Reading & Berkshire Local Guide
Your guide to Reading and its neighbourhoods
Discover Reading beyond the station, from independent shops and riverside walks to local activities and useful community connections across the town and nearby Berkshire villages.
About Reading, Berkshire and its neighbourhoods
Get to know Reading beyond the station, from the Abbey Quarter and two rivers to Caversham, Tilehurst and everyday life across the town.
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Things to do in Reading, from the Abbey to the riverside
Build a relaxed Reading day around a museum, a riverside walk, a performance or a stop for something good to eat.
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Reading community contacts: councils, groups and local spaces
Find the right starting point for council services, volunteering, libraries and spaces to meet across Reading and its neighbouring communities.
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Shopping in Reading: independents, specialists and neighbourhood stops
Explore Reading's independent shops alongside its main shopping centres, from Harris Arcade and Cross Street to Caversham and the neighbourhoods.
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Where to list your Reading business online
Make your Reading business easier to find with a clear local listing, useful service details and contact information customers can act on.
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