Leeds Archive Service Opening Times and Information
Contact Us
Please be aware that we have recently experienced some technical difficulties receiving incoming calls. Our IT department are working on fixing this. If you are able to do so, please contact us by email leeds@wyjs.org.uk and let us know that you have experienced problems getting through.
Please be aware: our network security makes it impossible for us to receive emails from certain email providers who do not support the TLS data encryption standards that our mail system uses. If you have sent us an email and not received an automatic response or a reply to your enquiry within 10 working days please resend your request through our online contact us form which is here and include a telephone number we can reach you on in case we are unable to email you back
Upcoming Collections Week Closure
The Leeds office will be closed the week beginning 27th November. During this time we’ll be working to improve access to the Local Authority collections in our care and will only be able to answer urgent enquiries. Our normal enquiry and appointment service will resume on 5th December.
WYAS, Leeds
West Yorkshire Joint Services
Nepshaw Lane South
Morley
Leeds
LS27 7JQ
Telephone: +44 (0)113 535 0155
Email: leeds@wyjs.org.uk
Opening hours
All visitors are required to book their visit and order documents at least one week in advance. Please do not travel to our building without having received confirmation of your booking.
Open days:
Tuesday 9.30am-4.00pm
Wednesday 9.30am-4.00pm
Thursday 9.30am-4.00pm
Appointments
Please contact us by telephone 0113 535 0155 or by email leeds@wyjs.org.uk to make an appointment.
It may not be possible to retrieve all of the items you request for one appointment. Depending on the nature and size of the collections, the space available in the search room, and staff availability we may need to limit the number of documents you can request. Staff will advise you, at the time of booking, whether any document restrictions apply.
Please read the office guidance before planning your visit.
Facilities
- There is an on-site rest area with vending machines for drinks and snacks. Cafes and shops are within walking distance
- Public lockers are provided free of charge
- Fully accessible toilets are located off the searchroom
How to find us
Car
We are located within the West Yorkshire Joint Services offices on the A650 Bradford-Wakefield road between the Toby Carvery (formerly the Angel public house) situated at the Bruntcliffe traffic lights and the M62 Junction 27 interchange with the A62 Leeds-Huddersfield road and the A650 Bradford-Wakefield road. The Joint Services offices are on the north side of the A650, just before/after it crosses the M621.
Car Parking
There is limited free parking available for visitors to Leeds Archives.
Train
We are approximately 2.5km from Morley Railway Station.
Bus
From Leeds City Centre:
200/201 Arriva. From Leeds Bus Station or Victoria Quarter to Bruntcliffe Academy
229 Arriva. From Leeds Bus Station or Victoria Quarter to East View, Gildersome
51/52 First Bus. From Leeds City Centre Eastgate, Corn Exchange or Southbank, Leeds to Brunswick Street, Morley
Journey Planning
To plan your journey using public transport, visit Metro Journey Planner. Our postcode is LS27 7JQ, just select 'West Yorkshire Trading Standards' from the drop-down list of options.