Archives Fest 2026

Discover 1,000 years of history at The National Archives – a fun day out for the whole family!

Archives are for everyone. Join us to uncover the treasures of The National Archives with a jam-packed day of history, talks and tours inspired by our collections and our current exhibition, Revolution 250: America’s Independence Story 1763–1783.

There’s something for everyone including behind-the-scenes tours of our repositories and conservation studio, talks about some of our most treasured items, displays featuring iconic documents and hidden gems from the collection, expert advice on researching your family history, as well as food trucks, performance and games in our grounds.

Discover the whole programme and join us for an incredible day celebrating our archive.

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