Credit Great West Way
Reading dates back to medieval times, shaped by the River Thames and Kennet that encircle the town centre. Modern-day Reading embraces its heritage and waterside location as part of a vibrant, cosmopolitan destination.
Reading Abbey Ruins are 900 years old, remaining from the time of King Henry I and there is lots more heritage to enjoy in the town’s wonderful Georgian and Victorian buildings. Being a University town, Reading has a selection of fine museums and a social life to match and our waterside location provides opportunities for watersports, boat trips and riverside dining.
Reading has a lovely scale to it. Everything is walkable – the town centre, access to the river, the Abbey Quarter district and the modern railway station. Big enough to offer a diverse experience without the drawbacks of the big city.
You’ll find Reading has one of the best choices of accommodation in the South East outside London, as well as being one of the UK’s best-connected destinations, which makes it a great base for exploring the Great West Way, the Chilterns, Silchester Roman City walls, the Thames Path or nearby Windsor, Henley or Oxford.
For a list of attractions and accommodation in Reading, see the listings at the foot of this page or:-
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Hotel
Reading
Adjacent to Reading Madejski Stadium, located just 2-minutes off the M4 and only 4 miles off the town centre you will find voco Reading.
Bar
Reading
The London Street Brasserie is the second award-winning restaurant by owner and proprietor Paul Clerehugh.
Walking Tour
Terry set up his guided walks of Reading to pass on his love of local history and culture, Reading’s famous people, its myths and battles, gardens, architecture, gardens, buildings and so much more and also to get himself fitter!
Craft Centre
READING
HUMOS Natural Perfumery hosts a range of luxury fragrance and candle creation workshops at their showroom and studio in Reading in addition to designing and creating luxury perfumes, candles, room mists and room diffusers
British Marine
Caversham, Reading
Family business offering a fleet of well maintained traditional cruisers and narrowboats for hire for short breaks and weekly hire. Limited Winter cruising available
Townhouse Hotel
Reading
The Malmaison Reading is a luxury, extremely unique hotel as it is thought to be the oldest standing rail hotel in the world, built in 1844. It opened in 2007 and was formerly the Great Western Hotel.
Escape Room
Reading
TimeTrap Escape Rooms are Reading’s 5 star immersive escape games provider located in the heart of Reading, just a two minute walk from Reading train station. TimeTrap sends you back in time to the most important eras to complete quests that rewrite…
Vegan Friendly
READING
Experience an explosion of flavours in our vegetables, meats & fish along with sweet & fiery Cocktails… a naturally abundant vegan & vegetarian cuisine.
INTRO YOUR CREW’ TO SRI LANKAN SREET FOOD 50% off every Mon-Wed: INTRO YOUR CREW *eat in only.…
Lake / Reservoir
Reading
This beautiful lake offers a wide range of activities from open water swimming, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, aqua park and family beach with an onsite cafe and bar serving food and drinks throughout the day.
Hotel
READING
Holiday Inn Reading South provides the perfect base for your stay in Reading, whether you are visiting the Reading Rock Festival, taking the kids to Legoland or visiting the nearby Business Parks.
Hotel
Winnersh Triangle, READING
Exceptional new Four Silver Star hotel with superb 2 AA Rosette Caprice Restaurant and Esprit Fitness and Dermalogica Spa.
Water Based Activities
Reading
A 28 acre multi-activity site with an Aqua Park & Paddle Boards currently on our lake making our location a safe fun filled location for families coming to spend the day.
Animal Collection / Zoo
Reading
Located on the banks of the River Thames in Berkshire, Beale Park is home to a unique collection of rare and endangered birds, animals favourites including monkeys, prairie dogs, meerkats and wallabies.
Restaurant
Reading
With much of the original structure retained, this 18th Century Flour Mill has been converted into a renowned Dinner Theatre. Patrons enjoy a fresh home-cooked meal - with not a microwave in sight! -before watching the performance in our theatre.
Boats
Well look no further; CampiBoats is the perfect choice for your unforgettable houseboat vacation. Our small family business can cater to all your houseboat needs, from providing your houseboat to designing an itinerary and providing holiday reading.
Boutique Hotel
Reading
Retro Industrial Chic hotel with 24 uniquely decorated rooms in the heart of Reading centre.
Museum
Reading
The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL) is England’s most extensive museum dedicated to farming, food, craft, rural life and countryside issues.
Shopping Centre
Reading
Elegant 1930s covered arcade home to a unique collection of independent & specialist shops in Reading town centre.
Hotel
Reading
Described as 'The UK's Sexiest Townhouse Hotel' by The Evening Standard, The Roseate Reading is also recognised for its artful conception and luxury. The hotel prides itself on it's attention to detail, to the facilities available to make a stay…
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