MyAV范 Walking Tour

Explore the rich and radical history of MyAV范, one of the world鈥檚 leading universities in the heart of London, on this free tour every Friday.

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

Founded in 1826, MyAV范 has been at the forefront of radical and disruptive thinking for nearly 200 years.

Join us as we explore MyAV范鈥檚 campus and delve deeper into the researchers, students and stories that have helped shape听the MyAV范 of today.

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

MyAV范 Walking Tours are not campus tours designed for prospective students. If you are a prospective student, looking to study at MyAV范, please book onto a tour via the MyAV范 Campus Tours website.

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About the Tour

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

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

Accessibility听- 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.听

Departure point听- The tour will depart from North Lodge (pictured right), which is situated at the entrance to the MyAV范 Main Quad on Gower Street. It is the building to the left as you come through the main gates.听Please look out for our student ambassadors who will be in purple and are on hand to walk you through MyAV范鈥檚 history.

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

(Pictured: MyAV范 Walking Tour student ambassadors in front of the North Lodge)

2 MyAV范 walking 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 MyAV范 Walking 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 MyAV范 reserves 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?听: 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?: MyAV范 Walking Tours are not designed for prospective students. If you are a prospective student, looking to study at MyAV范 in future, please attend one of our听MyAV范 Open Days听where 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 the听MyAV范 Campus Tours website.
What precautions have been introduced to reduce the risk of Covid-19?: Please see the MyAV范 coronavirus 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 the听After the Tour听page 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 MyAV范 Walking Tour even better!

Prospective Students

If you are thinking about studying at MyAV范 and what to know more about what it鈥檚 like to study at MyAV范, please visit听MyAV范 Campus Tours听to find out more.

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