Why people love visiting cosy Reading
Come and experience Reading and its festivals, churches and history. This welcoming and walkable city entices travellers with its riverfront and parks. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in and around Reading
Are you looking for attractions to see while you're in town? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Reading a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- LEGOLAND® Windsor (13.7 mi / 22.1 km)
- Nirvana Spa (4.2 mi / 6.8 km)
- Bearwood Lakes Golf Club (5.1 mi / 8.3 km)
- Stanlake Park Wine Estate (5.3 mi / 8.5 km)
- Wokefield Park Golf Club (5.4 mi / 8.8 km)
- Bradfield College Golf Club (7.4 mi / 11.8 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Reading
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, Reading is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are a few of the area's noteworthy sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Prospect Park (1.7 mi / 2.8 km)
- Wellington Country Park (6.7 mi / 10.8 km)
- Thames Path (8 mi / 12.8 km)
- Higginson Park (11.3 mi / 18.2 km)
- Dorney Lake (13.9 mi / 22.4 km)
- Windsor Great Park (14.7 mi / 23.6 km)
Travelling to and around Reading
Book a flight to Farnborough (FAB), the closest airport, located 15.2 mi (24.4 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Heathrow Airport (LHR), which is 22.4 mi (36.1 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Reading Station, Reading (XRE-Reading Train Station) and Reading West Station are the main stations in the city.