Laura's Guidebook
Beautiful outdoor spaces
Reading has a number of beautiful grassy areas along areas of the river, this is just one of them.
6 locals recommend
Christchurch Meadows
George StreetReading has a number of beautiful grassy areas along areas of the river, this is just one of them.
Food
Huge Tesco supermarket, approx. 1min from property.
(There is also an M&S, Waitrose, Lidl & Aldi in Reading, but Tesco is closest)
23 locals recommend
Tesco Extra
Portman RoadHuge Tesco supermarket, approx. 1min from property.
(There is also an M&S, Waitrose, Lidl & Aldi in Reading, but Tesco is closest)
Independent shop selling artisian cheese, craft beer, real ale, spirits, beer, cider and wine.
The Grumpy Goat
7 Union StreetIndependent shop selling artisian cheese, craft beer, real ale, spirits, beer, cider and wine.
Local Transport
Reading West is the closest train station - 10min walk from property. Train from Reading West to Reading Main takes 3-4mins. Then train from Reading Main to London Paddington takes 24mins.
14 locals recommend
Reading West station
Reading West is the closest train station - 10min walk from property. Train from Reading West to Reading Main takes 3-4mins. Then train from Reading Main to London Paddington takes 24mins.
Reading Main Station is just under 30mins walk, or 7mins drive. You can also access from Reading West station in 3mins. From Reading Main you can get to London Paddington in 24mins, Oxford in 23mins, Basingtoke in 18mins, Newbury in 14mins.
67 locals recommend
Reading Station
Reading Main Station is just under 30mins walk, or 7mins drive. You can also access from Reading West station in 3mins. From Reading Main you can get to London Paddington in 24mins, Oxford in 23mins, Basingtoke in 18mins, Newbury in 14mins.
Places to eat/drink
The Last Crumb
76 Prospect StreetLovely local pub with good food and beer garden.
The Botanist Reading
1-5 King StLovely bar and restaurant for delicious cocktails and yummy food!
A lovingly restored three floor Grade II listed building with relaxed and modern spaces for drinks and dining. Excellent for steaks, salmon, spirits and cocktails!
The Corn Stores
10 Forbury RoadA lovingly restored three floor Grade II listed building with relaxed and modern spaces for drinks and dining. Excellent for steaks, salmon, spirits and cocktails!
The Collective Caversham
25 Church RoadNice little cafe in Caversham close to the river!
Bel & The Dragon
Gas Works RoadNice restaurant by the river!
Things to do
Gorgeous outdoor pool, jacquzzi, delicious food and spa treatments. Great place for breakfast or lunch and a swim!
14 locals recommend
Thames Lido
Napier RoadGorgeous outdoor pool, jacquzzi, delicious food and spa treatments. Great place for breakfast or lunch and a swim!
One of the best spa's in the country! I love this place. Approx. 23mins drive away
21 locals recommend
Nirvana Spa
Mole RoadOne of the best spa's in the country! I love this place. Approx. 23mins drive away
Reading Biscuit Factory
1 Queens WalkLocal cinema and community hub, with snacks and coffee.
Vue Cinema
Woodside Leisure ParkBig cinema next to The Oracle shopping centre.
The Oracle
Bridge StreetHuge shopping centre in town centre
Local Industry
Microsoft
Microsoft UK headquarters in Reading - only short 12-22min car/taxi ride
PwC
23 Forbury RoadPwC office - 6-9min drive/taxi ride
Deloitte LLP
Abbey StreetDeloitte office - 8-14mins drive/taxi ride
Vodafone
Vodafone office - 12-16mins drive/taxi ride
Ernst & Young LLP
2 Blagrave StreetEY office - 5-8mins drive/taxi ride
Oracle
Oracle office - 12-17min drive/taxi ride away
KPMG
33 Forbury RoadKPMG Reading Office - 5-8mins drive/taxi ride
Thames Valley Police Training Centre - 16-20mins drive/taxi ride
Thames Valley Police Training Centre
3 North DriveThames Valley Police Training Centre - 16-20mins drive/taxi ride