Reading BID host Summer Solstice event at historic Abbey Ruins
28th May 2025
This summer, Reading Business Improvement District (BID) invites local businesses and residents to mark the longest day of the year with a restorative open-air experience in one of the town’s most iconic settings.
The Summer Solstice Celebration, set in Reading's historic Abbey Ruins at the heart of the Abbey Quarter District, promises a calming blend of gentle yoga and immersive sound therapy designed to promote relaxation, wellbeing, and community connection.
Taking place on Thursday, 19 June from 5:30 – 6:30pm, the event offers attendees a unique opportunity to unwind and reconnect with nature through a slow, grounding yoga flow suitable for all levels. Participants will then be invited to lie back under the solstice sky and experience a deeply meditative sound bath, featuring the healing tones of a Moon Gong, Crystal and Tibetan Singing Bowls, and other vibrational instruments.
Tickets for members of Reading BID
Tickets are free for Reading BID members. Keep an eye on the regular Friday Update newsletter, or contact the Reading BID team to claim your code.
Tickets for public
Public tickets are priced at just £5, with all proceeds donated to the Tap for Reading initiative, aimed at supporting those who are homeless and rough sleeping in the town centre.
“Bringing people and businesses in the town centre together in a meaningful way is at the heart of what we do,” said Alexa Volker, Reading BID Manager. “This event is not just about wellbeing - it’s about connection, giving back, and making the most of our incredible town centre spaces like the Abbey Ruins. We’re proud to support Tap for Reading through this event and will donate any proceeds to help support vulnerable people either homeless or rough sleeping in Reading.”
Participants can expect numerous benefits from the session, including:
- 🌿 Deep relaxation and stress relief
- 🌿 Lowered heart rate and blood pressure
- 🌿 Enhanced mindfulness and meditation
- 🌿 A natural boost to healing and wellbeing
With limited spaces available, early booking is encouraged. Come rest, reset, and realign!
