University of Leicester Campus Architecture Tours
University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH
The campus of the University of Leicester is notable for the range and importance of its architecture. The oldest building, the imposing Fielding Johnson Building, was built in the 1830s as the Leicestershire and Rutland Lunatic Asylum. Towering above the old asylum are three distinctive buildings from the 1960s: the Engineering Building, the Attenborough Tower and the Charles Wilson building.
Visitors will be led on a guided tour of campus architecture, including a rare opportunity to see the inside of the Engineering Building. The building was designed by James Stirling and James Gowan and has been described as one of the 10 most inspiring buildings in Britain.
This guided walk is considered easy and covers less than 1km. Please wear suitable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather. Meet outside the front door of the Fielding Johnson Building (opposite the lawn), near Entrance 1 to the University. Please arrive 10 minutes early for registration.
This walk is suitable for wheelchair users. Children and families are welcome on the tour.
The event is part of the University of Leicester's Heritage Open Days event 'Discover Heritage at the University of Leicester'.
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 14 September:
- 12:00-13:00 & 14:00-15:00
Location & directions
University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH
- Directions:
- Parking is available at Freeman’s Common Multi Storey Car Park (pay on exit). Please note that the car park is likely to be busy owing to the University Open Day being held on the same day.
- Contact on day:
- Archives and Special Collections/Heritage Hub
- Telephone number:
- +441162522056
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- There is a maximum number of 20 places for each tour. Booking is advised via the links provided.
- Booking contact name:
- Sue Wood/Simon Dixon
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://le.ac.uk/heritagehub
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.tickettailor.com/events/heritagehubuniversityofleicester/1338012
- Booking opens:
- 02 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 13 Sep 2024 11:00 AM
Additional information
Meeting point outside the main entrance at the front of the Fielding Johnson Building (opposite the lawn). Please arrive 10 minutes beforehand for registration.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 20
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
