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University Heritage Trail - Central Whiteknights campus

Reading Walks Festival 2025

A walk around the old and new buildings which make up the University's main campus.



Type of walk

Learn something new on a guided tour -  less walking/more talking



More detail

A journey through the heart of the campus, from the site of its oldest building to some of the newest. and talking about the history of the park from the early 1800s to its acquisition by the University in 1947.

Park House will be open for lunch. Stout footwear recommended. Toilets at the start.



Walk length / difficulty / accessibility

2 km, 1.5  hours / Medium  / not wheelchair accessible / not family friendly



Ticket price

£3



About the walk leader

Chris is a former University employee and now a trustee of the Friends of the University.