Claremont is open to members and non-members. Coffee, tea and biscuits are available in the kitchen for a very small charge, and there is a microwave oven for heating your own food. Toilet facilities are also available.
Opening Hours
Monday Closed all day
Tuesday and Wednesday 2.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Thursday 10.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.
Friday 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Saturday 9.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Please note that Claremont will be closed on the following dates:
December 21st 2007 to January 3rd, 2008
March 21st to March 25th
May 27th
August 26th
Telephone
Library (0113) 245 7910 Archives (0113) 245 6362 Fax (0113) 244 1979
Booking is essential
Please note the following points: If you require the use of a Microfiche Reader you should book in advance of your visit to ensure that one is available. There is no need to book when using the library, but researchers must contact the archivist prior to arrival if they wish to use the archive facilities. The archive is not normally open on Saturdays. The Library is staffed mainly by volunteers from several sections of the YAS and it would be appreciated if anyone wishing to make contact with specific Sections should do so by leaving a message with The Librarian.
Conditions of Use
Claremont implements the standard practices of most archives: Visitors are required to sign a register on entering and leaving in case of fire. Only pencils may be used, no pens. Smoking is not allowed on the premises. Bags must be deposited in the lockers provided in the entrance hall.
Location and Parking
Visitors who are not acquainted with Leeds should approach Clarendon Road via the main A65 road through the centre of Leeds, taking the Park Lane exit into Hanover Way and Clarendon Road. Click here to download a map (PDF file) of the area, or click here to go to the Multimap. Parking is very restricted but there is a multi-storey car park near by.
Directions for getting to 'Claremont' by Public Transport
There is a Free City Bus which runs approximately every 10 minutes, Monday to Saturday. The last bus leaves the train station at 19.10hrs. There are various stops around the city centre, including one opposite Leeds Town Hall.
From Leeds Train Station
Immediately outside the main entrance to the train station go to either Stand 8 and take the Free City Bus to Clarendon Road (which is the stop after Park Lane College), or Stand S10 and take bus no.18 or 18a and get off at Park Lane College. Whilst on the bus, you will pass Leeds Town Hall and Leeds Magistrates Court on your right hand side. Park Lane College is the next stop.
From Leeds Bus & Coach Station
Take the Free City Bus from Bay 3 to Clarendon Road (which is the stop after Park Lane College), or leave the bus/coach station by the exit nearest to the police station. Walk around the police station building to Eastgate. Go to stand G7 and take either bus no.49 to Bramley or 50/50a to Horsforth and get off at Park Lane College.Whilst on the bus, you will pass Leeds Town Hall and Leeds Magistrates Court on your right hand side. Park Lane College is the next stop.
On Foot from Leeds Town Hall
Take the road along the back of Leeds Town Hall (Gt. George Street), heading away from the city centre. Walk past the old, red brick part of Leeds General Infirmary and past St. George’s Church. Walk over the footbridge and you will see the statue outside the public gardens. Turn right up Clarendon Road and you will see the white gate posts of ‘Claremont’ on the left hand side, past a row of six terrace houses, opposite Little Woodhouse Hall.
On Foot From Park Lane College
Walk past the main entrance to Park Lane College on Hanover Way. Follow the road round past the public gardens to the statue. Turn left at the statue and continue along the outside of the public gardens up Clarendon Road and you will see the white gate posts of ‘Claremont’ on the left hand side, past a row of six terrace houses, opposite Little Woodhouse Hall.