Whiteknights campus

Our main campus is the real hub of University of Reading life. Set in 130 hectares of stunning parkland, it offers plenty of places to eat, shop, study and socialise. The site has received 14 consecutive Green Flag awards, recognising it as one of Britain’s top green spaces. The scenic campus includes a lake, woodlands and the popular Harris Garden – all available for students, staff and the local community to enjoy.

The campus is a thriving community and features the Students’ Union, the Library, fantastic study areas, two on-site museums, shops and other amenities, and several halls of residence.

Our campuses are filled with great places to eat, and you can find a wide variety of food from stir fries to pub lunches.

Dol.cHe Vita

A completely vegetarian cafe, serving salads, snacks, barista coffee and more.

Park Eat and Bar

One of the most popular bars on campus, Park Eat and Bar is a lively bar and food venue offering Italian street food, stir fries and curries. 

Eat at The Square

Eat at The Square is a food court located at the heart of campus, offering freshly prepared meals from four serving counters. You’ll also be able to grab food-to-go, and various cooking kits.

Global foodie Thursday market

Whiteknights campus regularly hosts an international street food market. With vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, the market caters to all dietary requirements.

Reading Students' Union

You’ll also find places to eat and drink in our students’ union. Grab a Starbucks from cafe Mondial, enjoy a delicious bagel from our renowned Bagel Man, or sample bubble tea from Pearls. Find out more about the food venues in Reading Students' Union.

Find out more about our other food venues.

Our Whiteknights campus hosts a range of facilities, including:

• The Library
• The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
  
• The Cole Museum of Zoology
• ICMA Centre Trading Floor
• Reading Students' Union
• SportsPark
• The Chaplaincy.

As an environmentally conscious university, our Park Eat and The Square venues are home to a sustainable market featuring vegetarian and vegan food, a bring-your-own-container service, environmentally friendly cleaning products, and other ethically sourced products.

We also have a newly refurbished Co-op supermarket, where you can stock up on essentials or grab lunch on the go.

The Students’ Union building also hosts a Korean food store, Seoul Plaza, a University of Reading merchandise store, and Mail Boxes etc.