READING LOCAL AREA INFORMATION

Our high-quality serviced apartments are all located in the centre of Reading - just a short walk to Reading train station which is only a 24 minute train journey to London Paddington, and with the completion of Crossrail (Elizabeth Line), direct access to central London and beyond has never been easier. There is also easy access to Heathrow airport by road via the M4 motorway.

Reading is the largest town in the UK and as a major international business hub is the headquarters for many companies such as PepsiCo, Oracle, Microsoft, Verizon, Nokia and Ericsson.

The town is a major retail destination with The Oracle shopping centre home to a wide range of high-street and designer brands. 

Reading also has a vibrant nightlife with a diverse range of bars and restaurants, a multiplex and an independent cinema, the Hexagon theatre and a number of independent music venues.

The town has a long and fascinating history dating back to the medieval period, with Reading Abbey being one of the largest and wealthiest monasteries of its time - now a tourist attraction, the Abbey Ruins are located next to the Kennet and Avon Canal and the attractive Forbury Gardens. 

The University of Reading is world renowned and recognised for its research and expertise in climate change, agriculture, food science and business.

The town is home to the legendary Reading Festival which is held every summer and showcases some of the biggest musical acts from around the world.