Exeter England FamilySearch Centre

We are a volunteer run FamilySearch centre serving Exeter and surrounding areas. We have helpful, friendly volunteers who can help you get started or assist you with your research.

Centre Contacts and Hours
Location Map:


 * Link to location on google map

Address:


 * The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wonford Road, Devon, England. EX2 4UD United Kingdom
 * We are opposite the Nuffield Hospital.
 * We have ample car parking, at the front or to the rear of the Chapel.
 * We have level access from the rear car park and a slight slope from the front.
 * We are Wheelchair accessible.
 * Where possible please go to the front door and ring the bell (black switch) on the left.

Phone:


 * (44) 0 1392 250 723

E-mail:


 * uk_exeter@familyhistorymail.org

Opening hours: (correct as of September 21 2023- Opening Hours Constantly under review)


 * Tuesdays:
 * Wednesday:
 * Thursday: 10.30 - 3.30
 * Fridays:
 * Saturdays: Other times by appointment
 * 1:1 support may be arranged by appointment, please email or call to request.
 * You are welcome to drop-in anytime during opening hours to discuss how we can help.
 * To ensure access to computers please make an appointment.
 * You are welcome to bring your own laptop, we would be delighted to help you set up your FamilySearch account and help you access other free software.
 * You are welcome to bring your own laptop, we would be delighted to help you set up your FamilySearch account and help you access other free software.

Holiday Schedule

Easter Weekend: We will be closed on the Easter weekend (Friday - Monday).

Christmas: We will be closed December 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th.

New Year: We will be closed December 31st, January 1st , January 2nd

Class Schedule: COMING SOON - FREE TO ALL, a beginners classes open to all; Discover how much you can find out in only four 2 hour sessions, we are sure you will be surprised.
We are now collecting participants details so that we can organise a suitable day/time for the next class. Please contact us on the telephone number or email address above.

1:1 instruction is available by appointment during our normal opening hours.

Centre Resources

 * ' FamilySearch Center Portal' This centre has a FamilySearch Centre Portal providing free access to premium family history software and websites such as Ancestry, Findmypast, My Heritage and the Genealogists, as well as other websites.
 * Hardware and Equipment: 
 * We have three computers which can be reserved for one or two hours (Longer use may be available),
 * We have one computer kept as a "Drop-in". The drop-in computer can be accessed for 30 mins - no appointment necessary - (or longer if there are no other patrons waiting) after which you will be required to give way to the next patron within ten minutes of their arrival.
 * We have a Lexmark printer/scanner printing documents (Black &amp; White only).
 * We have Wifi access so you can bring your own laptop or tablet. There is portal access via the WiFi.

Staff Research Specialties
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Resources in the Local Area
The Devon Record Office is located on the outskirts of Exeter at Great Moor House, Bittern Road Sowton, Exeter, Devon EX2 7NL 01392 384253

The Devon Family History Society 'Tree House' is located in the centre of city off Fore Street in the city centre at: Unit 1, 7-9 King Street, Exeter, EX1 1BQ

Links
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Volunteer at the Centre
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