Explore Reading

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Explore Reading | Crosskeys Day Trips

Located on the River Thames and Kennet & Avon Canal, Reading was known for its beer, biscuits and bulbs in the industrial revolution. Today the town is a vibrant, metropolitan destination with a rich cultural offering and charming green spaces.

The scenic Thames path runs throughout the town centre and is dotted with shops and riverside restaurants. Retail opportunities are vast and varied from its brand-packed high street, renowned department stores and quirky independent shops.

The town’s rich and diverse communities are represented by its global food and drink scene, with well-known chains and delightful independents serving everything from street food to fine dining.

Seen by many as Reading’s best-kept secret, the Abbey Ruins is home to 900 years of glorious history and sits right in the heart of Reading’s Abbey Quarter, just minutes from the main shopping streets in the town centre. Once one of Europe’s largest royal monasteries, Reading Abbey ruins is steeped in history and heritage.

Reading Museum, located in the Victorian Town Hall, tells the story of the town’s Saxon beginnings to the high-tech town it is today. Explore ten galleries of historic and artistic objects. Discover archaeology from Roman Silchester and Reading Abbey, explore the famous Victorian copy of the Bayeux Tapestry and don’t miss changing exhibitions in the Art Gallery.

Reading is a hidden gem waiting to be explored.