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Visiting Reading

Visitors give high marks for the riverfront in Reading, which is also known for its festivals and breweries. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its churches. Top sights in the city include Oracle, Reading Abbey Ruins, and Madejski Stadium.

• There are 135 hotels and other accommodations in Reading
• The closest major airport is in London (LHR-Heathrow) 36.1 from the city center
• The next closest is in Oxford (OXF) 48 away

Sightseeing and Staying in Reading

Well known for its festivals, the city's cultural venues include Reading Museum and Town Hall, Hexagon, and Museum of English Rural Life. The city is notable for landmarks like Reading Abbey Ruins, Mapledurham House and Watermill, and Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin. The riverfront and countryside highlight the city's natural beauty with places to visit including Forbury Gardens, Prospect Park, and Pincents Hill.

In Reading, there are 135 hotels and other lodging options so you'll have plenty of choices for your holiday getaway. Below are highly ranked ones based on our user reviews:

• The Cricketers - With a stay at this 3.5-star bed & breakfast, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and free parking, along with free WiFi. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its dining options and clean, comfortable rooms.
• Stanford Dingley Bed and Breakfast - Our customers like the breakfast and comfortable rooms at this B&B. With a stay at this 3-star bed & breakfast, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and free parking, along with free WiFi.
• 100 Kings Road by House of Fisher - This 4-star aparthotel features free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.

Other top sights in Reading include Oracle and Madejski Stadium. Outside the city, top places to visit include Legoland, located 14 mi (22.5 from the city center, and Windsor Castle, which is 15.7 mi (25.3 away.

Getting Around Reading

If you want to journey outside of the city, hop aboard a train from Reading Station, Reading West Station, or Reading Earley Station. Reading might not have as many public transit choices so consider renting a car to explore the city.

Dressing for Reading

• Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 53°F and the nighttime average to be 34°F
• From April to June, temperatures average about 70°F during the day and 39°F at night
• July through September averages 73°F during the day and 48°F at night
• In October-December, the average temperature is 61°F during the day and 37°F at night
• Reading gets about 1.22 inches of rain per year
• Hottest months are usually July and August with an average temperature of 71°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 36°F