READING
Britain’s Bayeux Tapestry and Abbey Reading
Key Info
Times
Trip Duration: 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
9:30 AM: Depart for Reading Museum
3:00 PM: Return to the pick-up spot
Cost
Visit the museum website or call 01189373488 for inquiries.
Group booking cost: £145.00.
Receive confirmation via email once booked.
Key Info
Booking
- We booked a coach for 33 people.
- Choose a coach size based on your group size.
- Compare quotes from at least three coach companies.
Transportation
- Trip duration is 1 hour each way.
- There is no coach parking directly outside the museum, but there is a stop for pick-up and drop-off.
- Select a convenient pick-up point with available parking.
- Provide the coach company with the exact address for parking research.
Activities & Lunch
Museum Tour:
- Private tour booked for a group of 30 people.
- Tour includes an introduction and history of the tapestry, explaining its origins and significance to Reading Museum.
- Followed by a two-hour walking tour of the Abbey and its rooms.
Lunch:
- After the tour, members can have lunch at the café inside the museum and explore the nearby town centre.
- The group enjoyed spending the day together and the opportunity to explore.
Interactive Activities:
- Prepare a quiz to engage your group and reinforce learning.
- Conduct a quiz on the coach and discuss trip highlights and future visit interests.
Points to Keep in Mind
Group Information:
- This trip was organized for a 50+ age group.
- Conduct a health and safety risk assessment prior to the trip.
- Collect emergency contact information for all attendees.
Preparation:
- Wear comfortable clothing and stable footwear due to extensive walking.
- Bring a water bottle.
- Pack lightly to avoid fatigue.
Museum Rules:
- No eating or drinking allowed inside the museum.
- Café can be busy; book a table ahead of time.
- Packed lunches can be eaten outside on benches or in the nearby park, weather permitting.
- Bring an umbrella if planning the trip in winter.
Communication:
- Create a WhatsApp group for easy communication among attendees.
Cost and Address
Booking Information:
- Visit the museum website or call 01189373488 for inquiries.
- Group booking cost: £145.00.
- Receive confirmation via email once booked.
Address:
- Reading Museum, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH
- Website: Reading Museum
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(The information shared here is correct as of July 2024, please check the relevant websites for updated info on each site)
