
The Kennet and Avon is a canal and river which starts in Reading and finishes in Hanham Lock, near Bristol. more »
The main Reading Museum is housed in the Old Town Hall at the eastern end of Friar Street, in the centre of Reading. The building, opened in 1875, was designed by the architect... more »
Silchester is about 20 minutes drive from Reading and was once the ancient Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum. All that remains are the ruined amphitheatre and town walls, which... more »
The Madejski Stadium, home to Reading Football Cub and London Irish Rugby Football Club, is a 24,161 seat stadium to the south of the town on the A33, close to Junction 11 of the... more »
Beale Park is an animal park and children's play area located just outside Reading. more »
Forbury Gardens is a public open space adjacent to Reading town centre, to the east of the Chruch of St Lawrence. The Gardens were laid out in Victorian times on part of the site... more »
Wellington Country Park is over 350 acres of woodland, lakes and park near the border between Berkshire and Hampshire. more »
Mapledurham House is an Elizabethan manor house located by the River Thames near Reading. more »
Stratford Saye House has been home to the Dukes of Wellington since 1817 and has exhibitions on the first Duke of Wellington. Entry to the house is by guided tour only. more »
Lagoona Park is a 30 acre site with a 25 acre weed controlled lake, based outside of Reading not far off the M4. They offer a experiences of jet skis and bikes and jet ribs (a... more »
St James is a Catholic church in the Norman style designed by the famous Victorian architect A.W.Pugin (who assisted in the design of the Houses of Parliament). It is located on... more »
The Hexagon is a theatre and arts venue showing plays, musicals, pantomimes and music groups. more »
St Laurence was originally one of Reading's three medieval churches but was extensively rebuilt in the 15th century. Inside is a memorial to the 17th century mathematician, John... more »
The ruined walls of the medieval Reading Abbey, founded in 1121 by King Henry 1, still stand close to Reading Town Centre. The Abbey went on to becomeone of the most powerful in... more »
St Mary's Minster is a medieval church with a 16th century checkerboard tower in St Mary's Butts in the town centre. more »
Pincents Hill - local "Wildlife Beauty Spot" Nestling in the Sulham Valley 4 miles west of Reading between the localities of Tilehurst, Calcot and Theale Ancient... more »
One of Reading's three medieval churches, but with lots of Victorian additions. Located just south of the town centre in Southampton Street. more »