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ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûWalking Tour

Explore the rich and radical history of UCL, one of the world’s leading universities in the heart of London, on this free tour every Friday.

As springs returns, our walking tours are back,Ìýstarting from 12 April 2024.

Founded in 1826, ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûhas been at the forefront of radical and disruptive thinking for nearly 200 years.

Join us as we explore UCL’s campus and delve deeper into the researchers, students and stories that have helped shapeÌýthe ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûof today.

We will be running one tour everyÌýFriday. The tour will start at 12:30pm and last roughly an hour.

ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûWalking Tours are not campus tours designed for prospective students. If you are a prospective student, looking to study at UCL, please book onto a tour via the ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûCampus Tours website.

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About the Tour

TimingsÌý-Ìý The tour will run every Friday, starting at 12:30 pm.ÌýWe advise all visitors to arrive 10 minutes prior to the start.

The tour lasts one hour and covers roughly one mile in distance.Ìý

AccessibilityÌý- We want to make sure everyone can enjoy the tour. Please let us know when you book if you have any additional access needs. The tour is wheelchair-accessible and sign language interpreters are available upon request. However, we are not able to provide wheelchairs.Ìý

Departure pointÌý- The tour will depart from North Lodge (pictured right), which is situated at the entrance to the ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûMain Quad on Gower Street. It is the building to the left as you come through the main gates.ÌýPlease look out for our student ambassadors who will be in purple and are on hand to walk you through UCL’s history.

Enquiries -ÌýIf you have any questions, please check our Frequently Asked Questions.

(Pictured: ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûWalking Tour student ambassadors in front of the North Lodge)

2 ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûwalking tour guides in front of North Lodge

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the tour?

The tour is free of charge.

How long is the tour?

The tour is one hour in total.

How do I book onto the tour?

Please book your place on the ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûWalking Tour booking page at www.ucl.ac.uk/about/ucl-walking-tour.

What days do the tours run?

The tours run on Fridays only.

Can I bring my children on the tour?

Yes, you are welcome to bring children on the tour.

Will the tour take place in the rain?

The tour will still go ahead in the rain so please do come prepared for all weathers. In the case of extreme weather conditions we would cancel the tour.

What is the cancellation policy?

If you are unable to attend the tour please let us know as soon as possible beforehand. Please note that ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûreserves the right to amend or cancel the tour in the case of unforeseen circumstances.

I am no longer able to make the tour on the day that I booked, am I able to book onto another day?Ìý

Yes, you are very welcome to amend the date of your booking and you can do this via Eventbrite.

I am a prospective student, will I see student accommodation and lecture halls on the tour?

ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûWalking Tours are not designed for prospective students. If you are a prospective student, looking to study at ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûin future, please attend one of ourÌýÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûOpen DaysÌýwhere you will be able to view student accommodation, have department tours, academic sessions and more. For general campus tours designed for prospective students, please book via theÌýÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûCampus Tours website.

What precautions have been introduced to reduce the risk of Covid-19?

Please see the ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûcoronavirus information pages for the latest guidance.

Can I provide feedback after the tour?

Yes, if you've been on the tour, we very much welcome your feedback. Access the feedback form.

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Already taken the tour?

Why not visit theÌýAfter the TourÌýpage and find out more about the exhibitions and events open to the public. You can also provide feedback on the tour and help us make ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûWalking Tour even better!

Prospective Students

If you are thinking about studying at ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûand what to know more about what it’s like to study at UCL, please visitÌýÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûCampus ToursÌýto find out more.

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