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

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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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Great House at Sonning

Great House at Sonning

Located in the conservation village of Sonning on the banks of the Thames between Reading and Henley, this is the perfect choice for enjoying attractive, comfortable accommodation, planning a wedding reception, function or conference or ... More | Double Room: £119 (weekend) and £139 (midweek) | 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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The Forbury

The Forbury

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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, ... More | visit website

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Holiday Inn Reading

Holiday Inn Reading
New 2 AA 4 Star Merit luxury hotel located in Winnersh Triangle adjacent to the Train Station (direct link to London) and within close proximity of the M4, Reading, Bracknell & Wokingham. Offering 174 luxuriously ... More | visit website
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Millennium Madejski Hotel Reading

Millennium Madejski Hotel Reading

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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 ... More | Double Room: £185

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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 Old House

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A delightful quintessentially English village pub and restaurant with 4 fabulously appointed en suite rooms.

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Quality Hotel Reading

Quality Hotel Reading

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Situated in the heart of Reading’s town centre, the hotel is ideally located next to the Oracle shopping complex and within easy reach of the inner ring road and train station. Within ... More

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Malmaison Reading

Malmaison Reading

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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 ... More

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