Berkshire
Properties and events in Berkshire
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17 Castle Street Reading
Rooms which are not normally open to clients with interesting beam construction, Diamond chimneys, carriage mounting block and Victorian staircase.
All Saints, Boyne Hill, Maidenhead - A George Edmund Street church and parochial buildings masterpiece
A listed Victorian neo-gothic church, spire and parish buildings uniquely set around an enclosed quadrangle. Black and red bricks on the exterior and very colourfully decorated internally with beautiful stained glass windows and stone carving.
All Saints' Church Ascot Heath
Visit this Grade II listed Victorian Parish church with splendid wall paintings and stained glass.
Architecture at Reading Library
Reading Library's Local Studies Collection holds all sorts of resources relating to architecture in the town, and this film will look at some of these.
Architecture Up Close – The Making of One Station Hill
Explore the story behind One Station Hill, the tallest building in Reading, through an exclusive architectural tour, an in-depth public talk, and a visual exhibition that traces the journey from concept to construction.
Architecture, Angels and Activities at St. Michael & All Angels Church
Activities for children and adults. Displays & Tours of church and churchyard history. Explore aspects of our architecture. Chance to get hands-on experience of some artefacts.
Basildon Park
Between Monday 15 to Thursday 18, discover 400 acres of historic parkland and gardens with an 18th-century house at its heart. The impressive mansion and picturesque pleasure grounds will be open to explore. The tearoom will be open for refreshments.
Beehives Through Time
Travel through time with us as we explore the fascinating history of beekeeping and beehives in this talk
Berkshire Churches
Learn about some of the many historical, unusual and sometimes hidden churches and churchyards in and around Berkshire and the people associated with them.
Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Battle of Newbury I 1643
A chance to learn about this important English Civil War battle.
Blue Plaque Videos - Launch for new Ideas
The Thatcham Heritage Working Party is launching a series of videos showcasing the town’s existing Blue Plaques, while also inviting the community to share suggestions for future plaques.
Brock Keep
Come and see artworks on show and join tours around the historic former armoury and gatehouse which is home to artist studios and a contemporary art gallery.
Caversham Road: An area shaped by Victorian aesthetics and innovation
A guided walk around a Victorian townscape that still has many traces of its rich industrial past as well as plenty of original architectural features.
Christ Church, Reading
Church Open Day and Festrival Evensong
Crossing the Thames at Caversham
Join a richly illustrated talk telling the story of Reading Bridge and the old and new Caversham Bridges.
Decontamination Suite, Greenham Air Base
A rare opportunity to gain access to the Decontamination Suite that formed part of the Cold War US Airbase at Greenham Common with guided tours through the facility explaining the history of the building.
Donnington Castle Guided Tours
Join our expert volunteers for an exclusive tour of this fascinating site.
Explore the Cloth Hall attic and meet KVGWSD members
Meet members from the Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers who will show you some of the traditional skills associated with the original purpose of the seventeenth century Cloth Hall, and then explore the attic of the historic building.
Exploring the Architecture of Georgian Reading
A walking tour of Reading's extensive Georgian architecture by Dr Stephen Gage, Lecturer in Architecture at University of Reading. Reading has over 400 listed buildings from the Georgian period, representing a substantial part of its built heritage.
Family Art Workshop - Jelly x Mills Archive Trust
Join Jelly and the Mills Archive Trust for a hands-on, drop-in arts workshop exploring renewable energy through creativity, history, and imagination.