Reading Audio Tour: Biscuit Town in Reading on October 10, 2027 - Tickets from £5.99 at Reading. This event offers a unique and memorable experience. Perfect for all ages.
Discover an unforgettable event in Reading. This unique experience promises to be a highlight of the season.
Date
Sunday, October 10, 2027
Location
Reading, United Kingdom
Venue
Reading
✨ Why You Should Attend This Event
Experience an unforgettable event right here in Reading. This unique experience promises to be a highlight of the season.
Perfect for: General Duration: Approximately 60-90 minutes Venue: Reading
What Makes This Event Special
Unique and memorable experience
Great for all occasions
Professional and well-organized
Highly rated by past attendees
Official Event Description
About This Event
Highlights GPS-triggered audio plays automatically as you approach each landmark - explore Reading at your own pace, with no group and no fixed start time. 13 stops across Reading, roughly 60 minutes of narration, walked in whatever order and at whatever speed suits you. Works fully offline once downloaded, so you need no data or signal while you walk. Your code never expires and there is no fixed date - buy now and use it whenever you next visit. Explore Reading at your own pace Reading made things the world wanted and the world rarely thought about who made them. This tour walks the working heart of the town - the stretch of King's Road and the Kennet where five thousand hands mixed dough, painted tins and stoked ovens at the world's largest biscuit factory, where draymen rolled barrels from the Bridge Street brewery into the Oracle's footprint, where seed-packet sorters worked through the night at the Market Place to meet the next morning's post, where a navvy named Henry West was killed by a gust of wind on a station roof six days before the trains began to run, and where the last abbot of Reading Abbey was hanged at his own gatehouse for high treason. Heritage Open Days' theme is Everyday Histories - the working women dismissed without reason in the winter of industrial unrest, the tin-printing apprentice who made the biscuit tin a national institution, the canal lock-keeper on the Kennet, the brewery worker who became a soldier without changing his employer. This is a walk through the places where Reading's name was built, mostly by people whose names were not put on anything. Photo: Marco Zuppone , Unsplash Tour details Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes, entirely at your own pace Distance: around 5.5 km (3.4 miles) Stops: 13 landmarks, including Reading railway station, Kings Meadow and Thames Lido, Napier Road, Reading, Reading Abbey Audio: up to 33 minutes of narration Starts at: Reading railway station How it works Book here and a redemption code arrives by email within minutes. Download the free AudaTours app on your phone and enter the code. Download the tour once and the whole thing works offline. Walk to the first stop and press play. The audio for each landmark starts automatically as you approach it, so your phone can stay in your pocket. There is no fixed date and no start time. The date you pick at checkout does not matter, and the tour stays on your phone permanently, so you can use it whenever you next visit and walk it again as often as you like. What is included Professionally narrated audio that plays automatically at each stop An interactive map showing the walking route between landmarks Full offline access once downloaded, so you need no data or signal Freedom to start, pause and resume whenever you like Lifetime access - your code never expires Where you will stop Reading railway station Kings Meadow and Thames Lido, Napier Road, Reading Reading Abbey Forbury Gardens Reading Town Hall Reading Museum, The Forbury, Reading Reading Market Place The Oracle Shopping Centre, Reading County Lock, Kennet and Avon Canal, Reading Hop Leaf Inn, Southampton Street, Reading London Street, Reading Kings Road Gardens, Reading Eldon Square, Reading What is AudaTours? AudaTours turns a walk through a city into a story. Our guides bring landmarks to life with the history, the scandals and the detail you would never get from a plaque. Immersive: real stories about the places in front of you, not a dry commentary Offline: download once and use it with no data, anywhere At your own pace: start, pause and resume whenever you want Accurate: every story is built from verified historical sources and checked before release Good to know This is a self-guided audio tour on your own phone. There is no in-person guide. It does not include entry to any building or site along the route. The landmarks on the tour are not affiliated with AudaTours. You need a smartphone with Android 7.0 or later, or iOS 16 or later. Bring headphones and start with a charged phone. Who it suits Solo travellers, couples, families and small groups who would rather explore on their own schedule than follow a guide and a fixed departure time. It suits a first visit, and it suits anyone who has already seen the famous sights and wants to know what actually happened in them. Image credits Photos: Sander Crombach , Marco Zuppone , Kafai Liu (Unsplash); AudaTours.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What time should I arrive?
We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the event start time to find your seat and settle in comfortably. Late arrivals may be seated during a suitable pause in the performance to minimize disruption.
❓ Is there parking available at the venue?
Yes, there is parking available near the venue in Reading. We recommend booking your parking in advance or using public transportation as spaces can be limited on event days.
❓ Is this event suitable for children?
Yes, this event is family-friendly and suitable for all ages. Children aged 8 and above are welcome.
❓ What is the refund policy?
Tickets are generally non-refundable. However, you may be able to reschedule or transfer your ticket subject to availability. For specific inquiries regarding your booking, please contact the event organizer directly through their customer support.
❓ Are cameras allowed inside the venue?
Photography and video recording are generally not permitted during the performance to respect the artists and other attendees. You are welcome to take photos before and after the show in designated areas.
What time should I arrive?
We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the event start time to find your seat and settle in comfortably. Late arrivals may be seated during a suitable pause in the performance to minimize disruption.
Is there parking available at the venue?
Yes, there is parking available near the venue in Reading. We recommend booking your parking in advance or using public transportation as spaces can be limited on event days.
Is this event suitable for children?
Yes, this event is family-friendly and suitable for all ages. Children aged 8 and above are welcome.
What is the refund policy?
Tickets are generally non-refundable. However, you may be able to reschedule or transfer your ticket subject to availability. For specific inquiries regarding your booking, please contact the event organizer directly through their customer support.
Are cameras allowed inside the venue?
Photography and video recording are generally not permitted during the performance to respect the artists and other attendees. You are welcome to take photos before and after the show in designated areas.
Practical Tips for Attendees
🚗 Getting There: The venue is centrally located in Reading. We recommend using ride-sharing services or public transport. Check local transit apps for the best routes to the venue.
👕 Dress Code: Smart casual is recommended. Many attendees choose to dress up for this special evening to match the elegant and intimate atmosphere.
🍴 Dining Nearby: There are several excellent restaurants within walking distance of the venue in Reading. Arrive early to enjoy a pre-event dinner or a quick coffee before the show begins.
🎒 What to Bring: Don't forget to bring your ticket (digital or print), a valid photo ID, and a positive attitude! Large bags and backpacks are not permitted inside the venue for security reasons.
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