Many printed materials can be seen at Gwynedd libraries, but you can view original sources at our archives. We have documents, images, maps and newspapers from Gwynedd for the last 400 years, and our staff can help you to find information.

• Rhagorol - search and browse the online archive catalogue

Useful information can be found in this section:

• tips for visiting, conditions and fees, services we offer, request forms and policies
• readers tickets
• archives education service
• how to begin tracing your family history

Caernarfon Record Office, Victoria Dock, Caernarfon: Caernarfon Record Office location map

• 01286 679095
• archives.caernarfon@gwynedd.gov.uk
• Post: Caernarfon Record Office, Council Offices, Shirehall Street, Caernarfon, Gwynedd, LL55 1SH

Meirionnydd Record Office: Meirionnydd Record Office location map

• 01341 424682
• archives.dolgellau@gwynedd.gov.uk
• Post: Meirionnydd Record Office, Ffordd y Bala, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2YF