Visiting the Centre

• We are open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 4pm
• Please do not visit if you have symptoms of COVID-19

We are located at the Hampshire Record Office, Sussex Street, Winchester SO23 8TH, close to Winchester railway station.

There are several council car parks nearby including Gladstone Street, Tower Street and Worthy Lane, see City Council car parks. Alternatively, there are four Park and Ride car parks. The buses from all Park and Ride car parks stop outside the railway station.

We have no parking facilities available on site except for those with very limited mobility. A space must be booked in advance, telephone: 01962 846154.  To reach our accessible parking, follow signs to Winchester railway station, pass the station on your left and down to a mini roundabout. Take the right turn on the roundabout which leads to a barrier. Press the intercom to speak to staff.

New trial service

Please note that on Wednesdays from March 1st 2026 we will be trialling a bookable service. The Help Desk will continue to operate on a drop-in basis on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

If you wish to visit the HGS Helpdesk on a Wednesday, please either ring our Office on 07769 405195 or use the Contact form.

Please chose the option ‘Other’ when submitting your form and include your telephone number so that we can confirm that we have a Volunteer available. Please state if you prefer a morning or afternoon appointment and include brief details of the research you need help with.

All bookings for Wednesdays need to be made by 12 noon on the Wednesday of the preceding week.

 

Map and Directions from Google Maps:  Click on the marker below on the map to find directions using Google Maps.