Reading at War
Reading Walks Festival 2024
Find out about Reading's role in The English Civil War - the Siege of Reading and Battle of Caversham; The Glorious Revolution - the Battle of Broad Street; The Napoleonic Wars; Anglo-Afghan War; World War I and II
Key facts
- Part of Reading Walks Festival 2024
- Learn something new on a guided tour - less walking/more talking
- Easy difficulty / 0.8km / 1 hour
- Start point: Front of Reading Minster Church, St Mary's Butts
- Toilets en route at Reading Museum
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About the walk leader
David West is the walk leader.
"I run local tour company Walk Reading, have lived in Reading for over 20 years and am an enthusiastic advocate for the town. I have been leading tours in Reading since 2018 and am passionate about local history."
Getting there
Meet point: Reading Minster Church. https://what3words.com/caked.buzz.fumes
Walk starts and finishes in town centre close to numerous bus stops and rail station.
