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Live just minutes from the University of Reading and around 10 minutes from Reading station, with the town centre, riverside, cafés, food, culture and nightlife all within easy reach.
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Make Reading yours
Connected to everything. Easy to make your own.
The Thames and Kennet & Avon Canal.
Independent cafés, restaurants and street food.
Live music, theatre and culture.
Shopping and independent stores.
Parks, gardens and riverside walks.
A lively student and nightlife scene.
And Reading Festival bringing even more energy every summer.
Spend the afternoon exploring the town centre, find a new favourite place to eat, wander along the river or meet friends for a drink. Head to the Oracle Riverside, discover Reading’s independent food scene or find somewhere new to see live music. There are plenty of ways to spend your time, whether you want a busy day out or somewhere to slow down.
With the University of Reading just minutes away, you get all the freedom of a lively town while keeping university life close by.
Some places surprise you. Reading is one of them.
A lively, multicultural town with rivers running through it, Reading brings together brilliant food, independent cafés, shopping, music, culture, nightlife and plenty of green space. You can spend the afternoon by the Thames, discover somewhere new to eat, catch live music, rock out at the Reading Festival or explore the town’s historic streets - and there’s always something else to find.
It’s big enough to keep you busy. Easy enough to make your own. And with London just a short train or Elizabeth Line ride away, there’s a whole lot more beyond it.
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