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Entrance to Heritage Quay is free (apart from paid events) and open to everyone.

Find out about using the collections for your research.

Visiting for the first time?

– find out how to get here, directions, information about parking and other facilities from our Directions page.

Need to know more to plan your visit?

– information about access for visitors with disabilities or additional support requirements.

Group visits

Groups are welcome.  To pre-book a guided group visit please email hqbookings@hud.ac.uk. Self-guided groups are welcome to visit during opening hours. 

Events

Our event calendar details our exciting programme of events held here at Heritage Quay. Please check our events calendar before making your visit, as occasionally the Group space may be closed if a ticketed event is running.

If you’re interested in running an event at Heritage Quay then please email hqbookings@hud.ac.uk and a member of our team will be in touch.  The facilities are summarised here.

Contact

Heritage Quay, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Tel: +44(0)1484 473 168 Email: archives@hud.ac.uk

We welcome your feedback on all aspects of the service and the facilities at Heritage Quay.

Opening times

The searchroom is now closed

Monday Tuesday
9:30am - 5pm 9:30am - 5pm
 
1st Tuesday 3rd Saturday
1pm - 7:30pm
each month 		9:30am - 1pm
each month

Please call for Christmas opening hours

Please check the homepage for
Heritage Quay opening times

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Come to see original documents in the searchroom

We suggest that you contact us in advance of your visit to make the best use of your time. You may find that you need to consult several different types of documents during your visit, such as books, parchment and maps.

Read our advice on preparing for your visit.

More information about using the collections for your research

What to bring

We ask you to take into the searchroom only those items which you need for your research. We will securely store your bag(s) whilst you are using the searchroom

  • Background information on your enquiry. This will help us to help you.
  • Graphite pencils – to help us preserve the archives, pens and coloured pencils are not permitted.
  • Digital cameras may be used to photograph most documents; flash photography and the use of tripods is forbidden. We have lightboxes available to borrow.  Please note that copyright law applies to all records and other material – please ask us for advice. See our copyright information and fees and charges document for more information.
  • Mobile phones used for text messaging or photography in silent mode only in the searchroom.
  • Laptops/tablet computers – we provide power sockets at most desks in the searchroom. You must ensure your own equipment is safe to plug in.
  • Food and drink may not be taken into the searchroom – you will find coffee shops and refreshment areas on campus, including areas where you can eat your own food.

The full guidance for the searchroom is here.opre in