Welcome to Caversham Court Gardens on the bank of the River Thames in Reading

Enjoy a flavour of the gardens from the video above.

Come and enjoy the beauty and long history of Caversham Court on the bank of the River Thames.  

Owned and cared for by Reading Borough Council. The Friends assist the council  to achieve its objectives for Caversham Court as a historic garden and to raise awareness of its history and importance. 

The gardens are open every day except Christmas Day from 8 a.m. to dusk. Entry is free.

The popular charity run Tea Kiosk is now closed for the winter other than for the evening of Christmas Carols.

TWILIGHT CAROLS EVENING

Monday 15 December, carols begin at 7.30 p.m.  Gardens are open from 6.15 p.m. for refreshments which include mince pies, hot chocolate and mulled wine available from the Tea Kiosk charities.

Despite recent setbacks our carol evening is to go ahead..

Join us to sing carols in the floodlit  Gardens.  The choir of  St Peter's Church will be leading the singing of traditional Christmas carols and  members of the Salvation Army Band will add to the festive music.  Wrap up warm and bring a torch to read the carol sheets. 

If the weather is bad we are invited into the adjacent St Peter's Church.  Check our Facebook page for updates.

This is a free event but donations to The Friends are warmly welcomed.

There are several points visitors need to consider when visiting the gardens for this evening and these are detailed in the EVENTS page of this website.  

We have volunteers who will act as stewards for this event.  More volunteers are welcome.  Anyone who wishes to assist in stewarding please meet in the gardens for a briefing at 6.00 p.m on 15 December.

ECONET SALE OF CHRISTMAS TREES

Saturday 6 December, 9.30 a.m to 1.00 p.m.

The Scots pine Christmas trees for sale at this event are the product of heathland management.  Holly, mistletoe and other natural decorations are also available.  In addition, RSPB, BBOWT & Fair Trade stalls will have a range of Christmas presents, cards and calendars.   You will also be able to purchase bird and hedgehog boxes, bird food and  the beautiful products of two local wood workers while beekeepers will be selling local honey and beeswax candles.

ST PETER'S CHURCH CHRISTMAS MARKET

Saturday 6 December, 10.00 a.m to 12.30 p.m.

Stalls will include produce and children's activities.  There will be hot refreshments and mince pies.  Monies raised will be for Christian Aid in Ukraine and the St Peter's church roof fund.