happily discovering

"Few towns are less prepossessing at first glance than Reading....but few towns better repay exploration."  

So wrote Sir John Betjeman, in Betjeman's Britain in the 1940s. We hope we're more prepossessiing these days - but, as the great chronicler of English heritage noted, we're still an amazing place to discover. From the ruins of a medieval monastery to cutting edge business parks, Reading has embraced change while honouring its 1200 year heritage.   

We have over 850 listed buildings and structures. And seven miles of river frontage. We have two National Trails on our doorstep, and some of the best transport links in the country. We are a place that for generations has attracted visitors from all over the world and is now one of the most multi-cultural towns in the south. 

Come and discover Reading for yourself - the exploration will be worth it.