Key facts
- Denomination
- Church of England
- Address
- Reading
Berkshire - Built
- 1150
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1113573, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7300527
Before visiting Reading Minster
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Reading Minster
Reading Minster stands on St Mary’s Butts in Reading, Berkshire. Dedicated to St Mary the Virgin, it is the town’s earliest religious foundation and is now an active Church of England parish church. The building is listed at Grade I and resumed a prominent local role after Reading Abbey was demolished.
The church’s main fabric is from the late 11th century, although tradition associates the site with a seventh-century chapel. A royal convent founded there in 979 was later destroyed, leaving a rounded Saxon doorway. Major repairs between 1551 and 1555 incorporated stone and timber taken from the remains of Reading Abbey, possibly including the columns beside the south aisle. Notable features include an octagonal font of 1616, a black and gold memorial to William and Anne Kendricke, and bells cast during the 17th and 18th centuries. The organ was made by Father Willis for the International Exhibition of 1862.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Reading Minster?⌄
Reading Minster in Reading belongs to the Church of England tradition.
How old is the Reading Minster building?⌄
The building dates from 1150. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
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Services: Sunday 10:00 AM; Tuesday 10:00 AM
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