Events at Kew

Join us for fantastic in-person events at The National Archives in Kew.

We also host a full programme of online events, which can be enjoyed from the comfort of home. Plus, you can explore our family and children’s events.

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View of shelves in the archive repositories.

Behind the Scenes Tours (SOLD OUT)

Our behind the scenes tours from July to September are sold out. We will be releasing the dates for tours from October to December later in the year. Please continue to visit this page for updates.

We have a small number of dates available for group tours. Please email boxoffice@nationalarchives.gov.uk for more information and to book.


British Sign Language tour – MI5: Official Secrets (SOLD OUT)

  • Saturday 30 August, 11:00 to 12:00

Join us for a British Sign Language (BSL) led tour of our new exhibition ‘MI5: Official Secrets’.

Step inside the hidden world of MI5 and explore the extraordinary stories behind the security of a nation.

Our BSL guide, John Wilson, will be delivering a BSL tour at 11:00 on Saturday, June 21st, 2024. The tour is open to all British Sign Language users.

This event is sold out. 

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