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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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

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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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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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The Crown Inn

The Crown Inn
This 17th-century country inn has an excellent restaurant, free parking, free Wi-Fi and modern rooms with luxury beds and large, flat-screen TVs. It is close to Reading and Henley-On-Thames. The Crown Inn is in the village ... More | visit website
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The New Inn

The New Inn
Tucked away from the hustle and bustle in the delightful village of Kidmore End, just 5 miles to the north of Reading, The New Inn has undergone an extensive makeover and has everything to offer ... 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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Penta Hotel Reading

Penta Hotel Reading
An elegant 4-star hotel in the heart of Reading, offering 206 spacious guest rooms with internet access, individual climate control and work space. Be prepared to be wowed by our simple, tasteful design led rooms ... More | visit website
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Reading Lake Hotel

Reading Lake Hotel
Reading Lake Hotel is truly a unique hotel set on a spectacular 33 acre lake, situated approximately 1.5 Miles from Junction 11, M4 and 4 Miles from the Madejski Stadium the hotel is popular with ... More | visit website
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The George Hotel

The George Hotel

The George Hotel is belived to be the oldest building of Reading and still retains many of its wonderful Coaching Inn features, including Tudor archways and a very attractive central stone courtyard. Located in the ... 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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