Reading Abbey Tour with cream tea

In mediaeval times, Reading was the site of a great royal abbey. This was a religious community centred around a magnificent church – one of the largest monasteries in Europe. It was formed in 1121 by Henry I, and closed in 1539 on the orders of Henry VIII.

Our walk will explore the rich history of the Abbey Quarter with abbey guide and expert John Painter. It will be around 90 minutes in length, and is generally on flat ground.

We will finish at The Centre for Heritage and Family History, built on the site of the abbey’s former stables, with a cream tea (included within the price).

Numbers are limited, so pre-booking is required.

2 - 4pm

Image: Reading Abbey’s former Hospitium – Rose and Trev Clough The Hospitium of St. John south face CC-BY-SA-2.0