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January 2026
Reading’s tourism stars shine bright at Awards08-01-2026
Three of Reading's best-known tourism businesses have been recognised in the Beautiful South Awards.
Congratulations go to the Roseate…
December 2025
Read the Award-Winning Stories from our Christmas Writing Competition17-12-2025
From frosty walks along the Thames to the quiet magic of Christmas lights in town, this winter’s writing competition invited writers of…
Discover the Winning Poems from our Christmas Writing Competition17-12-2025
Drawing on winter memories both big and small, this year’s writing competition invited writers of all ages to explore the meaning of the season…
November 2025
Festive Magic returns to Broad Street Mall!20-11-2025
Santa’s sleigh is on its way, and he can’t wait to meet lots of little shoppers in Central Square. From Saturday 22nd November to…
Reading welcomes Spanish delegation to unveil ‘camino’ milestone marker19-11-2025
A delegation from the Galician government and the Provincial Council of A Coruña in north-west Spain visited Reading this week to unveil a…
1650 Coffee Co Opens at Station Hill07-11-2025
A brand-new independent coffee house, 1650 Coffee Co, is set to open at Station Hill on Wednesday, 12 November 2025, bringing artisan coffee and a…
October 2025
Reading Town Centre Welcomes the Return of Heritage-Inspired Christmas Lights at Annual Switch-On31-10-2025
The magic of Christmas is coming to Reading as the town centre transforms into a twinkling winter wonderland for the official Christmas Lights…
Royals return to town centre with John Lewis deal23-10-2025
Reading Football Club is delighted to confirm a new partnership with John Lewis & Partners Reading, which will see the Royals open a dedicated…
Broad Street Beats is back for Spooky Season!14-10-2025
Broad Street Mall is set to raise the spirits this spooky season as Broad Street Beats returns with a Halloween twist on Saturday, 18th October…
Discover Spook-tacular Fun on Reading’s Creepy Creature Halloween Trail!14-10-2025
Get ready for some frightfully good fun this half term as the Creepy Creature Halloween Trail comes to Reading town centre! Running from 25 October…
Giant Puppets and Lanterns to Light Up Reading for Diwali 2025 06-10-2025
Reading town centre will burst into colour and sound on Saturday 18 October 2025 as Diwali Light It Up returns with its most spectacular celebration…
September 2025
Independent bar, Milk, launches new Cocktail Menu in tribute to Reading’s Biscuit History24-09-2025
In a delicious nod to local history, Milk Bar Reading is proud to unveil its brand-new biscuit-themed cocktail menu, inspired by the…
Reading Reveals Programme For Black History Month 202524-09-2025
A varied and engaging programme of music, dance and theatre will feature in next month’s Black History Month celebrations.
This…
New Walking Trail celebrates Reading’s rich Georgian Heritage08-09-2025
A new self-guided walking tour of Reading’s rich and varied Georgian architecture has been published to coincide with this…
August 2025
Chappel Roan, Travis Scott, Hozier and Bring Me The Horizon Headline an Unforgettable Weekend at Reading Festival29-08-2025
Rockstar Energy presents Reading & Leeds, the festival where history is written, closed out the 2025 festival season in style with Chappell…
Free Guided Tours of One Station Hill announced as part of Reading's Heritage Open Days15-08-2025
ONE Station Hill is pleased announce that it will be inviting residents to step inside one of Reading’s tallest buildings, as part of…
Broad Street Mall set to Celebrate Pride with Broad Street Beats15-08-2025
Broad Street Mall is preparing to burst into colour, music and celebration on Saturday 16th August, as Broad Street Beats returns with a special…
Drums, Dance & Dazzling Costumes - Carnival of the World Returns to Reading this August!06-08-2025
Reading, get ready for the most vibrant celebration of culture, music and movement! Carnival of the World is back this Saturday 9th August, and…
July 2025
Reading’s amazing architecture on show for Heritage Open Days30-07-2025
From 12-21 September, Reading’s architecture will be front and centre of a national celebration of heritage.
Image: National Trust,…
Get ready for Woolly Wednesdays and Shaun the Sheep prizes this August! 21-07-2025
To celebrate Shaun the Sheep’s arrival in Reading this summer, families can look forward to Woolly Wednesdays – a weekly dose of fun and…
Basildon Park to host newest giant sculpture by Luke Jerram: Helios14-07-2025
National Trust has co-commissioned internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram to create Helios named after the Ancient Greek mythological…
June 2025
Summer Donation Drive: Support Local Young People in Reading27-06-2025
Following the incredible community response to this January’s
Don’t miss Reading’s Children’s Business Fair this July!27-06-2025
Join us in the heart of Reading this summer for the return of the Children’s Business Fair, a fantastic, family-friendly event taking place on…
Pride of Reading Awards 2025: Nominate Your Local Heroes Today13-06-2025
Reading is a town full of incredible people and places—and that’s something worth celebrating. The Pride of Reading Awards, now in their…
Station Hill invites the whole of Reading to Party on Saturday 21 June13-06-2025
Station Hill, Reading’s landmark £850m mixed-use destination is pleased to announce its launch to the public with a FREE party…
Shaun the Sheep flocks to Reading town centre this summer!12-06-2025
Reading town centre is set to be transformed into a baa-rilliant adventure destination this summer, as 12 giant Shaun the Sheep sculptures invade the…
Third Reading Walks Festival attracts hundreds and high praise02-06-2025
The third Reading Walks Festival took place between 10 - 18 May, enticing over 750 people to explore Reading’s history, heritage and natural…
May 2025
Could you volunteer to represent Reading?29-05-2025
A team of local volunteers have been welcoming visitors to Reading every weekday for the last four years. During Volunteer Week (2 – 9 June),…
New Asian grocery store opens at Broad St Mall27-05-2025
Broad Street Mall is excited to welcome Cmart Oriental Store, now officially open and bringing the vibrant flavours and rich culinary heritage of…
Shaun In Reading... Baa-rilliant Summer Fun! 24-05-2025
Shaun the Sheep is back—and he’s bringing some baa-rilliant surprises with him.
