Title: Visit Reading City Centre: 2026 Reading City Centre, Reading Travel Guide | Expedia.com [Hotels in Reading City Centre](https://expedia.com/Reading-City-Centre-Reading-Hotels.0-n553248635810423172-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Reading](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Reading.d5664.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Reading](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Reading.d5664.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Car Rentals in Reading City Centre](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Reading-City-Centre.d553248635810423172.Car-Rental-Guide)[Reading City Centre Vacations](https://expedia.com/Reading-City-Centre.d553248635810423172.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Reading City Centre ## Reading ![Reading City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024150/579f39ce-e7a2-478a-863d-daaccfa5364c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Reading City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083965/05b87b5a-042a-43ad-954a-3c22f0b2d417.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Reading City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024150/a95f9088-ede8-4463-b1bd-e7d3f52de666.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Reading City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083969/032bfdd7-1375-49a2-8fd2-5adacff642f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Reading City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083961/2317eb6f-3888-4342-a42b-55468064c522.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Reading City Centre Things to do Hotels [Reading Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Reading.dx5664) Home to the Reading Festival, this Berkshire town is famous for its picturesque river setting, medieval abbey ruins and exceptional shopping, all of which is located in a central area. At the meeting point of the Rivers Thames and Kennet, visit Reading City Centre. Acquaint yourself with this downtown area by strolling along its promenade, which is lined with restaurants and small stores. Browse the town’s shopping centers and explore museums. Reading was once famous for beer, bulbs and biscuits, the Three Bs that fueled its economy during the industrial revolution. Today Reading is better known as a cosmopolitan financial hub. This blend of old and new is one of the city’s biggest attractions. For a history lesson, head to the Reading Museum, which traces the town’s past from its time as a Saxon Settlement right up to the present day. Just east of the city center, the Riverside Museum is housed in two former industrial buildings on the banks of the River Kennet. Enjoy a quiet moment at Forbury Gardens, which features a monument commemorating the 66th Berkshire Regiments and those who fell at the Battle of Maiwand in Afghanistan in 1880\. Stroll from here to the medieval ruins of Reading Abbey. Set in well-maintained parklands, the abbey consists of arches and walls that have survived since it was constructed in the 12th century. About a 1-hour drive west of London, Reading City Centre is a renowned shopping destination. Most stores are located within walking distance. The main shopping street, Broad Street, is only about a 1,600-foot (500-meter) walk from the train station. Set on the banks of River Kennet, the Oracle shopping complex is the perfect spot if you’re looking for high fashion and a variety of dining options. For independent stores, go to Harris Arcade, which has a collection of shops stocking anything and everything, from clothing and jewelry to music. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Oracle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083965/ba74ac61-1ebe-40e8-91a3-b64602ae68fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Oracle 4/5(21 reviews) Tap out a tune on the baby grand piano, watch your kids have fun in the play complex and sample the international cuisine in this urban mall. [](https://expedia.com/Oracle-Reading-City-Centre.d6083965.Vacation-Attraction) ![Reading Museum and Town Hall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083961/56ea55cc-6ecd-45a6-a186-da47e9ca1ab4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reading Museum and Town Hall Marvel at a replica of the Bayeux Tapestry and inspect the artifacts from the Roman town Calleva Atrebatum in this enchanting structure. [](https://expedia.com/Reading-Museum-And-Town-Hall-Reading-City-Centre.d6083961.Vacation-Attraction) ![Reading Abbey Ruins](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083969/032bfdd7-1375-49a2-8fd2-5adacff642f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Reading Abbey Ruins 4/5(7 reviews) Gaze up at the surviving arches, windows and stone walls of a 12th-century abbey in the heart of rolling green parkland. [](https://expedia.com/Reading-Abbey-Ruins-Reading-City-Centre.d6083969.Vacation-Attraction) ![Forbury Gardens](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083935/f1b61133-45c1-4999-855a-5aebfddcbade.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Forbury Gardens See the Maiwand Lion war monument and gaze at the water feature in this charming park in the heart of Reading. 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Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews) We loved it. Great social space and games. Massive comfy beds Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F5%2F2026&endDate=4%2F6%2F2026&selected=5138&PinnedHotelID=5138&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635810423172) ![Novotel Reading Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1470000/1467800/1467769/58a3fa1c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Reading Centre 25b Friar Street Reading England $70 nightly $84 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Reading. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.2/10 Very Good! 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