Access to the building

We provide direct public access to Lancashire’s archive collections, free of charge, and (in normal circumstances) without the need for an appointment or reservation, in the public searchroom of the Lancashire Archives and Local History building in Preston. Staff help visitors to find the information they need and can assist in reading and interpreting the archive material.   

The building is fully accessible for disabled people. It is open to the public for at least 30 hours per week, at the following times: 

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	9.30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9.30am - 5pm
Thursday	9.30am - 5pm
Friday	9.30am - 5pm
Saturday	10.00am - 4pm (second Saturday of each month only)

There is a small pay and display visitors' car park with parking for Blue Badge holders.  

Access details

Lancashire Archives and Local History 

Bow Lane 

Preston 

PR1 2RE 

Phone: + 44 (0)1772 533039  

Email: archives@lancashire.gov.uk 

Website: www.lancashire.gov.uk/archives    

Twitter/X: @lanchistory