rth Toggle menu Basket Search Reading Town Hall Reading Abbey Quarter My account View basket Bayeux Gallery View our Bayeux Tapestry online Atrium Bayeux Gallery Green Space Huntley and Palmers Gallery Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock Silchester Annexe Silchester Gallery Sir John Madejski Gallery Story of Reading Gallery Window Gallery View Britain's famous full-size Victorian version of the Bayeux Tapestry in its magnificent entirety. This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 and depicts the events leading up and includes to the Battle of Hastings in 1066. For more information visit our Britain's Bayeux Tapestry webpages. The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest by William I. His youngest son King Henry I founded Reading Abbey in 1121, and you can discover more about one of Europe's most important medieval monasteries in the Story of Reading Gallery. The Bayeux Tapestry gallery is open every day during our opening hours. From time to time we do have school sessions taking place in the gallery during the week, which can make viewing limited. (The schools have normally left by 2.15pm.) Every Saturday 2.00pm - 3.00pm you can enjoy our Bayeux Tapestry Tour (£5 per person, book now). These guided tours led by Museum staff are suitable for all ages. If you are coming as a group please call 0118 937 3400 and ask to speak to our Education team. Fabulous Museum, I really enjoyed seeing the Tapestry replica on 1st floor. Not to be missed! Reading Museum visitor Related content Britain's Bayeux Tapestry Discover our full-length replica of the Bayeux Tapestry. See it in person, or explore the tapestry online! Bayeux Tapestry Virtual Session Our full size Bayeux Tapestry is a wonderful resource for learning about the Norman period and 1066. Five things you probably didn’t know about Reading’s Bayeux Tapestry 19 Jan 2018 Five facts that you might not know about Britain's Bayeux Tapestry at Reading Museum. Connect with us Facebook Twitter Stay up to date: Sign up to our mailing list Teachers mailing list Home Reading Museum, Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH t information: 0118 937 3400 t bookings: 0118 960 6060 Visiting: Opening times How to get here Contact us About us Volunteer Accessibility Privacy and Cookies Policies Terms and conditions Crafted by Un.titled