Using the Haddon Library
Get in touch
You can email us at haddon@lib.cam.ac.uk or call us on +44 (0)1223 339374.
If you want to know who you might be speaking to, check out our Meet the Team page to get to know us a bit more.
Opening Times
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
We are closed on weekends and most UK bank holidays, except in May.
Who can use the Haddon Library?
The following groups of people are welcome to use the Haddon Library's spaces and collections:
- All current members of the University of Cambridge (students and staff)
- Current members of the Cambridge Antiquarian Society (CAS)
- University of Cambridge alumni with a valid Cambridge University Library card
Our collections, services and classes focus on Archaeology, Biological Anthropology, Social Anthropology, and the HSPS Tripos but you are welcome to use our spaces and collections if you are studying something else.
If you are from outside of the University of Cambridge and wish to use our collections, please get in touch to discuss your needs further.
Who can't use the Haddon Library?
We do not allow access to members of the public. You may wish to enquire with the University Library or the Cambridge Central Library if you are looking for a place to work or study.
We also do not allow access to young people under the age of 18, unless they are visiting as part of a pre-arranged event.
For further information, please refer to our Children and Young People in the Haddon Library policy.
Finding the Haddon Library
You can find us at the following address:
Haddon Library
Downing Street
Cambridge
CB2 3DZ
The Haddon Library is located on the first and second floors of the Department of Archaeology.
The Department of Archaeology is based on the Downing Site of the University of Cambridge. Enter from Downing Street (passing under the arches) and turn immediately right onto a large courtyard. We are the first heavy wooden door on the right. Once inside, after a second set of doors, turn right and go up a flight of stone stairs to reach the Haddon Library entrance.
If you would like to use a step-free route in the Library, please let us know in advance of your visit so we can ensure you have appropriate card access to our doors and a member of the team available to escort you.
The Haddon Library is 0.1 miles from the Drummer Street Bus Station, 0.2 miles from the City Centre and 1.1 miles from Cambridge Train Station. The closest Universal Bus stop is on Trumpington Street.
Find the Haddon Library on the University map
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Read the dedicated Accessibility page for the Haddon Library with links to our AccessAble guide
Transport
Cambridge Council website has information on travelling in Cambridge by bus, coach, train, car, and taxi.
Parking
Parking is very limited on the Downing Site. The nearest public car park is Grand Arcade, off Pembroke Street.
Does the Haddon Library have any rules?
We want everyone to be able to study in a comfortable space. These rules are in place to protect our collections and facilities and to give you the best possible experience.
You are welcome to:
- bring in small snacks to help fuel your studies
- have covered drinks or bottled water
- use mobile devices on silent mode
We ask that you:
- avoid eating strong-smelling or loud/crunchy foods that might disturb others
- smoke or vape away from our building
- take any calls outside of the Library (unless you've booked our acoustic booth!)
- respect the space and others in it
We understand that accidents happen so if you spill anything, please let us know as soon as possible. You can speak to a member of staff if you have any queries about these rules.