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Maiwand Lion in Reading, Berkshire

Maiwand Lion in Reading is a monument. Maiwand Lion is also known as Forbury Lion. Maiwand Lion is near Star Lane Wharf. Ⓦ.
Building Type
building
Legend

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The Maiwand Lion, Forbury Gardens, Reading 2
The Maiwand Lion is a sculpture and war memorial in Forbury Gardens, a public park in the town of Reading, in the English county of Berkshire. The statue was named after the Battle of Maiwand and was erected in 1886 to commemorate the deaths of 329 men from the 66th Berkshire Regiment during the campaign in Afghanistan between 1878 and 1880. It is sometimes known locally as the Forbury Lion. – Jim Linwood, CC BY 2.0 – Wikimedia Commons

Café

  • Forbury Kitchen (coffee shop, sandwiches, takeaway) – approx. 150 m.
  • The Spark (coffee shop) – approx. 150 m.
  • The Pantry – approx. 200 m.

Bus stops

  • Valpy Street – approx. 200 m.
  • Market Place – approx. 200 m.

Parking space

  • Vern-Rory – approx. 200 m.

Dentist

  • Puresmile Reading Dental and Implants at Market Place 9-10 (RG1 2EG) – approx. 200 m.

Restaurants

  • Forbury’s (French) at Forbury Square 1 (RG1 3BB) – approx. 150 m.
  • Carluccio's (Italian, outdoor seating) at Forbury Square (RG1 3EY) – approx. 150 m.
  • The Cellar (regional cuisine) at Valpy Street 17-19 (RG1 1AR) – approx. 200 m.
  • Tasty Greek Souvlaki at Market Place 20 (RG1 2EG) – approx. 200 m.
  • Refuel (regional cuisine, takeaway, opening hours: Mon–Fri 8–10, 12–14) – approx. 200 m.
  • Korean Street Food – approx. 200 m.

Fast food restaurants

  • Sam’s Wraps (coffee shop, ice cream, sandwiches, outdoor seating, takeaway) – approx. 100 m.

Bar

  • Vino Vita – approx. 100 m.

Tailors

  • La Sartoria at Market Place 19 (RG1 2EG) – approx. 200 m.

Tourist information

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

Artwork

  • Robed Figure (artist: Elisabeth Frink) – approx. 200 m.
  • Interpretation of Ruins (artist: Jens Flemming Sørensen, bronze) – approx. 200 m.

Clothing shops

  • Basilica Duo – approx. 150 m.

Events venues

  • Reading Town Hall (wheelchair accessible) at Blagrave Street (RG1 1QH) – approx. 200 m.

Roads nearby

Abbot's Walk
Robed Figure
100 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
100 m
Abbey Square
Carluccio's
200 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
200 m
Chestnut Walk
200 m
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)
250 m
High Street
Honest Burgers, Perry's, The Market House
250 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
250 m
Crane Wharf
300 m
Highbridge Wharf
Kings Grill, Subway
300 m
Orbit Footbridge
300 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
Star Lane Wharf
Matilda Too pick up and drop off
350 m
Star Lane
350 m
Yield Hall Place Bridge
400 m
Queen's Cottages
400 m
Inner Distribution Road
450 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
450 m
Bourne-Stevens Close
500 m
Sim's Court
Global Cafe, World Shop, Calico Bar and Eatery
500 m
East Street
500 m
London Court
Tanatan, The Skin Centre
500 m

Arts centres nearby

South Street Arts Centre
550 m

Buildings nearby

The Abbey Gateway
100 m
St Lawrence House
200 m
Jacksons Corner
250 m

Car parks nearby

Queen's Road Car Park
350 m

Casinos nearby

Grosvenor Casino
400 m

Cemeteries nearby

St. Laurence's
100 m

Commercial buildings nearby

The Blade
200 m

Courthouses nearby

Reading Crown Court
100 m

Fountains nearby

Rustic Fountain
100 m

Gardens nearby

Gardens
200 m

Hotel nearby

Forbury Hotel
100 m
Forbury Hotel Apartments
200 m
Hotel 1843
500 m

Hotels nearby

The Market House
200 m

Libraries nearby

Reading Central Library
250 m

Office buildings nearby

1 New Century Place
450 m
2 New Century Place
450 m
Central Point
450 m

Parks nearby

Forbury Gardens
100 m

Places of worship nearby

Abbey Baptist Church
200 m
Christian Science Reading Room
300 m

Restaurants nearby

London Street Brasserie
350 m

Retail areas nearby

Reading Town Centre
350 m

Retail buildings nearby

Reading International Solidarity Centre
500 m

Streams nearby

Holy Brook
200 m
Inception 1886
Creator George Blackall Simonds
Heritage designation Grade II listed building
Located in Reading
Country United Kingdom
Location Forbury Gardens