4/5 Ward D. 7 months ago on Google • 827 reviews
A
beautiful
church
right
next
to
the
Abbey
Ruins
This
is
an
absolutely
beautiful
church,
open
to
the
public.
It
is
easy
to
find
since
it
is
right
next
to
the
Abbey
Ruins
and
Forbury
Park.
You
have
to
walk
along
the
road
to
get
to
the
entrance.
We
went
on
a
weekend
and
the
church
was
open
and
empty.
The
church's
exterior
is
a
striking
example
of
Gothic
Revival
architecture,
with
its
intricate
stone
carvings
and
soaring
spires
that
reach
towards
the
heavens.
The
building
is
rich
in
history.
As
you
step
inside,
you
are
greeted
by
the
soft
glow
of
stained
glass
windows
that
cast
a
mesmerizing
play
of
colors
across
the
interior.
There
are
several
stations
to
light
candles
around
the
church.
There
is
an
organ
above
and
behind
the
main
area
and
opposite
the
altar.
There
are
stained
glass
windows
on
the
upper
and
lower
stories
of
the
building.
There
is
a
hand-drawn
calligraphy
sign
along
one
wall
describing
the
history
of
Reading
Abbey
dating
back
to
1121.
The
intricate
details
of
the
altar
and
the
ornate
decor
create
a
serene
and
contemplative
ambiance.
If
you
want
to
understand
Reading
history,
I
highly
recommend
visiting
this
church.
