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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 20 attractions in Reading

Beale Park is an animal park and children's play area located just outside Reading.

Attraction type: Wildlife park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 20 attractions in Reading

Forbury Gardens is a park in the centre of Reading, recently restored to it's former Victorian glory.

Attraction type: Garden; Historic site; Landmark/point of interest; Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 20 attractions in Reading

Basildon Park is an 18th century stately home owned by the National Trust. Inside it has a collection of art works and furniture and is situated in a large park near the River Thames.

Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 20 attractions in Reading

The Museum of Reading details the history of Reading and the nearby Roman town of Silchester as well as having a full-sized replica of the Bayeaux Tapestry. Located in the town centre in the old town...

Attraction type: Educational site; Museum; Museum complex
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 20 attractions in Reading

Silchester is about 20 minutes drive from Reading and was once  the ancient  Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum. All that remains are the ruined amphitheatre and town walls, which are several metres...

Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Historic site; Historic village
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 20 attractions in Reading

Mapledurham House is an Elizabethan manor house located by the River Thames near Reading.

Attraction type: Historic home
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 20 attractions in Reading

The Madejski Stadium is a 24,161 seat stadium on the A33 near M4 junction 11 in Reading. It is home to the Reading Royals football club and London Irish rugby club.

Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 20 attractions in Reading

The Museum of English Rural Life houses one of England's most fascinating collections relating to life and work in the countryside over the last two hundred years.  Be prepared for something different

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 20 attractions in Reading

Ruined walls of the medieval Reading Abbey, founded by Henry the First.  Located in the town centre near the Forbury Gardens.

Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 20 attractions in Reading

The Oracle is a large indoor shopping centre located just off Broad Street.

Attraction type: Shop; Mall
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 20 attractions in Reading
Attraction type: Wildlife park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #12 of 20 attractions in Reading
Attraction type: Department store
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #13 of 20 attractions in Reading

Stratford Saye House has been home to the Dukes of Wellington since 1817 and has exhibitions on the first Duke of Wellington. Entry to the house is by guided tour only.

Attraction type: Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 20 attractions in Reading

St Mary's Minster is a medieval church with a 16th century checkerboard tower in St Mary's Butts in the town centre.

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 20 attractions in Reading

The Kennet and Avon is a canal and river which starts in Reading and finishes in Hanham Lock, near Bristol.

Attraction type: Hiking trail
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #16 of 20 attractions in Reading

St Laurence was originally one of Reading's three medieval churches but was extensively rebuilt in the 15th century. Inside is a memorial to the 17th century mathematician, John Blagrave.

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #17 of 20 attractions in Reading

The Hexagon is a theatre and arts venue showing plays, musicals, pantomimes and music groups.

Attraction type: Theater
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #18 of 20 attractions in Reading

Wellington Country Park is over 350 acres of woodland, lakes and park near the border between Berkshire and Hampshire.

Attraction type: Park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 20 attractions in Reading

One of Reading's three medieval churches, but with lots of Victorian additions. Located just south of the town centre in Southampton Street.

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 20 attractions in Reading

St James is a Catholic church in the Norman style designed by the famous Victorian architect A.W.Pugin (who assisted in the design of the Houses of Parliament). It is located on the edge of Forbury...

Attraction type: Architectural building; Religious site
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