More than 30 free events will showcase more than 900 years of Reading’s history next month.
Heritage Open Days will take place in Reading between September 8 and September 16, and will feature a programme of guided walks, talks, open days, arts and craft activities and music.
The event will offer the chance to visit buildings of historic importance that are often not open at other times of the year. Some events will focus on creativity, including exhibitions at The Turbine House and historic Quaker Meeting House, and paper sculpture making in one of Reading’s oldest houses.
Two of Reading’s best-known landmarks will also be taking part.
The Hexagon is putting on an exhibition celebrating 45 years of Reading’s best-known cultural venue, while dressing up will be the order of the day at Reading Old Cemetery at Cemetery Junction as the lives of some of its ‘permanent’ residents are brought to life.
Alex Brannen, Reading co-ordinator for Heritage Open Days, said: “This time of year reminds us what a rich history Reading has.
“Our thanks go to the many people who are putting on these amazing free events as part of the festival.
“If you are curious about what lies inside historic Reading buildings or just want to learn more about our heritage, then Heritage Open Days is for you.”
All Heritage Open Days events are free.
Reading’s Economy and Destination Agency has produced a printed programme of the events taking place in and around Reading, which will be available from libraries. All the events will be listed on whatsonreading.com. Some events have limited capacity so must be booked in advance.
Visit heritageopendays.org for full accessibility information.
The programme is available at https://www.visit-reading.com/whats-on/seasonal-events/heritage-open-days-2023
