Reading
Properties and events in Reading
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Festival Evensong
Festival Evensong with refreshments afterwards
AudaTours Reading Audio Tour: Biscuit Town
A self-guided audio tour of Reading, exploring the Huntley & Palmers biscuit workers, brewers and clerks who built Reading.
Behind the Scenes tour of the Royal Berkshire Archives
Discover more about what we do on a FREE behind the scenes tour of the Royal Berkshire Archives.
Brock Keep
Come and see the current exhibition and join tours around the historic former armoury and gatehouse which is home to artist studios and a contemporary art gallery.
Celebrating 100 Years: University of Reading Museums and Collections
A unique chance to view pop-up displays of items from the University of Reading’s Special Collections and Art Collections, housed at The MERL.
Everyday Histories: The Ukrainian Community in Reading
Did you know that Ukrainians have been living in Reading since the 1950s? - Join us between 12 – 4 pm to explore the centre - Hear a special talk at 1 pm on the history of the Ukrainian community - Try delicious food
Guided Tour of Reading Old Cemetery
Join us for a guided walk of Reading Old Cemetery. Find out about the history of the site, some of the monuments and the life stories of people buried there. Dressing up optional but fun!
Millwrighting Exhibition and Art Workshop
Explore the story of the millwrights through this exhibition of records held by the Mills Archive Trust, and take part in our drawing and screen printing workshop.
New for 2026 Tudor to Civil War Reading Walkabout (walking tour): Kings, Queens, Commoners & Life in 16th-17th Century
Our 2nd Period Themed Walkabout - We'll be looking at Reading from 1485 to 1660, covering the reigns of five Tudor monarchs: Henry VII & VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, & Elizabeth I. to beginning of the Stuart Dynasty (James I & Charles I), into Civil War.
Saint Giles Church Reading
View one of the three medieval churches in Reading. Open 10 30am -.3.30pm on Saturday 12th and Saturday 19th September
St Luke's Church Erleigh Road, Reading - Our Community
St Luke's Church (1882-83) is a Victorian church built to serve the growing population of the Redlands area of Reading. Today, the Church continues to engage with our local multicultural community.
St Mary's Episcopal Chapel, Reading
Self-guided tours of the chapel, display of pots and glassware found in a pit under the floor during renovations; search for your ancestor in the baptismal register (1884-present).
St Michael Tilehurst - Flower Festival
A flower festival set in a beautiful and historic church, incorporating self-guided tours of the building and churchyard.
Tour of Foxhill House at the University's Whiteknights campus
Foxhill House is a fine example of mid-Victorian architecture, designed by Alfred Waterhouse. Situated on raised ground near the northern corner of the University Whiteknights campus, it overlooks the meadows and the lake.