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Forbury Gardens

Central Reading gardens with the famous lion statue and a nearby playground.

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Baby changingToiletsBuggy-friendlyOutdoorCafe
Perfect for

A quick green break in the middle of town.

Things to do whilst you're there
  • Meet the giant Maiwand Lion statue
  • Explore the Abbey Ruins right next door
  • Play at the nearby Forbury playground
  • Bring a picnic for the bandstand lawn
  • Grab a coffee from the gardens cafe

Planning your visit

Booking
No booking needed
Typical visit
2-3 hours
Parking
Paid parking
Opening hours
Unknown
Last entry
Unknown

Food & seating

Cafe
Cafe on site
Food price
Unknown
Picnics
Picnics welcome
Seating
Plenty of seating

Sensory & noise

Usual noise level
Usually quiet
Quieter times
Unknown

Accessibility (organiser-confirmed)

Buggy-friendly
Yes
Wheelchair-friendly
Not confirmed
Lift on site
Not confirmed
Accessible toilets
Not confirmed
Sensory sessions
Not confirmed
SEND-friendly
Not confirmed

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