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Christmas and New Year opening times

Southampton Archives will be closed throughout the festive period, last opening on Wednesday 18 December 2024 and reopening Tuesday 7 January 2025.

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10am to 4pm (document production unavailable 12.30-1.30pm)
Wednesday: 10am to 4pm (appointment only)
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Please note Southampton Archives is closed on public holidays.

Wednesday appointments take place in Local Studies and Maritime Library with access to pre-ordered documents only. Please wait for confirmation of these before travelling.

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