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Reading ( / ˈrɛdɪŋ / ⓘ RED-ing) [2] is a town and borough in Berkshire, England. Most of its built-up area lies within the Borough of Reading, although some outer suburbs are parts of neighbouring local authority areas.
Welcome to Visit Reading, the official tourism site for Reading and the wider Reading region, where you can explore things to do in Reading, find out what's on, and find inspiration of areas to explore when you visit our wonderfully cultural and diverse town.
Jun 18, 2024 · Reading, town and unitary authority, geographic and historic county of Berkshire, southern England, 38 miles (61 km) west of London. It is an important junction of railways running west from London and south from the Midlands, and the Kennet and Avon Canal (to Bath and Bristol) and the River Thames
Reading dates back to medieval times, shaped by the River Thames and Kennet that encircle the town centre. Modern-day Reading embraces its heritage and waterside location as part of a vibrant, cosmopolitan destination.
Here are the top things to do in Reading, from award-winning English pubs to charming riverwalks.
May 9, 2024 · Reading (pronounced like "redding", not "reeding") is a town in Berkshire in the South East of England. Its main attractions are the medieval abbey ruins, the rivers Thames and Kennet, the surrounding Thames Valley countryside, a major shopping centre, restaurants and pubs.
Nov 15, 2022 · In this article, we'll carry on chronologically by looking at the history of Reading's royal abbey, once one of the most impressive monasteries in all of England. Who founded Reading Abbey? From scattered homes to a small Saxon settlement, Reading grew quietly but steadily until 1121, when King Henry I, William the Conqueror’s youngest son ...
Reading, which is in the Royal County of Berkshire, is situated approximately 41 miles (66 km) west of central London on the M4 corridor within easy access of both the M40 and M3 motorways. It is also just over 25 minutes by car to Heathrow Airport and it is served by the Great Western Main Line railway.
Reading is located in the county of Berkshire, South East England, three miles west of the town of Woodley, and 37 miles west of London. Reading lies just south-east of the Oxfordshire border. Reading falls within the unitary authority of Reading.
Visit our hands on galleries, see Britain's Bayeux Tapestry, explore 200 years of Biscuit Town in our unique Huntley & Palmers Gallery and then discover Reading's historic Abbey Quarter.
