Explore Royal Holloway, University of London

The Founder's Building at Royal Holloway was home to one of the first higher education colleges for women and was opened by Queen Victoria in 1886. Modelled on the Château de Chambord, it is one of the most impressive university buildings in the world.

Talks and tours are free, with fun activities for children and adults! See our campus and discover the fascinating history of an exceptionally radical university of social purpose.

How to not burn down a Grade I listed building!
Our Director of Health and Safety takes a look at what it really means to manage the iconic Founder’s building.

Unlocking the Archives
Delve into the archives, special collections and rare books held by Royal Holloway.

Children’s Picture Gallery Talk
We’re inviting our younger visitors to explore our painting collection in this fun talk and activity!

Creating a collection
Explore the creative impulse behind Thomas Holloway’s purchase of the art collection and some of our visitors’ favourite paintings.

Tours of the historic Founder’s Building
Visit the Chapel, North and South Quads, Dining Hall, Reading Room and original lecture theatre.

Open Stores: The Things We Keep
Our stores hold countless stories waiting to be rediscovered in this new exhibition.

Heritage Open Day children’s trail
Take your family on a self-guided tour of campus and complete the trail for a goody bag.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 14 September:

0930-1600

Location & directions

Egham Hill, Egham, Surrey, TW20 0EX

Directions:

Royal Holloway is situated on the A30 in Egham, Surrey, just two miles from junction 13 of the M25 and a mere fifteen minutes from Heathrow airport. It is also easily accessible from London City or Gatwick airports. There is a good bus service from London Heathrow, Terminal 5 to Royal Holloway, which stops on Egham Hill, just outside the gates to the main entrance of the University. You can see the bus timetable here. There are also frequent train services from London Waterloo to Egham (35 – 40 minutes).

Contact on day:

Neil Perrott

Telephone number:

+441784443982

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Book on day

Booking conditions:

No pre-booking available.

Booking opens:

14 Sep 2025 09:30 AM

Accessibility details

Assistance dogs only allowed in buildings.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

40

Est. tour duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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