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Abbey Ruins in Reading, Berkshire

Abbey Ruins in Reading is a attraction. Abbey Ruins is near Star Lane Wharf. Abbey Ruins is built in the Norman architecture style. Ⓦ.
Land Use
grass
Tourism
attraction
Website
https://www.reading.gov.uk/article/7031/Abbey-Ruins
Legend

Tourist information

  • You’ve Found the Abbey Wharf (Explore the Abbey Quarter walk) – approx. 50 m.
  • You’ve Found the Abbey Refectory (Explore the Abbey Quarter walk) – approx. 50 m.
  • Chestnut Walk – approx. 50 m.
  • You’ve Found the Abbey Ruins (Explore the Abbey Quarter walk – approx. 100 m.
  • You’ve Found the Abbey Mill (Explore the Abbey Quarter walk) – approx. 150 m.
  • The Forbury/Abbot's Walk – approx. 200 m.
  • The Gallipoli Campaign – approx. 200 m.

Hairdresser's

  • Kings Barber – approx. 150 m.

Artwork

  • Interpretation of Ruins (artist: Jens Flemming Sørensen, bronze) – approx. 50 m.
  • Robed Figure (artist: Elisabeth Frink) – approx. 100 m.
  • Girl and Swan (artist: Lorne Mckean) – approx. 150 m.
  • Escaping Prisoner (artist: Banksy). The escaping prisoner resembles Oscar Wilde, who had been imprisoned in Reading Prison, with the "rope" as tied together bedsheets with a typewriter attached to the end. – approx. 150 m.
  • Reading Piece 1982 (artist: Peter Sanity, metal) – approx. 200 m.

Bus stops

  • Huntley and Palmers – approx. 150 m.
  • Forbury – approx. 150 m.

Café

  • Julia's Medow (Italian) (RG1 3DD) – approx. 150 m.

Pub

  • Cardamon at Kings Road 77 (RG1 3DD) – approx. 150 m.
  • The Outlook (Greene King) (opening hours: Mon–Thu 11–23; Fri, Sat 11–0; Sun 11–23) – approx. 150 m.
  • The Back of Beyond (outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, vegan options, vegetarian options, wheelchair accessible, Brewery: various, Real Ale, opening hours: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 8–24) – approx. 150 m.

Restaurants

  • Pappadams (Indian) – approx. 150 m.
  • The Coconut Tree (Sri lankan, vegan options, vegetarian options) – approx. 150 m.
  • The Thirsty Bear (pizza, vegetarian options, Brewery: various) at Kings Road 110 (RG1 3BY) – approx. 200 m.

Convenience stores

  • King Food & Wine (opening hours: Mon–Sun 7–23) (RG1 3DD) – approx. 150 m.

Fast food restaurants

  • Sam’s Wraps (coffee shop, ice cream, sandwiches, outdoor seating, takeaway) – approx. 200 m.

Roads nearby

Oscar Wilde Memorial Walk
You’ve Found the Abbey Wharf (Explore the Abbey Quarter walk), Interpretation of Ruins, Chestnut Walk, You’ve Found the Abbey Refectory (Explore the Abbey Quarter walk)
50 m
Chestnut Walk
100 m
Abbey Street
You’ve Found the Abbey Mill (Explore the Abbey Quarter walk), You’ve Found the Abbey Ruins (Explore the Abbey Quarter walk
100 m
Abbot's Walk
Robed Figure
200 m
Crane Wharf
200 m
Orbit Footbridge
250 m
Abbey Square
Carluccio's
250 m
Star Lane Wharf
Matilda Too pick up and drop off
250 m
Queen's Cottages
250 m
The Forbury
Forbury’s, Sam’s Wraps, The Forbury/Abbot's Walk, The Victoria Cross, The Gallipoli Campaign, Basilica Duo, Tasty Greek Souvlaki, Vino Vita, Victoria Gate
300 m
Highbridge Wharf
Kings Grill, Subway
300 m
Star Lane
300 m
King's Road
Kings Road/Duke Street, Kings Road, Davis Tate, Electric, Paesinos, Amò, Just Momo, Huntley and Palmers, CJ Barbers, Eldon Road, Cemetery Junction, Gills Estates, Girl and Swan, King Food & Wine, Cardamon, Huntley and Palmers (Kings Road), The Outlook, The Coconut Tree, House of Flavours, Keeley's Picture Frameing, Amici Barbers, You’ve Found the Abbey Stables (Explore the Abbey Quarter walk), Pappadams, Julia's Medow, Kings Barber, The Back of Beyond, Reading College, Red Balloon Reading
350 m
High Street
Honest Burgers, Perry's, The Market House
350 m
Duke Street
Royal Tandoori, Duke Street, Today's Express, Duke St. Barbers, Oxfam Music Shop, Nylon, Ryman, DHL, Mama's Way, Garner Hotel Reading City Centre
350 m
Thorn Lane
Madoo
350 m
Yield Hall Place Bridge
400 m
Bourne-Stevens Close
400 m
Inner Distribution Road
400 m
East Street
400 m
London Street
Crown Street, London Street Barbers, Iwona's Hair & Beauty Salon, London Street Surgery, London Street Foot, Nathan's Nibbles, ultrasound direct The Fertility Partnership, Skin
400 m
Sim's Court
Global Cafe, World Shop, Calico Bar and Eatery
450 m
London Court
Tanatan, The Skin Centre
450 m

Arts centres nearby

South Street Arts Centre
400 m

Buildings nearby

The Abbey Gateway
150 m
St Lawrence House
200 m
Maiwand Lion
250 m
Jacksons Corner
350 m

Car parks nearby

Queen's Road Car Park
250 m

Casinos nearby

Grosvenor Casino
350 m

Cemeteries nearby

St. Laurence's
300 m

Commercial buildings nearby

The Blade
150 m

Courthouses nearby

Reading Crown Court
200 m

Fountains nearby

Rustic Fountain
200 m

Gardens nearby

Gardens
100 m

Hotel nearby

Forbury Hotel Apartments
200 m
Forbury Hotel
250 m
Hotel 1843
400 m

Hotels nearby

The Market House
300 m

Libraries nearby

Reading Central Library
250 m

Office buildings nearby

1 New Century Place
350 m
2 New Century Place
350 m
Central Point
400 m

Parks nearby

Forbury Gardens
300 m

Places of worship nearby

Christian Science Reading Room
200 m
Abbey Baptist Church
200 m

Restaurants nearby

London Street Brasserie
350 m

Retail areas nearby

Reading Town Centre
350 m

Retail buildings nearby

Reading International Solidarity Centre
450 m

Streams nearby

Holy Brook
100 m
Inception 1101
Dissolved 1538
Architectural style Norman architecture
Heritage designation Grade I listed building
Located in Reading
Country United Kingdom, Kingdom of England
Native label Reading Abbey
Has part Abbey Gateway, Hospitium of St John the Baptist, Abbey Mill
Location Reading
Part of Reading Abbey: a Cluniac and Benedictine monastery and Civil War earthwork