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Reading Museum & The Bayeux Tapestry Replica

Discover Reading’s history with a visit to Reading Museum and a guided tour of the full-size Bayeux Tapestry replica, depicting the events surrounding the Norman Conquest. There will also be free time to explore the town centre.

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Join us for an interesting day out in Reading, combining fascinating history with free time to explore this Berkshire town.

The highlight of the day is a guided tour of the remarkable full-size replica of the Bayeux Tapestry, which tells the story of the events leading up to the Norman Conquest in 1066. Discover the famous embroidered scenes, learn about the key figures involved and find out more about the historic events that changed the course of English history.

You will also have the opportunity to explore Reading Museum, home to a varied collection celebrating the town’s heritage, archaeology and past. With its fascinating exhibits, the museum offers an insight into the local area and its place in British history.

There will also be free time to enjoy Reading at your own pace. Browse the shops, stop for refreshments in one of the many cafés, or take a leisurely stroll around the town centre before joining the coach for the journey home.

Please Note: The Bayeux Tapestry on display is a replica, not the original tapestry.

PICK UP ROUTE: B

Please Note: The Bayeux Tapestry on display is a replica, not the original tapestry.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Bridgewood Manor Hotel	Bridgewood Manor Hotel (Bus Stop Outside) Parking Available in Hotel Car Park - Chargeable
Brompton Farm Road	Brompton Farm Rd, Opp Harlech Close junc bus stop Bus stop by Tesco garage on Brompton Farm Road
Chatham Pembroke Court	Chatham Pembroke Court Flats Gala Bingo Go Outdoors heading toward Luton Arches
Chattenden Bus Stop	Main Road - by Jet Garage
Gillingham Watling Street	Gillingham Barnsole Road Junction Watling Street
Hoo Co-op	Hoo Co-op Bus Stop Main Road
Hoo Marina	Hoo Marina Bus Stop
Hoo, Fourwents Road	Hoo, Fourwents Road Bus Stop, Bells Lane On Side of Bowls Club, Opposite Car Park
Rainham Manor Farm	Manor Farm Beefeater Pub, on Maidstone Road
Rainham Mark, Caldew Av	Rainham Mark, Caldew Avenue Bus Stop
Rochester Train Station	Rochester Train Station - Bus Stop Outside On Corporation Street
Strood Passmores	Strood Passmores Bus Stop
Wainscott Co-op	Wainscott Co-op Hollywood Lane
Wainscott Hollywood Ln	Wainscott, Hollywood Lane, Cooling Road Bus Stop Bus stop before 2 mini roundabouts
Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop	Wigmore Woodside Bus Stop near shell garage and vets