Tour of Foxhill House and through the meadows to the Whiteknights lake

Foxhill House is a fine example of mid-Victorian architecture. Designed by Alfred Waterhouse, it is situated on raised ground near the northern corner of the University campus overlooking the meadows down to the Whiteknights lake.

Alfred Waterhouse, renowned for his architecture especially for Foxhill House which he designed for himself, designed other buildings for the Whiteknights estate as well as in Reading town. After him there were several other well-known owners of Foxhill until the University of Reading acquired the house in 1955 for use as student accommodation. Since 2004 it has been the home of the School of Law.

The guided tour by members of The Friends of the University of Reading will enable you to see the hall and some rooms in the house as well as the former stable block, the stylish external design and the garden. The guided walk through the meadows and to the lake will include description of some of the historical features of this part of the campus.

Max 30 people per tour/session. Walk takes two hours.

Pedestrians can reach Foxhill House from the entrance to Whiteknights at the junction of Upper Redlands Road and Whiteknights Road. The house is signposted from there. The nearest car park to the House on the campus free to use at the weekend is Car Park 2, accessed from the entrance in Shinfield Road. Travel along Queen's Drive and turn left at the top where it will be signposted. Walk from the top of the car park and turn right into Redrow Drive. Walk on to the end where Foxhill House stands. You will be taken back to Foxhill at the end of the tour.