10 September update from TNA
The introduction of the visitors' car park booking system has been delayed as we are not yet satisfied that the technical solution offered meets our rigorous standards of customer service.
We are re-examining this booking system and it will not be introduced until we are satisfied that it can meet our high standards.
Update 31 August
Due to technical difficulties, the TNA is postponing the launch of the visitors' car park booking system until Tuesday 14 September. We hope to launch both the booking website and telephone booking line on this date.
Visitors can continue to park for free in the car park until Tuesday, 28 September, after when they should book and pay in advance for a space.
There will be flat-rate charge of £5 per day. Annual pre-pay tickets, offering a substantial discount, will also be available. Visitors who drive to The National Archives without having booked and paid for a space will not be able to access the car park.
The booking website and phone number will be available from 31 August.
In the past, the car park has been free for visitors. However, it was decided to introduce charges because of the need to recover the maintenance and operational costs of providing a car park.
On-site parking at The National Archives is limited, and this system will ensure that no-one will drive to the site only to find that the car park is full.
Please see The National Archives website.
