Campus tours

Student ambassador with campus tour banner on Whiteknights Campus

Campus tours

Our campus tours are an excellent opportunity to see and learn more about the University of Reading. These tours of our beautiful Whiteknights campus will be led by one of our student ambassadors. Although these tours are not course-specific our ambassadors will be more than happy to answer questions about student life at Reading or point you towards where you can find more information.

Tours take place on Thursday mornings and afternoons and will last approximately 60 to 90 minutes. As most of the tour will be outdoors and will involve a lot of walking across our 130-hectare campus, please dress appropriately for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.

If you're interested in education or architecture, our London Road campus, home of the Institute of Education and School of Architecture, is only a short distance away and worth a visit after your tour of Whiteknights.

Book your place.

Please note that this is not an Open Day. Visit our Open Day webpage for more information.

Frequently asked questions

Will I meet academics or visit departments?

Campus tours are general tours of the University and would not include visits to academic departments or meetings with lecturers. If you would like to speak to an academic, please contact them directly to arrange a meeting.

Will I be able to see an accommodation?

These tours will not include visits to accommodations as there are currently students in residence.

Will there be other people in my tour group?

There may be other prospective students and their supporters in your group. The group will be no larger than 15 people.

What time should I arrive for the campus tour?

We recommend arriving on campus 15 minutes before the stated start time to allow yourself to walk from the car park or bus stop to the meeting point.

Where should I park?

The car parking for this event is car park 1A which is on the left after entering the University’s main entrance in Shinfield Road. This is a pay and display car park. However, there is a parking permit attached to the confirmation email that you can print.

Will the tours be accessible?

Whiteknights is a large campus set in parkland with a lake. Although mostly level, with gentle slopes there can be a considerable distance between buildings. The tour will include a lot of walking across our 130-hectare campus. If you have any concerns, please email us at student.recruitment@reading.ac.uk.

Your questions answered

Self-guided tour

If you are unable to attend our on-campus events, you can take a self-guided tour of our Whiteknights campus to learn more about studying the University of Reading.

Request your self-guided tour

GETTING TO CAMPUS

The University is well connected by rail and road, and our two main campuses are very close to the town centre.

Visit our travel information page page to find out more.

Any questions?

If you are running late, are unable to attend the tour, or need any further assistance, please contact us by email at student.recruitment@reading.ac.uk or by phone at +44 (0) 118 378 3880

Campus tours

Campus tours

Frequently asked questions

Will I meet academics or visit departments?

Will I be able to see an accommodation?

Will there be other people in my tour group?

What time should I arrive for the campus tour?

Where should I park?

Will the tours be accessible?

Self-guided tour

GETTING TO CAMPUS

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