The Story Collector – an immersive audio experience about the University of Hertfordshire

'Walk This Play: The Story Collector' is an exciting new audio play that lets your imagination fly; immerse in a unique and independently led journey of imagination and discovery!

UH Arts + Culture have commissioned a bespoke audio-guided storytelling walk about the University. Created by award-winning theatre company ThickSkin, Walk This Play® is a captivating audio play that transports audiences into a series of fascinating stories which help you see the University from a new perspective.

Black and white illustration of a cat in the centre surrounded by University of Hertfordshire, Festival of Ideas and UH Arts + Culture logos and a yellow title reading 'The Story Collector

Through narration and original music blended with the sights and sounds around you, Walk This Play® takes you on a journey through various locations across the College Lane campus. Using your own phone and headphones, the walks are self-led, taking guidance from the downloadable app. The walk takes approximately 30-45 minutes and can be done at anytime.

Simply download the app, pop on your headphones and walk!  

  1. Connect to the Wi-fi and install ‘Walk This Play® by ThickSkin’ app. For iOS devices download HERE and for Android download HERE.
  2. Allow the app to use your location.
  3. Scroll to ‘The Story Collector’ and select “Open Walk”.
  4. Select “Download” and keep the app open until it is 100% downloaded.
  5. Walk to the Main Reception, put on your headphones, and select “Start”.
  6. Look out for our maps and paw print markers around campus to further guide you.

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Parking

Parking is available in Student Car Park E or The Forum Multi-storey Car Park (Parking Map) and is FREE for the first 2 hours on weekdays, with a £2 fee thereafter payable via Hozah.

We also have a Park and Ride facility located at Angerlands (AL10 8HS) which offers FREE parking + £1 for the regular shuttle bus during term time. Further information here: Parking at UH

Accessibility

Accessible parking and toilets are available on campus. The walk is accessible for wheelchair users, with some inclines but no steps. The walk will wait for you and can be enjoyed at your own pace.

D/deaf audiences can choose to use the in-app captions and visually impaired audiences may need a walking companion for safety with crossing roads.