Visit Us
Group Visits
Who can visit?
The National Library of Wales welcomes groups of all kinds to visit and to use our varied services.
We kindly ask groups to inform us of their visit beforehand.
Many of our organised visits are by
- local history societies
- family history societies
- schools
- voluntary groups
- clubs and associations
Why not contact us when you arrange your annual calendar of events?
Details of how to organise school visits can be seen on our Education website.
Guided tours
Groups may also wish to organise tours of the building in advance.
All tours are free of charge and general tours last approximately an hour and a half.
We can, however, organise tours to suit your requirements.
Tours start from the Library Shop on the ground floor, next to the reception.
What will we see?
Our experienced staff will give a general introduction to the
- Library’s history
- its collections
- its building
Languages
Tours can be conducted in Welsh or English.
A brief written introduction to the Library is available in German, Spanish and French from the Library’s reception desk.
Parking
From 1 June 2009 visitors and readers to The National Library of Wales will be charged a small fee for parking (Monday - Friday only).
| Vehicle | Price (Monday - Friday) | Price (Saturday) |
|---|---|---|
| Cars/motorcycles | £1 (up to 4 hours) | Free |
| £2 (over 4 hours - full day until (18:15)) | Free | |
| Vehicles towing a caravan or trailer | £2.50 (up to 4 hours) | Free |
| £5.00 (over 4 hours - full day until (18:15)) | Free | |
| Bus and mini bus | Free. Spaces need to be pre-arranged and the designated bays used. Please contact the Library’s Porters to arrange this, 01970 632 848 or prifporthor@llgc.org.uk | Free |
The fee will be applicable to vehicles parked in either the red or white bays.
Drivers with a valid disable badge are exempt from paying.
Parking receipts can be used as payment towards one purchase in the Library at the Pen Dinas Cafe, Shop or photocopying services on the day of parking only. Money will not be refunded against parking receipts.
