Observatory tours - summer 2025

TOUR THE UNIVERSITY’S METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY

Where? The Atmospheric Observatory (located between Erlegh House and Bridges Hall), Earley Gate, Whiteknights campus

When? Wednesday 9 July, Friday 1 August or Wednesday 20 August 2025 | at 3.00 pm, duration 45–50 minutes

We’ve been making weather observations at Reading since 1901. Today we have well over a century’s worth of unbroken daily records, including temperature and rainfall.

Although we still make use of ‘traditional’ sensors such as glass thermometers and their like, today most of our instruments are fully automatic, and information is logged by computer every second of every day. The wide range of observatory instruments and their records over time provide a valuable teaching resource to the department and the community as well as continuing our long climate record.

The tours are open to all (ages 8 and up), but booking is essential as places are limited.

Admission free. Booking essential. To book your place complete the details below and click Submit.

Tour dates 2025*

Wed 9 July at 3.00 pmFriday 1 August at 3.00 pmWed 20 August at 3.00 pm

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1234

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A sixth-form student considering applying for a place to study at Reading?A current student at the University?Previously a student at the University?A current University staff member or family member?A retired University staff member or family member?None of the above, just interested!

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