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Welcome to Visit Reading, the official tourism site for Reading and the wider Reading region, where you can explore things to do in Reading, find out what's on, and find inspiration of areas to explore when you visit our wonderfully cultural and diverse town. Known for its beer, biscuits and bulbs in the industrial revolution, Reading has ...
- Things to Do
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- Where To Stay
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- Food and Drink
Reading knows a thing or two about food and drink, with an...
- Shopping
Shopping in Reading is vast and varied, from its...
- What's On
There is never a shortage of events in Reading, whatever...
- Explore
There is plenty to explore in and around Reading. Start in...
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Reading(/ˈrɛdɪŋ/ ⓘRED-ing)[2]is a town and borough in Berkshire, England. Most of its built-up arealies within the Borough of Reading, although some outer suburbs are parts of neighbouring local authority areas. Located in the Thames Valleyat the confluenceof the rivers Thamesand Kennet, Reading is 40 miles (64 km) east of Swindon, 25 ...
Reading on a map. Where is Reading? Reading is located in the county of Berkshire, South East England, three miles west of the town of Woodley, and 37 miles west of London. Reading lies just south-east of the Oxfordshire border. Reading falls within the unitary authority of Reading. It is in the RG1 postcode district.
- Abingdon. Abingdon is known as a charming town and is one of the best places to visit in Oxfordshire if you’re after a mix of history, culture, and scenic beauty.
- Blenheim Palace. Welcome to Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site that’s among the most beautiful places to visit in Oxfordshire. The grandeur hits you the moment you step through the gates.
- Burford. Burford is one of those must-see places in Oxfordshire that captures the essence of the English countryside. With its medieval architecture and cobblestone streets, the town feels like a step back in time.
- Chipping Norton. Crowned as the gateway to the Cotswolds, Chipping Norton exudes a rustic charm, bathed in a golden hue, thanks to its honey-colored limestone buildings.
- Thames Lido, a destination in its own right alongside the Thames. Make a day of it with a massage, swim, cocktails and tapas!
- Reading Museum is a great child-friendly museum with star exhibit, the 70 metre-long Bayeux Tapestry replica.
- Reading Abbey Ruins is 900 years old. The burial place of King Henry I was once one of Europe’s largest medieval buildings.
- The MERL, or Museum of English Rural Life, is an award-winning, family-friendly museum of food, farming and the countryside.
Today it's also the site of one of the biggest and longest running music festivals in the UK - The Reading Festival. Reading is perfectly located for either a short trip from London, or as a base for exploring nearby attractions. It's a short drive from the glorious town of Henley-on-Thames or the dreaming spires of the city of Oxford.
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History & Heritage. Reading's history and heritage dates back to medieval times and the founding of Reading Abbey by Henry I, who was buried in the Abbey. There's lots to explore from this period of pilgrimage as well as Reading's second coming as an industrial powerhouse in Victorian times. Look up and enjoy the architecture in the town, visit ...
