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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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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Crowne Plaza Reading

Crowne Plaza Reading

Sitting on the banks of the River Thames, the Crowne Plaza Reading provides a tranquil venue in an easily accessible location, with extensive facilities appealing to both the business and the leisure traveller. Crowne Plaza ... 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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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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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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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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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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