Discover the Charm of the Museum of English Rural Life

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, navigate to Reading using the M4 motorway. Take the exit for the A33 towards Reading. Continue on the A33 and follow signs for the city center. Once you reach the city center, look for Redlands Road. The Museum of English Rural Life is located at 6 Redlands Rd, Reading RG1 5EX. There is limited parking available nearby, so plan to arrive early or consider parking in a public car park in the city center and walking the short distance to the museum.

• Train

  For those using public transportation, take a train to Reading station. From London, direct trains run frequently and take approximately 30 minutes. Upon arriving at Reading station, exit the station and head towards the bus stop located outside. You can take bus number 24 or 25 towards the university campus. Alight at the 'Redlands Road' stop, which is a short walk from the museum. Follow the signs to Redlands Road, and you will find the museum at 6 Redlands Rd.

• Bus

  If you are in the surrounding areas of Reading, you can take local bus services that arrive in the city center. Check the local bus schedules for routes that stop at Reading town center. From there, you can catch bus number 24 or 25 towards the university, and alight at 'Redlands Road' stop. The museum is a short walking distance from there.

• Walking

  If you are already in the vicinity of the museum, it is easily accessible by foot. From Reading town center, head south on Broad Street, then turn onto Redlands Road. The museum will be on your left at 6 Redlands Rd, Reading RG1 5EX. The walk should take around 15-20 minutes, and you will pass through some pleasant areas of the city.