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.

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

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

Sunday 13 September:

0930-1600

Location & directions

Royal Holloway University of London, 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 is 15 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:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Assistance dogs only allowed in buildings.

Additional information

Max number of people:

40

Estimated duration:

45 minute(s)

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