Neath Antiquarian Society Archives

Information about our service point in Neath

The Neath Antiquarian Society Archives holds a variety of sources that will help you to research the history of the local area or of your family. It has a searchroom area where original documents can be consulted and where microfilm, microfiche and CD resources can be viewed. Free Internet access is also available. The Neath Antiquarian Society archive collections are also held here.

Opening hours:
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 9.30-12.30, 1.30-5.00
Wednesday 9.30-12.30, 1.30-5.00
Thursday 9.30-12.30, 1.30-5.00
Friday 9.30-12.30, 1.30-5.00

Address:
West Glamorgan Archive Service, Neath Mechanics' Institute, 4 Church Place, Neath SA11 3LL; tel 01639 620139

Getting there:
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The Neath Antiquarian Society Archives is situated in the Neath Mechanics Institute which is in Church Place, opposite St Thomas' Church. The bus station at Victoria Gardens is a couple of minutes walk, whilst the railway station is about 10 minutes away on foot.

Facilities:
The Neath Mechanics' Institute is a historic building, and there are three steps up to the door. Alternative provision can be made in Neath Civic Centre if a wheelchair user or other person with impaired mobility cannot physically access the building. This service is by advance appointment only, during normal opening hours. The resources which can be made available at Neath Civic Centre include documents from County Hall, Swansea, documents from the Neath Antiquarian Society collections and family history and other resources from the Archives Access Point.
There is no parking outside the building: Neath town centre has a multi-storey car park and several street level car parks, the closest of which is on Water Street.
There is a toilet for use by visitors.
Neath town centre is close at hand, with a variety of cafes, pubs and restaurants.