Reading's Milling Heritage

The "Reading's Milling Heritage" walk launched in 2024 is back for 2025.

Margaret Simons, Mills Archive Trustee and historian, will guide attendees around various mill sites, narrating more about Reading’s milling heritage, associated structures and town history along the way.

The walk starts at Watlington House, a Grade II* listed building and home to the Mills Archive Trust, who have used their archive to develop the route. The Trust is an educational charity and a repository to over three million records on milling. The walk leaflet also includes information on Reading’s renewable energy sites and how to visit.

This guided walk will take place on Friday 12th September and Wednesday 17th September, from 10:30am to 12:30pm. The event will last for around 2 hours, and pre-booking is essential as spaces are limited. There is a step-free route if required.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:

10:30am-12:30pm

Wednesday 17 September:

10:30am-12:30pm

Location & directions

Watlington House, 44 Watlington Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4RJ

Directions:

Meeting point entry on South Street, through a gate and into our beautiful Watlington House garden.

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Pre-booking is required, as spaces will fill quickly. Booking through our "forms" URL is preferred, although feel free to call or email to book or for more information on the event.

Booking contact name:

Rachel Riddell

Booking telephone number:

+441189502052

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://forms.gle/pn4AyKvroVuBfjV3A

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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