The Friends, floral extravaganza Yarn Bomb  (see below)

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 charity run Tea Kiosk is now open for hot drinks and home-made cake.  It is open from  Wednesday to Sunday each week, weather permitting.

DONKEYS IN THE GARDENS  (see NEWS)

SPRING TALK

The talk, delivered by Richard Bennett (Chair, Reading Civic Society), described a creative learning programme for local schoolchildren to encourage interest in architecture and engineering,  A brief summary is in EVENTS.

FLORAL EXTRAVAGANZA YARN BOMB

From Friday 1 May and throughout the summer visitors to the Gardens will be able to see a wonderful panel of knitted and crocheted flowers covering one of the Heras fence panels that surround walls awaiting attention.  The yarn bomb is a result of a Community Craft Project and made by enthusiastic local people.  Come and view this beautiful creation and bring small children to see if they can spot the fun insects hidden amongst the flowers.

On Sunday 3 May (2.00 to 4.00 p.m.) you can meet the project leader, Hester, in the Gardens.  Children will be able to make paper butterflies with her help to decorate the gardens or to take home.

Volunteers from The Friends will be in the Gardens to offer information on the gardens and guided tours on Sunday (2.00 to 4.00 p.m.), and on the following first Sunday of the month until October, weather permitting.

The Tea Kiosk will be open Wednesday to Sunday (11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.), also weather permitting.