Forbury Gardens, Urban park and Grade II listed garden in Reading, England.
The gardens encompass two hectares of landscaped grounds with ornamental flower beds, mature trees, lawns, and a central fountain near Reading town center.
The gardens opened in 1856 on the former outer court of Reading Abbey, which King Henry I established in 1121 as a major religious institution.
The Maiwand Lion, erected in 1886, stands as a memorial to soldiers of the Royal Berkshire Regiment who died in Afghanistan during the Second Anglo-Afghan War.
Five entrance gates provide access to the gardens, which include benches, pathways, and open spaces suitable for outdoor gatherings and community events.
A Victorian tunnel connects the gardens to Reading Abbey ruins, incorporating original medieval stone fragments within its construction.
Location: Reading
Inception: 1854
Official opening: 1856
GPS coordinates: 51.45683,-0.96799
Latest update: May 16, 2025 02:24
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11 And 12, Abbot's Walk
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