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TOUR THE UNIVERSITY\u2019S METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATORY<\/h3>\n

We\u2019ve been making weather observations at Reading since 1901. Today we have over 100 years of unbroken daily records including temperature and rainfall. 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 provide a valuable teaching resource to the department as well as continuing our long climate record.\u00a0Public tours of the Atmospheric Observatory are held every summer; booking is essential as places are limited. Early booking is advised, as these tours are popular and fill up well in advance!<\/p>\n

Summer 2026 observatory tours will take place on Wednesday 8 July, Thursday 30 July and Friday 7 August.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Book a place (maximum 4 tickets)<\/h4>\n

FULLY BOOKED<\/strong> Wednesday 8 July – Atmospheric Observatory Tour booking – Weds 8 July<\/a><\/p>\n

FULLY BOOKED<\/strong> Thursday 30 July – Atmospheric Observatory Tour bookings – Thurs 30 July<\/a><\/p>\n

Friday 7 August – Atmospheric Observatory Tour bookings – Fri 7 Aug<\/a><\/p>\n

Why not take a look at our book about Reading\u2019s weather through the years Reading Weather and Climate since 1831<\/a><\/p>\n

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