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Open Days FAQs
The answers to your Open Day questions

Come to an Open Day

What will I be able to do at the Open Day?

Open Days offer the chance to experience what living and studying at the University of Reading is really like. You’ll have the opportunity to explore your subject area of interest, attend talks, sessions and tours of facilities as well as have the chance to chat to our academics and current students. 

You’ll be able to take campus tours and see inside our on-campus accommodation.  We’ll also have staff on hand from a range of different services such as Admissions, Student Finance, Study Aboard the Disability Advisory Service. 

Reading Students’ Union will be open throughout the day offering tours, delivering student-life talks and giving visitors an insight into the range of clubs and societies we have at Reading!

What time do the Open Days start and finish?

The Open Days start at 09:00 and finish at 16:00 on both dates. 

Is there a difference between the two Open Days?

We offer the same activities across both Open Days for our visitors. We run our Open Days over two days so you can come at the best time for you. 

How do I get to the University?

You can find out more about getting to the University on our Visit Us page. 

Is there more than one campus?

The University of Reading is located across two campuses in Reading town. Our Whiteknights Campus is the larger campus where most of our subjects are taught. This is also where you’ll find our central services, students’ union, and most of our accommodation. Our smaller London Road campus is just a 10-minute bus ride (or 20-minute walk) away and home to our Architecture and Education courses.

If you’re interested in studying either of these subjects, we recommend starting your day at London Road before heading up to Whiteknights to see everything else we have on offer. 
A free shuttle bus will be running throughout the day to help you travel between campuses.

If you’re interested in studying Accounting, Business, Finance or Real Estate your subjects are based at the Henley Business School on our Whiteknights Campus. 

Is there parking available?

We have (limited) parking available on both of our campuses. If you require parking, please select this option on the booking form. If selected, your parking confirmation will appear as one of the following in your confirmation email and other pre-event communications: 

  • Whiteknights Campus Parking
  • London Road Campus Parking (Architecture and Education) 

Blue Badge Parking

We have designated parking for Blue Badge holders or those with access needs – please select ‘Blue Badge Parking’ at the point of booking. If you select this, your confirmation email and other pre-event communications will show:

  • Blue Badge Parking

Please note that you do not need to specify a campus for Blue Badge parking. You will be able to park on either, or both, campuses as required throughout the day. 

What if on-campus parking is full?

If the on-campus parking options are fully booked we recommend travelling to the University by public transport. Reading has excellent transport links and it’s very simple to make your way to the campus by bus. More information about travelling to campus by public transport. 

There is also the option to use the Mereoak Park and Ride, located just south of J11 on the M4 (just off the A33). On both Open Days the buses from Mereoak will travel directly on to the Whiteknights campus. The journey time is approximately 20 minutes. The last bus from The University to Mereoak Park and Ride is 17:00. 

Is there support for visitors with accessibility requirements?

As well as dedicated Blue Badge Parking we also run accessibility buses throughout both Open Days. We’ll be able to pick you up and drop you off around campus as you need and we can also drive you between our Whiteknights and London Road campuses. 

If you have accessibility requirements but do not have a Blue Badge let us know by emailing opendays@reading.ac.uk and we’ll be able to advise you on the best place to park on campus.

Can I bring guests? 

You’re more than welcome to bring along your family and friends to the Open Days. 

Are dogs welcome at the Open Day?

Yes, we have a large parkland campus that's you can explore with your dogs. We do ask that you keep your dogs on a lead at all times and unfortunately, we are unable to allow dogs into buildings - unless they are support animals. 

Are there places to eat at the Open Days?

We have a wide selection of places to eat at the Open Day from café's, bars and canteens to the on-campus Co-Op. There is lots of choice and something for everyone.

How to I book onto the Open Days?

Fill out our Open Day booking form. 

  • Saturday 11 October 2025
  • Saturday 8 November 2025

Do I need to book onto the talks, sessions and tours I want to go to?

You do not need to book onto specific talks, sessions and tours at our Open Days. You can look at our programme of activities to work out what you’d like to do on the day. We’ll have plenty of staff and students on hand to help you once you arrive. 

If I can’t come to the Autumn Open Days, is there another way to visit?

If you can’t make either of our Autumn Open Days don’t worry! We have student-led campus tours running throughout autumn semester. Find out more about campus tours.

For students interested in applying for the 2027/28 academic year, we also have Open Days taking place in June 2026. Keep an eye on our website to register your interest in the June Open Days. 

Do I need to bring anything to the Open Day?

We’re situated on a large parkland campus so recommend wearing comfortable shoes for walking between buildings. We hope the weather will be nice but always recommend being prepared – packing an extra layer and an umbrella just in case! 

We have water stations across both campuses and in many of our buildings so that you can refill your own reusable water bottles as you need. If you want to warm up, bring a reusable coffee mug with you and you’ll get a 20p discount  on hot drinks from our University cafes!

 
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