Explore Your History at the Royal Berkshire Archives

Anyone can use the Royal Berkshire Archives (RBA). It is free to visit the RBA in person or use you can our research service.

To avoid disappointment, it is advisable to book a place in advance to visit us. Please do not travel without making a booking. Please see our Planning a Visit Page for full details on how to make a booking.

Easter Closure: If you plan to visit on 22 April, please aim to book by 4.30pm Thursday 17 April 2025. See our Contact Us page for full details. 

We aim to assist all our visitors with their research as best as we can but are unable to provide a one-to-one service.

To find out more about what to do before you visit and what to expect when you arrive, simply click on the links in this section.