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University Heritage Trail - London Road campus

Reading Walks Festival 2025

Exploring the University's London Road campus and its history.

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

More detail
The walk takes us around the campus which was the University's new home in the early 1900s, and its use of several buildings generously donated by the Palmer family. The specially constructed newer buildings form a quadrangle reminiscent of many Oxford colleges.
The Dairy on campus or the MERL cafe will both be open. Stout footwear recommended. 

Walk length / difficulty / accessibility
1.5 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.