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Things to see in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom): 90 places and when to go
Reading, Berkshire is a city in United Kingdom with around 370,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 90 places in and around it, mainly Wildlife (33), Nature (33), History (20). The best known are Reading Abbey, Calleva Atrebatum and Wallingford Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.47, -0.98
- Population
- About 370,000
- Places
- 90 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Wildlife (33) · Nature (33) · History (20) · Food and drink (11) · Museums and art (8) · Hiking (6)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- LHR London, 36 km as the crow flies
What to see in Reading, Berkshire
The places in and around Reading, Berkshire, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Reading AbbeyRuined abbey in the English town of Reading, founded in 1121 by King Henry I1.9 km
- Calleva AtrebatumRomano-British town at Silchester, United Kingdom14 km
- Wallingford CastleCastle in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England, UK18 km
- Thames PathLong-distance trail following the River Thames in England14 km
- Shirburn CastleMedieval castle in Oxfordshire, England, UK21 km
- Caversham ParkCountry house in Berkshire, England, UK1.9 km
- Hampstead Norreys CastleNorman castle in Hampstead Norris, Berkshire, England, UK18 km
- Museum of English Rural LifeMuseum in Reading, England, United Kingdom2.7 km
- South Moreton CastleCastle in South Moreton, Oxfordshire, England, UK20 km
- Beale Wildlife ParkWildlife Park by the River Thames9.3 km
- Braziers ParkCountry house in Ipsden, Oxfordshire, England, UK12 km
- Bucklebury Farm ParkAnimal park located in Berkshire, England16 km
- Englefield HouseElizabethan country house in Berkshire, England, UK9.3 km
- Statue of George PalmerStatue in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK3.5 km
- Mapledurham HouseAn Elizabethan stately home in Mapledurham, Oxfordshire, England, UK4.2 km
- Mapledurham WatermillMill in Mapledurham, South Oxfordshire, England, UK4.4 km
- Reading MinsterChurch in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK1.8 km
- Reading MuseumLocal museum in Reading, Berkshire, England, UK1.6 km
- Stratfield Saye HouseGrade I listed country house in Stratfield Saye, Hampshire, England, UK14 km
- The Living RainforestZoo in Berkshire, England17 km
- Ure Museum of Greek ArchaeologyUniversity museum in Berkshire, UK4.0 km
- Caesar's Camp, Bracknell ForestHillfort in Bracknell Forest, Berkshire, England, UK18 km
- Caversham BridgeBridge in United Kingdom498 m
- Cole Museum of ZoologyUniversity museum in Berkshire, UK4.4 km
And the other 66, by what you come to do:
- Architecture: Gatehampton Railway Bridge, Moulsford Railway Bridge
- History: Grimsbury Castle, Maiwand Lion, Silchester Amphitheatre, Sonning Bridge, Wallingford Bridge, Wilder's Folly
- Temples: St James' Church, Bramley, Church of St Mark, Reading, St Tarcisius Church, Camberley, St Laurence's Church, Reading, St Michael and St Mary Magdalene's Church, Easthampstead
- Nature: View Island, Yoesden, Ambarrow Court, Ashford Hill NNR, Aston Rowant National Nature Reserve, Castle Bottom NNR, Cholsey Marsh, Clayfield Copse and Blackhouse Woods, Decoy Pit, Pools and Woods, Elvetham Heath LNR, Ewelme Watercress Beds, Harcourt Hill, Hartslock, Highwood, Wokingham, Hosehill Lake, Hurley Chalk Pit, Loddon Nature Reserve, Maiden Erlegh Lakes, Padworth Common Local Nature Reserve, Shepperlands Farm, Aston Rowant Cutting, Warburg Nature Reserve, Wellington Country Park, Withymead Nature Reserve, Chawridge Bank, Fobney Island Wetland Nature Reserve, Horseshoe Lake, Moor Copse, Moor Green Lakes Nature Reserve, Warren Bank, Wildmoor Heath, Zebon Copse
- Museums and art: Wallingford Museum, Milestones Museum, Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock, Museum of Berkshire Aviation
- Stargazing: University of Reading Atmospheric Observatory
- Hiking: Blackwater Valley Path, St Frideswide’s Way, Thames Path - diversion near henley, The Chiltern Way Southern Extension, The Wokingham Way
- Food and drink: Berry Bros. & Rudd, Binghams Brewery, Chiltern Valley Winery & Brewery, Elusive Brewing, Fairmile Vineyard, Hundred Hills, Loddon Brewery, Renegade Brewery, Siren Craft Brewery, Stanlake Park, Winkworth
When to go to Reading, Berkshire
The best time to visit Reading, Berkshire is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:06
- FebPossible9:42
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:36
- MayBest time15:22
- JunBest time16:22
- JulBest time15:57
- AugBest time14:23
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:22
- NovBetter not8:33
- DecPossible7:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38. In April, 89 of the 90 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Reading, Berkshire
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR, London), 36 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Alton38 places36 km
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Reading, Berkshire?
The best known: Reading Abbey, Calleva Atrebatum, Wallingford Castle, Thames Path, Shirburn Castle. In all, 90 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Reading, Berkshire?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 38.
How do you get to Reading, Berkshire?
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 36 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Reading, Berkshire as the destination and these 90 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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