New Kendrick Conservation Area Walkabout (WB) lost Turkish baths, Schools, Albion Terrace, Original UoR campus
Meet on the South-East, corner of South & East Streets, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4GP
This Special Conservation Area (CA), Highlights inc. – Kendrick road Impressive & unusual Listed buildings and their unique Architecture, Trees, Historic Plaques. Reading Oldest Bowling Club & it's fascinating history. History of 2 of the best schools in the country. A brief walk through Reading Univ. London. Rd Campus, covering it's 99 years history & much more, with the option to go for a drink, light lunch, good chat at a local MERL cafe at the end.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 10.30am
- Wednesday 17 September:
- 10.30am
Location & directions
Meet on the South-East, corner of South & East Streets, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4GP
- Directions:
- what3words = ///moves.smiles.zest Meeting place is about 15mins walk from Reading railway Station & 5 mins from local bus stops.
- Contact on day:
- Terry Dixon
- Telephone number:
- +447505351517
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Book through Eventbrite. Arrive early for Safety Brief. You can make an optional cash donation on the day - £5 to £10 per adult. Proceeds will be donated equally to – ‘The Ways & Means Trust’ - Great local Charity, helping adults with learning. physical disabilities, or mental health disabilities. And ‘Camp Mohawk (The Woodland Centre Trust charity no. 1202580) . A 5-acre site gives children & young people the opportunity to experience safe, stimulating experiences, who have special needs.
- Booking contact name:
- Terry Dixon
- Booking telephone number:
- +447505351517
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/katesgrove-area-bricks-iron-sails-education-potts-a-meadow-more-tickets-885835526907
- Alternative booking website:
- https://readingwalkingtours.co.uk/
- Booking opens:
- 04 Jun 2025 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 10 Sep 2025 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
A few step up high parts
Additional information
We will be walking alongside roads with pavements and pedestrian paths, some narrow. There are moderate slopes. Part of a steep road to go up & back down. Easy to Medium difficulty / 3.8km / 2.25 hours long, may overrun wrt time. NB This is a walk developed with Richard Bennett (Chairman of Reading Civic Society). We would very appreciates it if people are willing to donate to my 2 charities, which in 2025-26 are ‘Camp Mohawk’ and ‘The Ways & Means Trust’.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 25
- Est. tour duration:
- 2 hour(s) 15 minute(s)
