Walks in central Reading
Walking in Reading’s Town Centre reveals rich history and architecture. The map shows places to walk and visit in the town centre.
- Reading Town Hall and Reading Museum – Blagrave Street – the town hall is a historic landmark and home to Reading Museum.
- Forbury Gardens– The Forbury – this Victorian public park sits at the heart of Reading and features the Maiwand Lion, a well-known war memorial.
- Abbey Gateway – Abbott’s Walk – originally the inner gateway of Reading Abbey.
- Reading Gaol – Forbury Road – the former prison opened in1844 and closed in 2014. It is famous for holding Oscar Wild who wrote The Ballad of Reading Gaol while imprisoned there.
- Reading Abbey Ruins – Abbey Street – these ruins are part of a 900 years old royal abbey, founded by Henry I, who is buried on the site.
- The Blade – Abbey Street – Reading’s most iconic modern building.
- Mill Arch – Abbey Street – walls of the former Abbey mill (1100).
- Simeon Monument – Market Place – built in 1804, this monument was gifted to the town by Edward Simeon.
- The George Hotel – King Street – hotel and former coaching inn since 1500.
- Reading Minster – Chain Street – Church from late 11th Century and is the town’s oldest place of worship.
More information on Abbey Quarter and Reading Town Hall.
Last updated on 02/09/2025
Walks in central Reading