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 charity run Tea Kiosk is  open for the season. It is open Wednesday to Sunday each week (11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.), weather permitting. 

HERITAGE OPEN DAY (Saturday 13 September, 11.00 to 13.00 & 14.00 to 16.00)  

LOOK, DRAW, BUILD.

The Friends will be in partnership with ARCHI-adventure (www.archi-adventure.com) to run drop-in workshops for families.

This workshop invites participants to explore the historic gardens through architecture, observation and creativity.

No need to book, suitable for children of 5+, but all welcome.  Expect to spend 15-20 minute on each of three interactive activities: LOOK, DRAW, BUILD.

Discover hidden shapes, patterns & architectural elements in the gardens using viewfinders.

Choose your favourite view, frame and sketch it then using a set of magical cards and prompts build imaginative structures inspired by what you have seen and drawn.

Sessions will take place in the open garden, starting at the vinery (steps only to the vinery, no ramp).  Volunteers will look after bikes/buggies near the entrance to the gardens.

OUR POPULAR GARDENS

Reading residents have been voting for their favourite park for Love Parks Week.  Caversham Court Gardens came second in the poll to Forbury Gardens.  The announcement is on You Tube which features two stalwarts enthusing about the gardens.

https://youtu.be/3xhNBetXuns

SUMMER NEWSLETTER

The most recent Friends newsletter is in the NEWS section of this website.

RIVER THAMES EXHIBITION (until Friday 29th August; Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., Fridays, 9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.)

This free exhibition by our friends at the  Royal Berkshire Archives explores our relationship with the River Thames  throughout its history.  It can be accessed at the Royal Berkshire Archives, 9 Coley Avenue, Reading.