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Forbury Gardens

Sun, 06 Aug

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By the bandstand

Enjoy a gentle walk around the English Heritage Grade 2 listed Forbury Gardens in the centre of Reading.

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Forbury Gardens
Forbury Gardens

Time & Location

06 Aug 2023, 14:00 – 15:00

By the bandstand, Forbury Gardens, Reading RG1 3BD, UK

Guests

About the event

Come and hear about;​

  • The Maiwand Lion and why it is in Reading
  • Why one particular oak tree has a protective fence around it
  • How the gardens have had a similar use for over 900 years
  • Why did a group of volunteers from Reading go to Spain in the 1930's and what did they do there
  • What happened in the gardens during the English Civil War in 1643
  • What is the memorial erected by Dr Jamieson B. Hurry

Tour starts from the bandstand, Forbury Gardens

Amount of walking - approximately 0.2 miles

Tickets

  • Standard ticket

    £9.00
    Tax: VAT included
    Sale ended

Total

£0.00

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