Reading Abbey Revealed

Join us to celebrate the re-opening of the Abbey Ruins at Reading Abbey Revealed!

Alongside ‘Water Fest’ the festival will take over the Abbey Quarter with activities and entertainment for all ages. We will be revealing and celebrating the exciting history of Reading.

The Abbey Ruins will be officially re-opened at 11am.

​At Reading Museum

• Visit the Reading Guild of Artists pop up at Reading Museum. Take part in family activities (11am - 3pm) or browse their artworks for sale (10.30am - 3.30pm).

• Explore the history of the Abbey in the 'Story of Reading' gallery

• Find the hidden monk bears around the galleries

​In the Forbury Gardens

• Visit our historic encampment and speak to our re-enactors

• See 12th century cooking demonstrations, sword fights and weapon displays

• Have a go at a variety of historical crafts

• Visit our Reading Museum pop-up

• Watch the ‘Earl Rivers Regiment of the Foote’ bring the explosive seventeenth century to life with Civil War military drills

• Indulge in Reading’s best street food at Blue Collar's ‘Feastival’

​In the Abbey Ruins (entrance from Forbury Gardens)

• Explore the newly restored ruins

• Enjoy performances by local artists and groups

• Meet characters from the Quarter's past

​Along the River Kennet

• ​Admire the narrow boats

• Take a boat trip

• Explore the charity and community stalls

• Don't miss the much-loved annual duck race!

• See a photo exhibition ‘Hung, drawn and quartered,’ by local photographer Chris Forsey in the Turbine House at Riverside Museum

​Don't miss our children's parade in the afternoon!

Look at our online map and schedule or pick one up on the day find out exactly what is going on where.

Who:

All ages

Booking:

Just drop in