Search the Suffolk Record Office collections
Welcome to the interim website for the Suffolk Record Office. This site is a temporary replacement for our part of the "Suffolk Heritage Direct" site, while we work on an exciting, new, interactive site, just for the Suffolk Record Office. When the new website goes live, you'll be able to purchase and download copies of digitised documents and images, explore previously uncatalogued material, book places on talks and courses, as well as keep up to date with all the latest news from the archives! In the meantime, here you'll find our fully searchable and interactive catalogue of selected records, to help you discover what records we hold. Please check back regularly for details of when the new website goes live.
The Suffolk Record Office holds an amazing range of information about the history of Suffolk and its people. Some of the records go back to the 12th century, but not everything is old. You'll also find items from recent times relating to individuals and a wide range of organisations, such as churches, chapels, schools, hospitals, clubs and societies. Each branch has a substantial collection of Local Studies material.
Suffolk Record Office—Ipswich
This is the centre for research into all aspects of the history of East Suffolk. Holdings include archives of families, businesses, organisations and local government from the 12th century to the present day, and a substantial collection of Local Studies material.
Contact details
Ipswich Record OfficeGatacre RoadIpswichIP1 2LQ01473 263909Email the Ipswich officeSuffolk Record Office website
Opening times
- Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 9.30-16.30 (Closed on Wednesdays)
Suffolk Record Office—Bury St Edmunds
This is the centre for research into all aspects of the history of West Suffolk. Holdings include archives of families, businesses, organisations and local government from the 13th century to the present day, and a substantial collection of Local Studies material.
Contact details
Bury St Edmunds Record Office77 Raingate StreetBury St EdmundsIP33 2AR01284 741212Email the Bury St Edmunds officeSuffolk Record Office website
Opening times
- Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 9.30-16.30 (Closed on Wednesdays)
Suffolk Record Office—Lowestoft
This is the centre for research into all aspects of the history of West Suffolk. Holdings include archives of families, busninesses, organisations and local government from the 13th century to the present day, and a substantial collection of local studies material.
Contact details
Lowestoft Record OfficeCentral Library, Clapham RoadLowestoftNR32 1DR01502 674680Email the Lowestoft officeSuffolk Record Office website
Opening times
- Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 9.30-16.30 (Closed on Wednesdays)