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Saturday 16 April 2022

Reading Museum Reading Arts - Reading Abbey Quarter Tours - Get on your feet and discover the history of Reading.

 

READING ABBEY QUARTER TOURS
Every Saturday, 11am 
Tour duration 90 minutes
All ages welcome | Booking Essential


Enjoy a walking tour exploring the heart of medieval Reading led by our trained volunteer guides. This tour takes you to the highlights of the Abbey Quarter, including the Hospitium where medieval pilgrims stayed, the impressive conserved Reading Abbey ruins and the Abbey Gateway, the grand entrance to the Abbot’s Lodgings which became Queen Elizabeth I’s royal residence.


Have some myths busted and explore the fascinating history of Reading Abbey Quarter
, including exciting links to the influence of the Huntley and Palmers Factory celebrating its 200th anniversary this year.

Meet at Statue of Queen Victoria
in Town Hall Square

Tickets £10 | Booking Essential

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Reviews of the Reading Abbey Quarter Tour:


'Lots of very interesting sites to visit'


'Excellent - lively guide. Thanks'

'Really interesting tour, it brought the Abbey to life'

'Engaging guide. Very informative regarding Abbey
and some of the wider history of Reading'

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