As the beloved woolly troublemaker celebrates 30 years…
Cosy Club Reading to open its doors on 13 May 202512-05-2025
Cosy Club is making final preparations to welcome guests to its newest location in the heart of Reading, set to open on 13 May 2025. Housed…
BOOM BATTLE BAR Reading opening this June09-05-2025
Get ready, Reading! The countdown is on for the most EPIC entertainment venue to hit town: BOOM BATTLE BAR will be opening this June. Are you ready…
Broad Street Beats is back this Mental Health Awareness Week01-05-2025
Music, community, and wellbeing take centre stage as Broad Street Beats returns to Broad Street Mall on Saturday 17th May to mark Mental Health…
April 2025
Reading Food Festival Returns with a Global Feast of Flavour25-04-2025
Reading’s most mouthwatering weekend is back! Reading Food Festival, previously known as Eat Reading, is set to take over the heart of the…
Reading Festival Announce 28 More Names for 202525-04-2025
Rockstar Energy presents Reading and Leeds, reveals the second wave of names set to define the UK’s ultimate festival weekend…
Limited Edition Reading Walks Festival T-Shirt on sale24-04-2025
Reading Walks Festival has commissioned local Reading artist Cath Baldwin to create a unique, limited-edition t-shirt for this year’s festival…
Reading Station Celebrates 185 Years of Service14-04-2025
Reading Station celebrated an impressive milestone this spring, 185 years in service. On March 28th, the station marked nearly
Experience the flavours of Reading’s French Market11-04-2025
This Easter weekend, Broad Street will transform into a bustling French market, bringing the flavours, sights, and sounds of France to the heart of…
March 2025
Your What's On Reading Cultural Champions for 2024 are...27-03-2025
The first What's On Reading Cultural Champions event was a massive success! Eleven certificates were awarded followed by a fantastic…
Reading Museum Marks 60th Anniversary of Town’s Digital Revolution19-03-2025
Reading’s transformation from a town known for beer, bulbs and biscuits, to one famous for digital industries is being marked at a new…
Join the Egg-citing Easter Trail in Reading this April!18-03-2025
Get ready for a cracking good time this Easter holiday as the Reading Easter Trail returns to the town centre! Organised by Reading BID and…
Reading Walks Festival 2025 programme announced14-03-2025
Reading Walks Festival | 10-18 May 2025
REDA is excited to announce the programme for the 2025 Reading Walks Festival. This year’s…
February 2025
Discover Reading with our New Visitor Guide 202507-02-2025
We're pleased to unveil our brand-new Reading Visitor Guide 2025, offering a treasure trove of inspiration and insider tips for…
Explore the Special Events Programme for Jane Austen 25007-02-2025
Bookings are open for exclusive access to Jane Austen's school and a special events programme in Reading for Jane Austen 250 in 2025
A rare…
Join the Flipping Fun: Reading’s Pancake Race is Back!07-02-2025
Reading’s high street is about to be taken over by pancakes, fancy dress, and a whole lot of laughter! On Shrove Tuesday, 4 March,…
Broad Street Mall is Celebrating the love this Valentine's04-02-2025
Broad Street Mall is inviting visitors along this February to celebrate the season of love.
Between 10th and 23rd February, Broad Street…
January 2025
Reading's Jane Austen 250 showcases at Excursions 202523-01-2025
Visit Reading will be attending the Excursions Group Travel Show at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 1 February to showcase Reading’s 2025/26 offer…
Join us for Reading's Lantern Parade this Valentine's!20-01-2025
Reading Lantern Parade, GLOW, is bringing the love to Reading this Valentine’s weekend!
Reading’s much-loved Lantern Parade, GLOW,…
Rosa's Thai comes to Reading09-01-2025
Rosa's Thai to open on Jackson's Corner, Reading
Historic Jackson’s Corner in Reading will soon be home to Rosa’s Thai…
A New Dimension of Fun has arrived at Broad Street Mall07-01-2025
Broad Street Mall is excited to announce the arrival of leisure operator Urban Fun, which opened at the scheme on Friday 20th December in…
