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Heading to Reading Festival

17 Aug 2010

Heading to Reading Festival Are you heading to Reading Festival this month? If so, you may benefit from the following information. Tickets Most importantly, when thinking about going to...

Reading Retail Awards

16 Aug 2010

Reading Retail Awards Staff from John Lewis celebrated becoming top of the shops as the store walked away with three honours at the first ever Retail Awards on Friday 6 August. The retail...

Outside:Inside in Forbury Gardens

16 Aug 2010

Outside:Inside Festival Forbury Gardens hosts the final day of the Outside:Inside Festival 2010 on Saturday 21st August. This terrific free music event will showcase some of...

The Beach at The Oracle

2 Aug 2010

The Beach is back at The Oracle from now until Monday 30th August Giving you the very best entertainment and children's activities at The Beach on The Oracle Riverside - it's...

Welcome

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Energetic, surprising, inclusive and ambitious, modern Reading is a place where quality of life is more than just a sound bite.

Coming to the town today is likely to be a major eye-opener for most visitors. Reading is still very recognisable as Reading – only new and improved in all the right places: a university town that is home to some of the biggest businesses in the world; a leading shopping destination with mile upon mile of unspoilt Thames river frontage.

We hope you enjoy discovering all that is best about one of the most surprising towns in the UK. Whether you are planning a short visit or thinking of relocation you will find all the facts you need on this website, and take a look at our short film to enjoy a real taste of Living Reading.