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2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth and we'll be celebrating throughout the year. Reading has many connections to Jane Austen and her family. Reading Museum cares for the historic Abbey Gateway where Jane and her sister Cassandra attended the Reading Ladies Boarding School in 1785-1786. Join Reading Museum for talks, tours, open days, displays, special events from spring 2025.
Book an Official Abbey Quarter Tour - back for a new season from Saturday 5 April 2025!
Every tour includes exclusive access to Jane Austen's school.
Enjoy a walking tour exploring the heart of Reading led by Official Reading Museum tour guides.
Starting in the Story of Reading Gallery in Reading Museum and continuing outdoors, this tour will lead you on a discovery of the history and heritage of Reading's Abbey Quarter including Jane Austen. You will explore the highlights of the Abbey Quarter, including the Hospitium where medieval pilgrims stayed and the impressive Reading Abbey Ruins.
This year, to celebrate Jane Austen's 250th anniversary, the tour will also look at the links of Reading with the famous author and we will give you exclusive access to the Abbey Gateway, the building that was once part of the school where Jane Austen studied and lived as a girl.
Book at https://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/whats-on/reading-abbey-quarter-tour
Reading in Berkshire is just 25 miles from Jane Austen's House in Hampshire and so it is easy to combine a visit.
Groups can book special private tours of the Abbey Quarter and Gateway, find out more on our group visits page.
Reading Museum is collaborating with Jane Austen's House, Reading Borough Libraries, Reading Civic Society, Roseate Hotel and University of Reading.
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