The Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre

Welcome to the History Centre, your passport to the past.

We are open to pre-booked visitors, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9.30am to 5pm. Please note: due to unforeseen circumstances we are currently not taking any bookings on a Thursday. Please see our opening hours for details on Christmas and New Year opening.

It is essential to book your archives and local studies visit and this can be done by downloading a booking form and returning via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. If you have any problems or queries please get in touch by email in the first instance or telephone 01249 705500.

If you need to contact other teams in the building, please telephone or email in the first instance. Contact details for all the teams at the History Centre can be found via the Our Services drop-down menu at the top of this page. 

You can continue to access some of the History Centre's services online. If you are carrying out research there are online resources and guides, including the archives catalogue. Our archivists and community history advisors are on hand to deal with your research enquiries and can be contacted by This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. More information about the research services available can be found here.

Keep up to date with the latest news from the History Centre via this website and our social media. For more heritage, leisure and libraries news and activities visit the Active Communities resources page. For Wiltshire Council services plus the latest on COVID-19 see the council website.