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 ![Kennet & Avon Canal showing a bridge and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024150/579f39ce-e7a2-478a-863d-daaccfa5364c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oracle showing a river or creek and a bridge](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083965/05b87b5a-042a-43ad-954a-3c22f0b2d417.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kennet & Avon Canal which includes a park and autumn leaves as well as an individual femail](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533024150/a95f9088-ede8-4463-b1bd-e7d3f52de666.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Reading Abbey Ruins featuring a ruin](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083969/032bfdd7-1375-49a2-8fd2-5adacff642f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Reading Museum and Town Hall showing interior views](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 featuring interior views and shopping](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 which includes interior views, theater scenes and heritage elements](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 featuring a ruin](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 which includes autumn leaves and a garden](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. [](https://expedia.com/Forbury-Gardens-Reading-City-Centre.d6083935.Vacation-Attraction) ![Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532491634/b72ab0eb-e0dc-47d1-9d2a-616b6a869b0a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin Consider the immense history and marvel at the preserved tower and scenic churchyard of the oldest religious structure in Reading. [](https://expedia.com/Minster-Church-Of-St-Mary-The-Virgin-Reading-City-Centre.d553248621532491634.Vacation-Attraction) ![St. Laurence Church featuring heritage architecture, a cemetery and autumn leaves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532491630/49f57a31-c498-47ac-ba5d-9326e2067230.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. Laurence Church Admire the intriguing religious gems dotted around the extravagant interior of this historic Norman church that also serves as a youth center. [](https://expedia.com/St-Laurence-Church-Reading-City-Centre.d553248621532491630.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/509407/12ed7808-635c-433a-a4d4-c998acab4b89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Tickets $43 per traveler **78%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/legoland-windsor-resort-tickets.a509407.activity-details) ![Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath Day Guided Tour from London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169889/92a80aab-3bf1-49d4-b20e-85687be3d50f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath Day Guided Tour from London $108 per adult **86%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/windsor-castle.a169889.activity-details) ![young boy poses next to Lego Pirate at Lego Land in London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/169894/b52f8731-dd1f-457a-ba58-463307013177.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Legoland® Windsor with Roundtrip Transportation $107 per adult **74%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/legoland-windsor-with-roundtrip-transportation.a169894.activity-details) ![Day trip to Windsor, Oxford & Stonehenge from London](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/580765/607489e9-b90c-48f0-bace-b964a7beaef9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Day trip to Windsor, Oxford & Stonehenge from London $120 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/day-trip-to-windsor.a580765.activity-details) ![Windsor Castle visit in London ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/327632/923d83bf-9924-4e50-95d1-c5591746c8c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Windsor Castle Half-Day Tour with London Eye & Buckingham Palace Options $131 per adult **76%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/windsor-castle-half-day-tour-with-london-eye-buckingham-palace-options.a327632.activity-details) ![St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in the morning ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/518986/8d7f47c5-0cdc-428d-a0c0-9b038f3fb70a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Extended Visit to Windsor Castle & Stonehenge $120 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/extended-visit-to-windsor-castle-stonehenge.a518986.activity-details) [See all activities in Reading](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Reading.d5664.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Reading City Centre Hotel Deals ![pentahotel Reading](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5200/5138/c0042c78_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### pentahotel Reading Oxford Road Reading England $84 nightly $101 total Mar 22 - Mar 23 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Reading. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews) This is my second time staying here and has always been very good. It was still good, but I was disturbed alot by the neighbour next door talking incredibly loudly on his phone. Also, I would have liked to not receive an email the day before I am due to check out, asking me to check out online. I ... Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F22%2F2026&endDate=3%2F23%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! (1,001 reviews) Clean, comfortable and helpful staff Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F12%2F2026&endDate=4%2F13%2F2026&selected=1467769&PinnedHotelID=1467769&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635810423172) ![ibis Reading Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1510000/1503900/1503883/98efe6cc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ibis Reading Centre 25A Friar Street Reading England $52 nightly $62 total Apr 5 - Apr 6 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Reading. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews) Staff are superb. 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