and family papers from the counties of Anglesey, Caernarfon, Flint, Denbigh and Merioneth and a miscellaneous collection of papers in various formats dating from the late 12th Century to the present day.
Opening Times
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
(closed between 1pm - 2pm for lunch)
Accessibility
All areas of the Library and Archives are accessible to wheelchairs. There are disabled toilets in the Main Arts library building.
Facilities
Food: There is a café situated in the University as well as numerous outlets in Upper Bangor.
Toilets: Toilets are available in the Main Arts building including disabled toilets.
Shop: There is no shop at the University Archives.
Appointments
No prior booking is required to visit the Archives.
Readers' Tickets
Readers tickets are not required.
Lockers
Lockers are provided. No coins required.
Copying and use of cameras
Photocopies can be provided. Fees apply.
A limited scanning service is available. Fees apply.
Cameras may be used.
All the above are provided at the discretion of the Archivist.
Use of laptops
Personal laptops are permitted.
Research Service
A limited research service is available.
Children and young people
There is no lower age limit for use of the facilities.
