The city centre is easy to get around on foot, and you'll find the main shopping destinations and historic attractions all within easy reach of your accommodation in Reading. Alternatively, there are regular bus services to destinations in and around Reading, and rail services throughout the area, all within easy reach of your Reading accommodation.
Reading is an important commercial centre, home to the headquarters of a number of major British companies, and technology companies are a significant presence. Serviced Reading accommodation offers a great base for these companies, offering a place where business travellers can both work and relax.
Reading accommodation gives the visitor an ideal base from which to explore the historic sights such as the abbey ruins, and also the attractions of the surrounding area. The Thames Valley offers a number of attractive villages and traditional country pubs, and other popular destinations including Windsor will be within easy reach of your accommodation in Reading.
Did You Know?
Reading has a number of literary connections; Oscar Wilde was imprisoned in Reading Gaol, Jane Austen attended a ladies boarding school there. T.E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, lost a draft manuscript of his autobiography at Reading railway station, and Charles Dickens was asked to stand as MP for Reading.
Climate/Weather
Like much of Britain, Reading has a changeable climate. Summers offer generally warm weather and long days, while winters are often cold. Rain is frequent throughout the year, although settled spells can occur at any time.
Sightseeing
Reading and the surrounding area offer a number of interesting sights and attractions:
• Reading Abbey Ruins & Forbury Gardens- Beautiful formal gardens and a historic site.
• Museum of Reading - Including the UK's only copy of the Bayeaux Tapestry.
• Basildon Park - A beautiful Palladian mansion with 19th century pleasure grounds, run by the National Trust.
• Silchester Roman Town - Intriguing isolated ruins, with some of the best-preserved Roman town defences in England.
Getting Around
The central area of Reading is easy to get around on foot, alternatively:
• Buses - There are regular services in and around the Reading area.
• Taxi - You can find a taxi at a taxi rank or hail one in the street.
Eat/Drink
Visitors to Reading have a great choice for eating out:
• Fine Dining- Reading boasts a Michelin starred restaurant in the village of Shinfield
• Traditional English Food - Enjoy a hearty pub meal or a delicious pie in Reading's traditional venues
• Tastes of the World - Whether it's French, Thai, Indian or Chinese, you'll be able to find something to suit your tastes.