More than just a commuter town for London, Reading is in an attractive spot in the Thames Valley where the Kennet and Thames rivers meet. Full of historic sights – including a medieval abbey and the 11th-century Reading Minster – it’s also surrounded by the greenery of the Chiltern Hills and the Berkshire Downs.
Although the Reading Festival hogs all the attention every August bank holiday, the town also hosts more festivities along the Thames – not to mention lazy cruises along the river. Around the town and neighbour villages, you’ll find a good mix of independent hotels as well as chains.
