Explore Reading

Reading blends big-city energy with the charm of a historic riverside town. Within its borders you’ll find a thriving cultural scene, award-winning restaurants, bustling shopping streets and miles of green space along the Thames and Kennet. Excellent schools, a world-class university and a diverse housing market support a growing population, while direct rail links to London and easy motorway access keep Reading connected to the wider South East and beyond. It’s a place where modern living, heritage and innovation meet.

Live well in every way >

Reading offers the best of both worlds: vibrant urban amenities and peaceful natural surroundings. Residents enjoy year-round festivals, riverside walks and high-quality leisure facilities, alongside outstanding schools and a variety of housing options. It’s a community built for people to live well, balancing opportunity with a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere.
Workspaces that mean business >

From landmark towers beside the station to landscaped business parks, Reading offers Grade A office space designed for modern work. Exceptional transport links and a highly skilled workforce make it the natural base for global brands, ambitious start-ups and everything in between.