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Forbury Gardens is a public park in the town of Reading in the English county of Berkshire. The park is on the site of the outer court of Reading Abbey, which was in front of the Abbey Church. The site was formerly known as the Forbury, and one of the roads flanking the current gardens is still known as The Forbury.
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Forbury Gardens is a formal park in the heart of Reading, with a central fountain and a commemorative lion sculpture of the Battle of Maiwand in Afghanistan. The gardens also feature a bandstand, a Civil War memorial and the burial place of King Henry I.
Feb 17, 2023 · Forbury Gardens is a Victorian town garden with a bandstand, a statue and a cafe. It is located near the abbey ruins and Reading Station, and has won several awards for its restoration and conservation.
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Jul 21, 2020 · For almost 900 years, the Forbury Gardens has been the open space that links Reading with its royal abbey. Our community is justifiably proud of this beautiful and historic open space at the heart of the Abbey Quarter. This blog explores some of the stories from the Gardens’ long and varied history.
Forbury Gardens. 356 reviews. #9 of 83 things to do in Reading. Gardens. Write a review. What people are saying. By Adventurers049. “ Peaceful park ” Oct 2023. There is direct access to the abbey ruins from here and is also close to the Kennet River. “ City garden ” May 2022.
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Maiwand Lion. The Maiwand Lion is a sculpture and war memorial in the Forbury Gardens, a public park in the town of Reading, in the English county of Berkshire. The statue was named after the Battle of Maiwand and was unveiled in December 1886 to commemorate the deaths of 329 men from the 66th (Berkshire) Regiment of Foot during the campaign in ...
Forbury Gardens is a municipal park with a walled ornamental garden, a bandstand and a famous Maiwand Lion statue. The gardens are located near Reading Station and the ruins of the 11th century abbey, and are open to the public every day.
