Getting Here

To avoid disappointment, it is advisable to book a place in advance to visit us. Please do not travel without making a booking. Please see our Planning a Visit Page for full details on how to make a booking.

Easter Closure: If you plan to visit on 22 April, please aim to book by 4.30pm Thursday 17 April 2025. See our Contact Us page for full details.

The Royal Berkshire Archives is a large glass building situated on the western edge of Reading town centre, on the corner of Coley Avenue and Castle Hill.

Our address is 9 Coley Avenue, Reading, RG1 6AF.

The Royal Berkshire Archives building

We have free onsite parking which includes disabled spaces.

Important: Please see read this news item about parking to avoid fines. 

Please see our Contact Us page to find out how to get to us by car, by train, by bus or on foot, as well as view a Google map of our location.