Reading in the time of Jane Austen
Reading Walks Festival 2024
Tue 14 & Sun 19 May, 10:00
Starting at St Laurence's Church we will view the area around Jane Austen's school, before walking along the streets that she might have known, reflecting on the infrastructure, industries and entertainments and contemporary accounts of Reading in the long 18th century. The route is circular, mainly on the flat and the roads to be crossed have crossing points or traffic lights. Please note: we will not be going into the Abbey Gateway as part of this walk.
Key facts
- Part of Reading Walks Festival 2024
- Learn something new on a guided tour - less walking/more talking
- Easy difficulty / 2.6 kms / 1.5 hours max
- Start and finish point: Finish: St Laurence's Church
- Toilets are available in the Museum, coffee shops and shops.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not family friendly
About the walk leader
Joy Pibworth is the walk leader.
"I am an active member of the Jane Austen Society and of several local history societies and enjoy discovering new walks in town."
Getting there
St Laurence's Church, Town Square, Reading, RG1 3EJ https://what3words.com/audio.tulip.rate
The start point is about 5 minutes’ walk from the station and close to main bus routes.
