The town of Reading in Berkshire has more than meets the eye. You can walk around the centre but getting the most from this place really requires car hire in Reading, which also enables you to easily get to the nearest airport, London Heathrow (LHR).
Reading is well known for its yearly rock festival, which attracts big names in the genres of metal, pop and indie, as well as thousands of partygoers. Football fans shouldn't miss the Madejski Stadium, home of Reading F.C. This 24,000-seat stadium is more than just a football venue - it's a conference centre too.
If you like music, drive into town and visit the Hexagon. One of Reading's prime entertainment venues, the Hexagon is centrally located and hosts comedy and theatre performances as well as music. History buffs, meanwhile, will be intrigued by the ruins of Reading Abbey, considered an important ancient monument. The Abbey was built in 1121 and some of its surviving buildings are still used today.
Heading just outside of Reading, don't miss an opportunity to drive into the country and stroll along the banks of the Thames River. You could spend an afternoon watching the rowers racing along the river. The Kennet and Avon Canal also flows through Reading and you can explore its towpaths, which lead to areas blessed with plenty of flora and fauna to admire.
Further afield, Wellington Country Park is suitable for families and features nature trails and an animal farm. In Silchester, travellers making use of Reading car hire can explore a Roman amphitheatre and get a glimpse of the ancient past of the area.
Other nearby towns include Henley, with its River & Rowing Museum that is full of activities and exhibitions dedicated to life on the water. And at Maidenhead visitors can admire the scenery at Boulter's Island.
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