Visiting the County Record Office

Staff at Warwickshire County Record Office look forward to welcoming all visitors.

Making an Appointment

There is no need to make an appointment, however, slots are available to book through Eventbrite.

Please be advised that bookings can only be made to view original documents.

If you are unable to visit us in person, please refer to our Copying Services and Enquiries pages.

Registration

Warwickshire County Record Office is now accepting the Archives Card. Full details can be found online, about registering for the Archives Card.

To apply for an Archives Card, you will need to complete the initial registration process prior to your visit. Facilities are available onsite for visitors who are unable to complete the initial registration proper to visiting. Visitors who wish to use our searchroom, but do not have an Archives card, or cannot provide the required ID will be issued with a temporary ticket. CARN tickets will still be accepted until their expiry date.

Document production

Change to document production times

Effective 1 January 2026, document production will pause daily from 12.15pm to 1.15pm.

You do not need to order documents in advance, but you may pre-order up to three items per person for free.

To pre-order, please email recordoffice@warwickshire.gov.uk

Document production closes at:

• 3.30pm - Wednesdays to Fridays
• 11.30 am on Saturdays

Photography permits

If you intend to photograph documents during your visit, you can purchase a photography permit ahead of time by using one of the links below:

• Daily Photography Permit for £8.50
• Weekly Photography Permit for £15.50

Searchroom regulations

By booking to visit the record office you are agreeing to abide by our searchroom regulations. A copy of our regulations can be provided at reception.

• Warwickshire County Record Office searchroom regulations (PDF, 53 KB)

Car parking

We have a small car park available for visitors, including two accessible parking spaces which can be booked by phone or email.

Postal services

Unless otherwise stated or advised any postal correspondence will be dealt with using Royal Mail second class post.