Museums · South East England
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
In or near Sonning.
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Reading · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock is a small museum that showcases the history of Reading's rivers, the Kennet and the Thames. It features exhibits in two historic buildings, including a gypsy caravan and Victorian turbine machinery, along with seasonal art exhibitions in the Turbine House.
Place summary
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock is a museum located in South-East England, postcode RG1. It focuses on the region's rich industrial heritage and waterways history. The museum features a range of exhibits that highlight the significance of the River Kennet and its role in local development.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.4559, -0.9580
- District
- Reading
- Parish
- Reading, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG1 3DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading Central
- Nearest railway station
- Reading — 1.1 km
- Opening
- Apr-Sep Mo-Su 10:00-18:00
- Official site
- www.readingmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/80966405 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock?
- Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG1 3DH), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.
- What is Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock?
- Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG1 3DH.
- Is Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock free to visit?
- Yes, Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG1 3DH.