A new 3 screen arts cinema opened on 30 July in Reading town centre. As well as cinema, it will provide a bar, coffee shop, live performance space and community hub.

Beale Wildlife Park will open seven days a week from Monday 12^th April. The Park is an outdoor wildlife park within 30 acres set against the River Thames just outside Reading. Visitors are encouraged pre-book. New activities for 2021 include a bouncing pillow, additional catering outlets around the Park and visitor experiences with the animals. New animals include a dwarf crocodile, a Lynx, Scottish Wildcats and a small herd of Shetland ponies who are full of character.

Lower Basildon, Pangbourne, Reading RG8 9NW

The open top boat, the Caversham Princess, gives lovely views of the Thames. Setting off from Caversham Pier in the centre of Reading, it is a lovely way to explore the area. From 19 April, services run weekends only until 17 May with choices of 25, 60 or 90 minute tours. A full service of trips runs from 17 May. 

The MERL garden, cafe, shop and galleries have reopened in line with Government guidelines. The  galleries boast a new wall-hanging from the 1951 Festival of Britain. Advise pre-booking visits.

Discover Reading's history, story's & hidden gems with Graham Horn, local Blue Badge Guide who offers a number of tours - visit the Abbey Quarter, Reading's canals, the Thames and Reading's museums. Tours for a single households up to 5 people in line with Government guidelines.

Follow your outdoor imagination and begin an adventure with us. Wellington Country Park offers an open air, fun-filled venue for children up to the age of 8 years old. The Park has reopened and pre-booking is required. Adventure awaits in 2021 at Welly Park so book your tickets on their website now!

Open from 2 April, this new outdoor water sports centre boasts an Aqua Park, open water swimming, SUP (paddle board) hire, a family beach and bar.  

Banksy has celebrated Oscar Wilde's connection with Reading and the campaign to Save the Gaol with a wonderful piece of street art on the walls of the prison. Follow the map to find it and explore the Abbey Ruins while you are there.

Visit the ruins during their 900th year. Founded by King Henry I of England in 1121, the ruins are open every day and are free to visit. As well as the extensive ruins, you should look out for Jane Austen's school room and Reading's Oscar Wilde connection. 

Open air swimming in the conserved Edwardian bathing pool, spa, restaurant, bar and cafe. From 12 April, outside dining and a new spa package for non-members (swimming only remains members-only for now). 

Opening again on 18 May, the Museum's galleries are a fun way to explore the history of Reading, from the foundation of the Abbey in medieval times to the modern day.  Don't miss the only full-scale copy of the Bayeux Tapestry - all 70 metres of it! The long-awaited new exhibition of artwork from the University of Reading Art Collections ‘Rubens to Sickert: The Story of Drawing’ also opens on 18 May. Visits must be pre-booked. 

Is Reading the UK capital of escape rooms? Reading's numerous escape rooms re-open on 17 May, each with multiple games to try. Visit our Escape Rooms page for more information. 

On-land and in-water inflatable obstacle courses, along with paddle boarding and a lovely waterside location just South of Reading. Lagoona Park reopens in May.

From 17 May, Reading's Grosvenor Casino is open again. To celebrate the big reunion, they have £300,000 of offers and prizes to be won. 

Reading's central multi-screen complex at The Oracle reopens on 17 May. 

The estate and gardens are open for pre-booked visits only and house visits will be available to book from 14 May. Sitting elegantly in 162 hectares of historic parkland and gardens, this 18th-century house boasts a collection of fine furnishings and carefully selected Old Masters. 

Crazy Golf, Ten Pin Bowling and Darts has come to Reading's Broad Street Mall. 

Reading was a major centre for pilgrimage in medieval times. Walk in the footsteps - walk the St James' Way, visit pilgrimage and heritage sites around Reading. Download the new map guide.