University Heritage Trail - Central Whiteknights Campus
A journey through the heart of the campus with a history dating from the early 1800s to its acquisition by the University in 1947.
Date and time
Location
University of Reading
Car Park 1A Whiteknights campus Shinfield Road Reading RG6 6UR United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
Key facts
- Part of Reading Walks Festival 2024
- Learn something new on a guided tour - less walking/more talking
- Easy difficulty / 2 km / 1.5 hrs
- Start - Car Park 1A, Whiteknights campus
- Stout footwear recommended
- Park House will be open for lunch
- Toilets at Park House
- Not family friendly
- Not wheelchair accessible
More detail
A walk around the old and new buildings which make up the University's main campus. A journey through the heart of the campus, from the site of its oldest building to some of the newest. We will talking about the history of the park from the early 1800s to its acquisition by the University in 1947.
About the walk leader
The walk leader is Chris Rayner.
"I am a former University of Reading employee and now a trustee of the Friends of the University."
Getting there
Bus 21 or 21A from the town centre stops outside Whiteknights House which is a 2 minute walk away
Meet location: Car Park 1a, Whiteknights Campus - https://what3words.com/cape.marker.rash
Frequently asked questions
Sorry! Dogs are not permitted to join any of our walk unless a guide dog or assistance dog
Some of the walks are suitable for younger children. Please see each walk description. All children MUST be accompanied by a paying adult.
All our walk leaders have assessed their walk for accessibility, by which we mean the walk features smooth(ish!) pathways with ramps (if steps) and wide entrances for individuals with mobility challenges. Accessible walks will be identified in the walk description. Get in touch if in doubt.
We live in a country with changeable weather. There is no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes! The walks will take place in all but the worst weather. You will be notified by the walks leader if it is to be cancelled. If you aren’t able to attend, please alert the walks leader so your
We are unable to provide refunds if you can no longer attend. In the very unlikely situation that the Festival has to cancel the walk, you will be offered a full refund.
Your walk leader will have a list of everyone who has booked a ticket so you don’t need to bring a print out of your ticket. However, if you haven't booked in advance, your walk leader will not be able to accept you on the walk.
Please dress for the UK in May! It could be lovely, hot or rainy! Many of the walks are in urban areas so no special walking kit is required. Please do bring water though and a coat! For longer/countryside walks, please ensure you have suitable footwear/walking boots, rain protection etc.
Our walks are designed to link into the bus and train system so please try and use public transport. Details of how to reach the start/end point of the walk by public transport is given in each walk description. If parking is available, it will be included in the walk description.
Please do not come if you are feeling unwell. If you have any medical conditions, please either alert the walk leader and advise them of any medication you are carrying. Your health remains your responsibility at all times.
Once you have booked a walk, you will get an automatic confirmation of your place. Nearer the time, the walks leader will then contact you with his/her contact details and any special instructions for the day. The Festival organiser, REDA, can be reached at alex.brannen@reading.gov.uk