Reading

Reading may have developed rapidly during the 20th century, but its older self still shows in some ancient buildings and a peppering of Victorian Gothic. A noted shopping centre and university town nightlife add to the mix, and the Thames and Kennet and Avon Canal provide waterfront walks... Read More

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A Visitor's View

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Reading Events

March
Alternative Queen of Reading
Annual Charity Pancake in aid of British Heart Foundation
Beale Park Country & Craft Fair
Reading Half Marathon
Reading Vintage Toyfair
April
Easter Egg Trail in Caversham Court
May
Launchpad Big Sleep Out
Reading Children's Festival
June
Beale Park Boat Show
Reading Arts Week
Reading Children's Festival
Reading Water Fest
July
outside:inside Festival
Race for Life
Reading Arts Week
Reading Fringe Festival
August
Berkshire 4x4 Motor Show
Inland Waterways Assoc National Festival & Boat Show
Reading Festival
Reading Fringe Festival
September
Reading & Wokingham Country Show
Reading Pride
October
German Beer Fest
Real Vintage and Good Food Market
December
BHF Santa Jog – Reading

Hotels in Reading - 61 places to stay

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The Mill House Hotel

The Mill House Hotel
The Millhouse Hotel and Restaurant at Swallowfield is a fine Georgian House which dates back to 1823 and was formerly the home of the 1st Duke of Wellington. It is set in beautiful landscaped ... More | Double Room: £50 | visit website
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Comfort Hotel Reading West

Comfort Hotel Reading West

Whether you're visiting on business, having a day or two at Newbury, Basingstoke, Theale or Reading, or just enjoying a well-earned weekend break, the Comfort Hotel in Padworth, just west of Reading, offers you an ... More | visit website

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Rainbows Lodge

Rainbows Lodge
Welcome to Rainbows Lodge hotel, your home away from home in Reading. Be it business or pleasure you are travelling for, Rainbows provides a perfect base located close to local businesses as well as city's ... More | visit website
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Millennium Madejski Hotel Reading

Millennium Madejski Hotel Reading

The Millennium Madejski is Reading's newest four star hotel and is excellently located for business and leisure. Forming part of the Madejski Stadium Complex, incorporating the Madejski Stadium and Royal Berkshire Conference Centre. Ideally located for ... More | Double Room: £185 | visit website

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Holiday Inn Reading West

Holiday Inn Reading West

This modern hotel offers comfortable, well-appointed en suite accommodation, superb facilities, great service and excellent value for money, in a convenient location with superb access to the region’s main roads. Near junction 12 of the M4, ... More | visit website

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Parkside International

Parkside International
Welcome to Parkside International Hotel, a newly purpose built hotel located close to Reading city centre. Comfort is key at the Parkside International - it has all the facilities one would expect from a high ... More | visit website
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Bird In Hand

Bird In Hand

The Bird In Hand is a delightful Country Inn with a history that spans 600 years. When you step through our doors you catch a glimpse of the past... and walk in the footsteps of ... More | visit website

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The Lawn Hotel

The Lawn Hotel
Spacious and comfortable bedrooms all en suite and complete with TV, tea and coffee making facilities, direct dial telephone and free internet service. Flexible conference, function and banqueting facilities. We are a small friendly hotel ... More | visit website
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Malmaison Reading

Malmaison Reading

Much loved rail stop-over becomes far from brief encounterMal life. She’s back, the greatly loved old girl from the golden age of steam. The one time Great Western Rail hotel is now one of us. ... More | visit website

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The Forbury

The Forbury

A mixture of town house tradition and chic with a classic exterior hides a collection of bold style ideas with surprises at every turn. No two rooms are the same, with a choice of Four ... More | visit website

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