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Reading has a wide range of attractions for all ages and interests. For heritage fans, look no further than Reading's famous Abbey Ruins or dip into the museum collections at Reading Museum or The Museum of English Rural Life. There are a number of National Trust stately homes in the area including Basildon Park and Grey's Court.

Reading's brewing heritage is having a revival with a number of brewery tours and tap rooms and grape lovers should head to Stanlake for their tour and tastings.

A great family wildlife attraction is Beale Wildlife Park just outside Reading or test your puzzle solving skills in the UK capital of escape rooms.

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Britain's Bayeux Tapestry

Address

Reading Museum, Blagrave Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1QH

Telephone
0118 9373400

Reading

The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the world’s most famous pieces of medieval art. It is 70 metres long, and chronicles the legendary tale of the Norman conquest of England in 1066. In the late 19th century, an extremely ambitious project was undertaken…
Walking.Holiday - St James' Way

Address

St James' Church, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3FD

Telephone
07889 654979

camino.ingles@walking.holiday

Reading

We are a local walking holiday company who offer four to eight day self-guided walking itineraries along the St James' Way from Reading to Southampton. Our packages include B&B accommodation, daily baggage transfers, transport to and from…
Thames River Cruise

Address

Caversham Pier, Caversham, READING, Berkshire, RG1 8BD

Telephone
0118 948 1088

bookings@thamesrivercruise.co.uk

READING

As a small family-run business with over 50 years of river life experience, we take great pride in the vessels that form the soul of our operation. From our very own Little Ship of Dunkirk, rich with heritage, to our spacious multi-deck party and…
Bowl Central

Address

65 Caversham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8AD

Telephone
01182 292233

Reading

Central Bowl offers boutique bowling lanes alongside darts, pool and a lively bar, as well as a modern, cashless arcade.
Basildon Park

Address

Lower Basildon, READING, Berkshire, RG8 9NR

Telephone
01491 672382

READING

Basildon Park is a country house situated to the west of Reading, between the villages of Upper Basildon and Lower Basildon. It is owned by the National Trust and is a Grade I listed building. The house was built between 1776 and 1783 for Sir…
Christchurch Meadows

Address

Wolsey Road, Caversham, READING, Berkshire, RG4 8BY

Telephone
0118 937 3787

READING

A large, close-cut grass meadow on the north bank of the Thames, stretching from Caversham Bridge to Reading Bridge. Specimen trees and shrubs feature along the bank, providing shade and interest around the play area. The fenced children’s play area…
Jane Austen's Schoolroom

Address

Abbey Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BD

Telephone
0118 937 3400

Reading

Jane Austen's former schoolroom, located in Reading’s Abbey Quarter, is often cited as the inspiration for Austen’s Mr Goddard’s School in Emma.
Caversham Court Gardens

Address

Church Road, Caversham, READING, Berkshire, RG4 7AD

READING

Come and enjoy the beauty and long history of Caversham's hidden gem, Caversham Court Gardens on the bank of the River Thames. Owned and cared for by Reading Borough Council with support from The Friends. Open and accessible to all every day except…
Mapledurham House

Address

Mapledurham Village, READING, Berkshire, RG4 7TR

READING

A 12th Century family house and farming estate tucked in beside the Thames in the heart of a unique English village away from the distractions of town, business or busy hotels, Mapledurham is an oasis of peace. The estate is a haven of tradition…
Spinners

Address

Queens Walk, READING, Berkshire, RG1 7QF

READING

Crazy Golf, Ten Pin Bowling and Darts comes to Reading! An independent competitive socialising venue run by local people with an affinity for good times, fine cocktails, ice cold beers and stonebaked pizza. An intimate bowling experience with…
St James ' Church

Address

Forbury Road, READING, Berkshire, RG1 3FD

READING

St James catholic Church is built within the ruins of the great Benedictine Abbey. Today we continue the practice of the monks to celebrate the Sacred Liturgy in Word and Sacrament. The church was built between 1837 and 1840, the architect was A W…
Broom Wagon Cycle Tours

Address

12 Dunbar Drive, Woodley, READING, Berkshire, RG54HA

READING

E bike vineyard tour - English wine is enjoying a boom right now. Join Broomwagon Cycle Tours for a ride through the beautiful Chilterns with a stop at one of the country’s most exclusive vineyards. Nestled in the foothills of the Chilterns, South…
Wellington Country Park

Address

Odiham Road, Riseley, READING, Berkshire, RG7 1SP

READING

Wellington Country Park is a country park in Riseley, near Reading. The park consists of 350 acres of coniferous and deciduous woodlands with attractions, several nature trails, and a lake
The Henley Distillery

Address

Hampstead Farm, Binfield Heath, HENLEY-ON-THAMES, Oxfordshire, RG9 4LG

Telephone
07511 208490

shop@thehenleydistillery.co.uk

HENLEY-ON-THAMES

Located in an 18th century threshing barn just three miles outside out of Reading, The Henley Distillery, voted New Distillery of The Year 2022 by The Gin Guide, offers tours, gin tastings and fully-immersive gin-making experiences inviting people…
Prospect Park

Address

Liebenrood Road, READING, Berkshire, RG30 2ND

READING

Prospect Park is Reading’s largest open space and gets its name from the fine views across the Kennet Valley and beyond, which can be enjoyed best from the Mansion House.
Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL)

Address

6 Redlands Road, READING, Berkshire, RG1 5EX

Telephone
0118 378 8660

merlevents@reading.ac.uk

READING

The Museum of English Rural Life is owned and managed by the University of Reading. We use our diverse and surprising collection to explore how the skills and experiences of farmers and craftspeople, past and present, can help shape our lives now…
Beale Wildlife Park

Address

Lower Basildon, READING, Berkshire, RG8 9NW

Telephone
0118 976 7480

admin@bealepark.org.uk

READING

Beale Park is an outdoor wildlife park within 40 acres set against the River Thames in Berkshire. A home to an exciting mix of animals and attractions.
Rivermead Leisure Centre

Address

Richfield Avenue, READING, Berkshire, RG1 8EQ

Telephone
0118 937 5000

READING

Rivermead Leisure Complex is a brand-new flagship development which provides first class leisure facilities as part of the £40m reinvestment into upgrading sport & leisure centres in Reading. Facilities include a 120 station gym which offers…
Escapade Reading

Address

Chestnut Walk, Reading, RG1 3HY

info@escapadegames.co.uk

Reading

You've just broken out of Reading prison. Now you’re a fugitive on the run in Escapade's latest outdoor escape room! In the next two hours you’ll need to decipher cryptic clues and complete escape room style challenges that will take you all around…
Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara

Address

Cumberland Road, READING, Berkshire, RG1 3LB

READING

In 1974 the Methodist church in Cumberland Road, Newtown, Reading became available and the Sikh community decided that it need a more permanent place of worship where Guru Granth Sahib Ji could be installed on permanent basis, Akhand Paht (continues…

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