Reading

Reading Abbey ruins, Forbury Gardens, Museum of English Rural Life, Reading Museum, and the Thames River

The best time to visit Reading is during late spring or early summer when the weather is pleasant and the flora is in full bloom.

Reading Festival (music), Reading Half Marathon (sports), and Reading Beer and Cider Festival (food and drink)

Reading has an extensive public transport system including buses and trains, with a new railway station serving London Paddington and Heathrow Airport.

Reading is known for its pub food, including typical British fare such as fish and chips, bangers and mash, and pie and mash. There are also numerous international cuisine options available in the city.