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Written in stone

Reading Old Cemetery, Cemetery Junction, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3AQ

  • 21 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking preferred

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!

Meet us by the entrance of the cemetery. Volunteers will take you around for a family-friendly tour of the site.
We welcome families and child-friendly activities are included in the walks.
Join the best outfit competition and win an exciting Victorian-style prize!
We will be running two tours:
Tour A: 12.30-13.45
Tour B: 14.00-15.15

Timings & Tours

Sunday 21 September:
12.30-15.30

Location & directions

Reading Old Cemetery, Cemetery Junction, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3AQ

Contact on day:
Yota Dimitriadi

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking preferred
Booking conditions:
Please help us by booking in advance. Also note that parts of the site are not accessible. We may have to adapt routes on the day.
Booking website:
https://tinyurl.com/readingcem2025
Alternative booking website:
https://readingoldcemetery.uk
Booking closes:
20 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Parts of the cemetery are on uneven ground. The main path is accessible but some of the side paths are not fully accessible. Let the guide know and will adapt the tour as much as possible. There are no toilets on site but there are cafes nearby that you may be able to use.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:
15
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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