Looking for school visits? Head to our schools & colleges visits page. Alternatively, did you know we can bring a speaker to you?

We welcome group visits of up to 30 people. You can discover our galleries and exhibitions, follow self-guided trails, explore the garden, or relax in the café and gift shop.

Before making a group visit, you must contact us in advance and await confirmation from our team. This lets us provide the best possible visit and extra services like car/minibus parking (up to two spaces), coach parking, room hire (£45), and welcome hosts. Group visits are free but we suggest a £5 donation per visitor.

To contact us about your intended visit, complete the form below. If you have any questions, please contact us via email at merlevents@reading.ac.uk.

Group visit enquiry form