Reading
Properties and events in Reading
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Greys Court
Greys Court, is an intimate family home and peaceful estate set in the rolling Chiltern Hills. It has been modified over the centuries, creating a patchwork of medieval, Tudor, Georgian, Victorian and 20th century influences inside and out.
Basildon Park
From its origins connected to the East India Company, to an army base in WWII, and onto a glamourous home used to entertain in the 1950s, the history of Basildon Park is a rich and interesting one.
17 Castle Street Reading
Rooms which are not normally open to clients with interesting beam construction, Diamond chimneys, carriage mounting block and Victorian staircase.
Tour of the University of Reading's Great Hall on the London Road campus
For the first time, the University Great Hall is open to the public this year. It will give an opportunity to hear about its history, view the organ, enjoy the architecture and the internal decor, and to see behind the scenes backstage.
CAVERSHAM COURT GARDENS
Take a journey round the world tracking the origins of plants in Caversham Court Gardens! Test your plant knowledge and your geography with our fun facts and learn the fascinating history of plant collecting. Activities for all ages.
The MERL: Routes, Connections, Networks
Book into one of these special events for a unique chance to view pop-up displays of items from the University of Reading’s Special Collections and Art Collections, housed at The MERL site and not currently on public display.
Reading Old - A 'Garden Cemetery'
Guided walks around the site which will focus on the history of the Garden Cemetery movement, plus explore some of the nature and wildlife related to the original planting of the site by Sutton Seeds Ltd - one of Reading's famous.
Tour of Foxhill House at the Whiteknights campus
Foxhill House is a fine example of mid-Victorian architecture. Designed by Alfred Waterhouse, it is situated on raised ground near the northern corner of the University's Whiteknights campus overlooking the meadows down to the lake.
Walk in the Light - Exhibition & Play by Reading Quakers, celebrating George Fox
Walk in the Light : celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth of itinerant preacher and Quaker founder George Fox, via an exhibition of Quaker heritage and artwork, and a short play for all ages
St Michael Tilehurst - A Celebration of Creativity
A celebration of creativity set in a beautiful and historic church, incorporating: An sale of local arts and crafts; Self-guided tours of the building and churchyard.
St Luke's Church Erleigh Road, Reading - Our Community
St Luke's Church (1882-83) is a Victorian church built to serve the growing population of the Redlands area of Reading. Today, the Church continues to engage with our local multicultural community.
Written in stone
Join us for a guided walk of Reading Old Cemetery. Find out about the history of site, some of the monuments and the life stories of people buried there. Dressing Up optional but fun!