Discover History & Heritage in Reading

Reading's history and heritage dates back to medieval times and the founding of Reading Abbey by Henry I, who was buried in the Abbey. There's lots to explore from this period of pilgrimage as well as Reading's second coming as an industrial powerhouse in Victorian times.

Look up and enjoy the architecture in the town, explore the Abbey Ruins, visit Britain's Bayeux Tapestry, the 70 metre-long replica of the renowned Norman artwork, discover why Reading was known as Biscuit Town, circle Oscar Wilde's former prison - Reading Gaol - don't miss Reading's Banksy as you go - and visit the site of Jane Austen's former school in the Abbey Gateway. The Abbey Ruins also has its own Augmented Reality tour.

There are regular guided tours of many aspects of Reading's history or just explore under your own steam.

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Reading Minster

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Chain Street, READING, Berkshire, RG1 2HX

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Our mission is to serve as a beacon of God’s light to all those who come seeking, through worship and welcome.
Caversham Court Gardens

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Church Road, Caversham, READING, Berkshire, RG4 7AD

READING

Come and enjoy the beauty and long history of Caversham's hidden gem, Caversham Court Gardens on the bank of the River Thames. Owned and cared for by Reading Borough Council with support from The Friends. Open and accessible to all every day except…
Forbury Gardens

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The Forbury, READING, Berkshire, RG1 3BB

READING

Forbury Gardens is a delightful Victorian town garden, created at the height of the urban parks movement. The gardens have recently undergone major restoration. They are located between the town centre and the ruins of the 11th century abbey, not…

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