News and Events
Cumbria Archives Christmas and New Year Closure 2024 - 2025
Cumbria Archive Centres will close at usual times on Friday 20 December 2024. All Archive Centres will re-open on Thursday 2 January 2025.
Advance notice of closure of Cumbria Archive Centres for stocktaking and staff training, 27 November to 6 December 2024
All Cumbria Archive Centres will be closed from Wednesday 27 November for 2 weeks and will reopen as normal on Wednesday 11 December 2024. This is for staff to undertake important training and stocktaking work. Please note that there may be delays with responses to enquiries, telephone calls and digitization requests during this period.
Important changes to access to records at Kendal Archive Centre
From October 2024, public access to County Offices, Kendal, will cease. Kendal Archives Centre will provide an interim public service from the Herdwick Room in the local studies library at Kendal Library, Stricklandgate, Kendal LA9 4PY. Please note the following important changes to our service:
- Please book an appointment and request records at least 72 hours before your intended visit as researcher spaces are limited in the Herdwick Room
- Our opening hours will change to Wednesdays to Fridays, 10am-4pm (no lunch closure)
- We cannot offer a drop in service at the Herdwick Room - an appointment will be required
- Our contact details will remain the same
- We can arrange deposits at County Offices by prior appointment. Please contact us for further details.