Reading
Reading
Reading is a charming town in Berkshire, England. It’s located about an hour west of London and is the perfect destination for a weekend getaway. There are plenty of things to do in Reading, from exploring the town’s history and culture to enjoying its vibrant nightlife.
One of the best ways to experience Reading is by taking a walking tour of the town center. The pedestrian-friendly streets are full of cute shops, restaurants, and pubs. Be sure to check out the Marketplace, which is home to a variety of independent stores and restaurants.
If you’re looking for something a little more adventurous, head over to Caversham Wildlife Park. This park is home to a variety of animals, including tigers, lions, and wolves. It’s also a great place for kids, with plenty of activities and exhibitions to keep them entertained.
Finally, no trip to Reading would be complete without sampling its delicious local cuisine. The town is famous for its fish and chips, so be sure to give them a try! There are also plenty of other great restaurants to choose from, so you’re sure to find something that suits your taste.
Created: 13 November 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Reading
Shopping in Reading
Broad Street Mall Broad Street, Reading Town Centre
Broad Street Mall mall
The Oracle Bridge Street, Coley
The Oracle mall
Harris Arcade Reading Town Centre, Coley
Harris Arcade mall
Forbury Retail Park Newtown, Reading
Forbury Retail Park retail park
Esso Fuel Emmer Green, Reading
Esso Fuel retail park
Brunel Retail Park Whitley, Reading
Brunel Retail Park retail park
Reading Gateway Whitley Wood, Reading
Reading Gateway retail park
Reading Retail Park Dee Park, Reading
Reading Retail Park retail park
Reading Link Retail Park Coley, Reading
Reading Link Retail Park retail park
Reading Gate Retail Park Whitley Wood, Reading
Reading Gate Retail Park retail park
Oldfield Retail Park Whitley, Reading
Oldfield Retail Park retail park
The Station Shopping Park Caversham, Reading
The Station Shopping Park retail park
Reading Town Centre Coley, Reading
Reading Town Centre retail park
KB Super Store 337-339, Oxford Road
KB Super Store supermarket
Mama Africa 385, Oxford Road
Mama Africa supermarket
Oxford Road Supermarket 267-271, Oxford Road
Oxford Road Supermarket supermarket
Tani Sklep 437-439, Oxford Road
Tani Sklep supermarket
Co-op Food Whitley Wood Road, Whitley Wood
Co-op Food supermarket
ATIF Superstore 481, Oxford Road
ATIF Superstore supermarket
Reading Zabka 535-541, Oxford Road
Reading Zabka supermarket
Supermalt 306, Oxford Road
Supermalt supermarket
Candan Food Centre 282, Oxford Road
Candan Food Centre supermarket
Amazing Grace 391, Oxford Road
Amazing Grace supermarket
Local History around Reading
There are some historic monuments around including:
Highlands Farm Palaeolithic siteCropmark complex in Straighthanger FieldSite of St Bartholomew's ChurchMoated site at Kenney's FarmReading Abbey: a Cluniac and Benedictine monastery and Civil War earthwork.High BridgeCastle Grove camp.Wildlife in and Around Reading
Mammals found in Reading
There have been 37 species of mammals recorded in the reading area.
(Nyctalus/Eptesicus agg.) |
55 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pygmaeus) |
Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) |
Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) |
Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) |
45 Khz Pipistrelle (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) |
Badger (Meles meles) |
Barbastelle (Barbastella barbastellus) |
Brown Long-Eared Bat (Plecotus auritus) |
Chinese Barking Deer (Muntiacus reevesi) |
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Birds found in Reading
There have been 50 species of birds recorded in the reading area.
American Wigeon (Anas americana) |
Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) |
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) |
Cetti's Warbler (Cettia cetti) |
Cinnamon Teal (Anas cyanoptera) |
Bar-Headed Goose (Anser indicus) |
Buzzard (Buteo buteo) |
Carolina Wood Duck (Aix sponsa) |
Chestnut Teal (Anas castanea) |
Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos) |