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Reading in Berkshire is a large town located around 40 miles west from London, England's capital city. It is nearby to the very influential M4 motorway which links many large companies to the capital and Bristol. The city itself is mainly a commercial center which has many insurance companies and information technology centers. Enjoy your time in the city with Car Hire Reading.

There are two large universities and therefore student population as well as being the host of one of England's largest music festivals. In total there are 143,096 inhabitants living in and around the city. The River Thames and River Kennet converge at the city which is interesting. Explore the city in your Car Hire Reading vehicle.

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Attractions of Reading

There are many attractions in Reading but it is the Abbey Ruins and Forbury Gardens which stand out. The carefully manicured gardens are interesting to look at. The ruins of the Abbey are a fantastic look back through time. The Museum is near to the town hall and holds artifacts.

Sights of Reading

Basildon Park is a few miles from the city but has a lovingly restored Palladian mansion from the 18th century. The grounds are also well maintained. The Mapledurham House and Watermill is still in use today and produces organic flour. You can watch as the old watermill is in production. See the sights with Car Hire Reading as your companion.

Sport in Reading

Reading has its own football team which has been in the English Premier League. They play at the 30,000 seater Madjeski Stadium. The city is also noted for its rugby teams called RFC, Abbey RFC and Redingensians RFC. London Irish rugby team also play their home games at the same stadium.

Nightlife in Reading

The city center has many places to eat and drink. There is the Cerise Restaurant and Bar which is in The Forbury. It is stylish and many business professionals go. There is Mya Lacarte on Prospect Street is a new and tempting restaurant which serves British food with a twist.

Shopping in Reading

Reading is known for its shops. There are shops on Broad Street or indoor shops such as Oracle Center and Broad Street Mall. The shops are open from around 9am to 5pm. Some shops are not open on a Sunday. There are spa treatments on Friar Street called Ayurveda Retreat.

Getting to Reading

Reading city is based 40 miles to the west of London, which is a swift journey in your Car Hire Reading vehicle. The M4 passes by and the A329 brings most of the traffic to the city. If you are traveling from Henley on Thames use the A404 near Marlow and then the M4 westbound. The A33 from Basingstoke is useful.

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