The stories of Reading's Entertainment Venues

Visit some of Reading's entertainment venues and discover their amazing histories on a University of Reading-led walk.

Type of walk
Exercise - a healthy walk with some stopping points of interest. More walking/less talking,

More detail
The walk will stop at some of the town's well-known entertainment venues, from South Street Arts Centre to the Abbey Ruins, the Purple Turtle to the Rising Sun.  Hear about the unique stories linked to our treasured cultural venues and the artists and theatre groups associated with them!
There are a number of cafes and stops on the way, at the discretion of walk leader and group. Toilets at Broad Street Mall and The Oracle.

Walk length / difficulty / accessibility
8km, 3 hours / Medium / not wheelchair accessible / family friendly

Ticket price
£3

About the walk leader
Kathryn works at the University of Reading. She is a passionate individual with a keen eye for our entertainment venues and their social and personal histories that connect with us.