Group Visits

Pre-booked guided tours are available, free of charge, at the Senedd in Cardiff Bay (seven days a week)

Tours of the Senedd, Cardiff Bay

Pre-booked groups of visitors are welcomed at the Senedd and shown around the unique landmark building by Tour Guides. It may also be possible to meet Assembly Members, if this is requested beforehand and subject to their availability.

On business days (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday), visitors are shown the Neuadd, Oriel, Committee gallery and Siambr gallery. Presentations focus on the sustainable features of the building as well as the workings of the Assembly and last about an hour. A tour does not automatically include seats for Plenary sessions or Committee meetings. If these are required, they should be booked separately, which can be done up to three weeks in advance.

On non-business days, and during recess, groups of 20 and under are given the added option of visiting the Cwrt and the Siambr.

The Assembly Shop in Cardiff Bay offers visitors a range of National Assembly branded souvenirs and gifts from Wales.

Plenary Tours

Plenary tours are available. The tours focus on the business of the Assembly as well as the the function of the Senedd .Tours last 30 minutes and involve a short talk for up to 15 individuals on Tuesdays prior to First Ministers Questions and on Wednesdays ahead of Ministers Questions or other business. Tours commence at 13.00 hrs and will last for 30 minutes . Visitors will be given the opportunity to attend a Plenary meeting at 13.30. The tours will be offered up to three weeks in advance of a Plenary meeting.

Plenary tours will not be available during recess.

British Sign Language (BSL) Interpretation and Translation Services

BSL Interpreters, lip-speakers, palantypists, Maketon and language translators are available on request for Plenary, committee meetings and guided tours of the Senedd . Fifteen working days notice is required, as the availability of interpreters and translators is limited. This service can be booked at no cost to the visitor through the Assembly’s booking line. Details are below.

Booking a group visit

Bookings for Group Visits must be made in advance. To book:

phone the Booking Line on 0845 010 5500 or Textphone 0845 010 5678

e-mail assembly.bookings@wales.gsi.gov.uk

complete the electronic booking form

write to: Assembly Booking Service,
National Assembly for Wales,
North Wales Visitor Centre,
Princes Park,
Princes Drive,
Colwyn Bay,
Conwy,
LL29 8PL

Telephone Interpretation in Alternative Languages

Telephone interpretation is available in up to 60 languages for people whose first language is neither English nor Welsh. To access this service, telephone 0845 010 5500 and indicate the language of your choice. The operator will connect you to an interpreter.

Cancelling bookings

Should a visit need to be cancelled for any reason, please inform the Booking Line as soon as possible using the contact details above