Abbey Ruins & Town Centre Jaunt

Walks, England, Berkshire, Reading

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  • Step 1: Welcome to Reading. One end of the Elizabeth Line and connected to London with frequent all-day service, there’s so much to see here! Starting from the south exit of the train station, let’s head off.

  • Walk straight ahead through the plaza, then veer left to follow along the side of the buildings.

    Step 2: Walk straight ahead through the plaza, then veer left to follow along the side of the buildings.

  • Opposite the statue of Edward VII, turn left.

    Step 3: Opposite the statue of Edward VII, turn left.

  • At the junction, cross to the opposite side and turn right.

    Step 4: At the junction, cross to the opposite side and turn right.

  • As you continue down the pavement on Blagrave Street, the Reading Museum appears on your left.

    Step 5: As you continue down the pavement on Blagrave Street, the Reading Museum appears on your left.

  • Admission is free (£5 suggested donation). If you’re interested, you can see Britain’s full-scale replica of the Bayeux Tapestry!

    Step 6: Admission is free (£5 suggested donation). If you’re interested, you can see Britain’s full-scale replica of the Bayeux Tapestry!

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