Meet Up - History Walking Tour
Town Centre Walkabout - Reading
Thursday 16th October - 10.30am
We're delighted to be teaming up with Terry from Terry's Walkabouts, he's been doing his Walkabouts for over 9 years and there's nothing he doesn't know about the town! The Walkabouts are generally 2 hours long, but dependent on the slowest walker.
You'll have fun, and learn fascinating history, culture & heritage about Reading town.
2 hours with stops - Town Centre – Abbey, famous 5B’s
Forbury Lion & Gardens, 900 year old Abbey Ruins, 2+ Famous People, 1688 Glorious Revolution fighting, famous Reading railway station, 1943 Bombing, Thames & Kennet, Normans & 5B’s plus 2 Myths, Great stories and much more!
1.5 miles of generally easy flat walking around parts of Reading, off the beaten track. There will be around 40 minutes of walking with stops, the rest of the time Terry will be talking.
About Terry
I set up Terry’s Reading Walkabouts (guided walks) in 2016 after being able to retire early with the aims/objectives :
- To get fitter.
- To learn far more and pass on my love of Local History, culture, famous people, Myths, battles, gardens, architecture, buildings, Ghosts in a fun way!
- I have lived here all my life (my parents before me) & feel that many people now living, moving to or travelling to Reading do not know about or fully appreciate it’s history, culture, heritage, facilities and opportunities. The beauty of the Thames, Kennet, Meadows, Forbury Gardens etc.
- I’m a people person, I enjoy meeting people. I cannot think of a better way of doing that, then hosting my Walkabouts.
- To raise monies for many local charities.
He's also a 2023 Pride of Reading – Cultural Heritage Winner and he has 22 different themed walks!
Details
Meet Outside Three Guineas Pub, Reading Railway Station, RG1 1LZ, please arrive 10mins for signing in & safety brief.
We will go to café or pub at the end, for refreshments & a good old chat!
As mentioned I have been doing my Walkabouts for over 9 years, raising over £27,000 for over 30 charities.
Please ensure that you wear appropriate clothing, sturdy footwear and waterproof clothes depending on the weather.
Location & Parking:
We will meet outside the Reading train station.
Terry - T: 07505 351517 if get lost!
Website: https://readingwalkingtours.co.uk/
Any queries, please contact the Cancer Support Network : 01344 304404
