Reading, A Town On The Kennet And Thames Rivers In Berkshire, South East Of England
Reading is a large historic town in the County of Berkshire, in southern England, and Berkshire’s county town. It used to be an important ecclesiastical and trading centre during the medieval era and was the site of Reading Abbey, one of medieval England’s richest monastery. Today, the ruins of the abbey and its 12th-century gateway remain.
Food, Shopping And Accommodation In Reading
The Oracle is the main shopping centre in Reading. It has more than 80 fashionable stores including Zara, House of Fraser, Debenhams and Apple. Also, there is also the Berkshire Mall, VF Outlet Centre, and several independent stores scattered around town.
Reading is also a foodie’s paradise. Forbury’s Restaurant & Wine Bar in Reading is one of the best fine dining restaurants for miles around. There are also some restaurants serving French, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, British and other exotic cuisines from around the world.
As to hotels, Reading hosts many hotels, B&Bs, inns, and serviced apartments that will cater to the need of guests.
Things To See And Do In Reading
Reading is at the centre of a beautiful area of the Thames Valley. It sits opposite the junction of the Kennet and Thames rivers surrounded by green rolling hills with the ruins of medieval abbeys, a major shopping centre, pubs and restaurants crowding its town centre. It boasts of the recently restored Victorian Forbury Gardens sitting next to the ruins of the abbey at the very heart of town.
The town also plays host to the Reading Festival, an annual outdoor rock music festival while the Reading Museum chronicles the town’s history in a comprehensive exhibit of photographs, artefacts and even a replica of the Victorian Bayeux Tapestry.