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Wander. Discover. Explore Reading at your own pace on a 1.8-mile (3 km) circular self-guided trail through the town's historic streets, fascinating landmarks and unexpected details. With 21 stops to explore, questions and things to spot encourage you to see Reading differently and notice details you might otherwise miss.
Allow around 2 hours, but there's no fixed timetable. Take your time and customize your experience — stop to explore, pause for a coffee or drink, skip a stop if you're short on time, or return to the trail later. At the end, use the answers you've collected to tackle one final challenge.
Accessible with caution: please note there are curbs, uneven paths and cobbles due to the historic nature of some areas. Users follow the route at their own risk.
Perfect for curious travelers, couples, families and friends looking for a different way to experience Reading, without a guide or fixed timetable.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start the self-guided trail outside the main entrance to Reading Station, near The Three Guineas.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Begin your Reading adventure at this impressive Victorian railway station, where your first discoveries await.
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Reading Museum (Pass by)
The Reading Museum Frieze - Look up and discover a striking decorative feature on Reading Museum, packed with fascinating details and stories from the past.
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Take a closer look at this impressive landmark in the heart of Reading, and discover some of the details that are easy to walk straight past.
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Queen Victoria's Statue (Pass by)
Meet Queen Victoria in the heart of Reading and discover the local tale behind her rather unusual position.
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Pause at a quiet corner of Reading town centre where an easily overlooked location holds a poignant story from the Second World War.
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Discover a little-known memorial tucked away in this Reading churchyard, marking a remarkable story from the town's past.
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Forbury Gardens (Pass by)
Admire one of Reading's best-loved landmarks in the middle of this park, and discover the fascinating story behind this impressive monument.
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Pass the imposing walls of Reading Gaol and discover the fascinating stories hidden within its past.
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Discover a striking piece of street art on the walls of Reading Gaol, and uncover the story behind this unexpected addition to the historic prison.
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Reading Abbey Ruins (Pass by)
Explore the atmospheric remains of one of Reading's most significant historic sites.
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Reading Abbey Gateway (Pass by)
Admire this striking medieval gateway, once an important entrance to Reading Abbey, and discover the stories woven into its long history.
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Forbury Gardens (Pass by)
Pause at this peaceful corner of Forbury Gardens and discover the stories of courage and sacrifice remembered here.
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St Laurence's Church (Pass by)
Discover one of Reading’s oldest churches and look a little closer at a curious detail hidden beside it.
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Wander through the historic heart of Reading and discover the traces of the town's bustling past still visible around the square.
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Discover one of Reading's oldest surviving inns, with centuries of history tucked behind its distinctive frontage.
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Explore one of Reading's oldest areas, where the town's medieval past is still reflected in the streets and buildings around you.
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Discover this often overlooked Victorian landmark and the little details that reveal why it has a place in Reading's history.
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Spot this fascinating historic chapel tucked amongst the busy shops of Reading's High Street, where its distinctive façade is easy to miss.
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Smelly Alley - Wander down one of Reading's most characterful little lanes and discover how this unusual name came to be.
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Harris Arcade (Pass by)
Step into this charming covered arcade and discover a little piece of Reading's character, filled with independent shops.
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Finish your trail with a look at this striking royal statue and discover the fascinating details that commemorate a very different era of Reading's history.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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