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Madejski Stadium situated along the M4 Jct11 - home ground to Reading Football Club and The London Irish Rugby Team.

Located in the heart of Reading, The Oracle shopping Centre boasts more than 80 stores to cater for all your fashion and lifestyle needs, all right here, in the centre of town. here’s plenty of choice on Riverside with flavours from around the world to delight your taste buds, with more than 20 restaurants for you to choose from.

Ascot Racecourse is a dual-purpose British racecourse, located in Ascot, Berkshire. Ascot is used for thoroughbred horse racing, and it hosts 13 of Britain's 36 annual Flat Group 1 horse races and three Grade 1 Jumps races.

Henley Royal Regatta is a rowing event held annually on the River Thames by the town of Henley-on-Thames. It was established on 26 March 1839 and this annual event takes place at the same venue each year. Why not us the hotel as a base to get to the races.

Legoland Windsor, is a theme park and resort in Windsor, Berkshire themed around the Lego brand. The park opened on 17 March 1996 and is currently operated by Merlin Entertainments.

Windsor Castle is a royal residence in the English county of Berkshire. It is strongly associated with the English and succeeding British royal family, and embodies almost a millennium of architectural history.

Newbury Racecourse is a racecourse and events venue in Greenham, adjoining the town of Newbury in Berkshire. It has courses for flat races and over jumps and hosts one of Great Britain's 36 annual Group 1 flat races, the Lockinge Stakes.

Basildon Park is a is a Grade I listed country house situated 2 miles south of Goring-on-Thames & Streatley in Berkshire. It is located between the villages of Upper Basildon and Lower Basildon and is owned by the National Trust.

Fawley Court is a country house, with large mixed-use grounds standing on the west bank of the River Thames in the English county of Buckinghamshire. Its former deer park extends east into the Henley Park area of Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

Beale Wildlife Park is situated by the River Thames, between the villages of Pangbourne and Lower Basildon in Berkshire. It has three main areas of attraction: collections of small exotic animals, farm animals & birds; landscaped gardens & woodlands; and children's play areas.

Datchet Water Sailing Club is a real hidden jewel, only 15 mins from London and nestled in the shadow of Windsor Castle, it is a members club, run by the members for the members with the additional support of paid staff. It is a club "Where membership matters" and their core values reflect how they see the club and how they want the club to be seen by others. its perfect for all classes of sailing,powerboating and training or to just sit and enjoy the water and the views.

Coral Reef Waterworld isn't just Bracknell's largest water world, it is one of the largest interactive water worlds in England. With a huge range of different ways to enjoy the water, as well as a host of other activities, it is the perfect place to stay active and, most importantly, have fun. With thrilling waterslides, an erupting volcano, a pirate ship and a variety of other features, there’s something for everyone in the pool area.

The Farnborough Airshow, officially know as the Farnborough International Airshow, is a trade exhibition for the aerospace and defence industries, where civilian and military aircraft are demonstrated to potential customers and investors.

The City of London is a historic financial district, home to both the Stock Exchange and Bank of England. Modern corporate skyscrapers tower above the vestiges of medieval alleyways below. Affluent workers frequent its smart restaurants and bars. Tourists visit iconic, 17th-century St. Paul’s Cathedral, trace the city’s history at the Museum of London, and take in performances at the huge Barbican arts centre.

The Abbey Ruins are located a five minute walk from Reading central train station, near Forbury Gardens. It was founded by Henry I in 1121 and established by a party of monks from the French abbey of Cluny, together with monks from the Cluniac priory of St Pancras at Lewes in Sussex. The abbey was one of the pilgrimage centres of medieval England, and one of its richest and most important religious houses, with possessions as far away as Herefordshire and Scotland.

Away from the distractions of town, Mapledurham is an oasis of peace, natural beauty and history which can be an ideal venue for fun corporate events, dreamy weddings or just a good day out.

Highclere Castle is the film location for the hugely successful Downton Abbey TV series, which has recently been nominated for four Golden Globes. Longstanding friend of the Carnarvon family, Julian Fellowes had Highclere Castle in mind as he wrote Downton Abbey. He often commented he wanted a house which spectacularly testified to the confidence and soaring optimism of the Edwardian period.

What makes the tour unique is that it is not simply a behind-the-scenes tour of how the movies were actually made, but provides an inside-the-scenes tour that allows guests to experience the movies and learn secrets that are only told on this studio tour which allows guests to step inside the actual movie sets and experience what the actors experienced. Guests can sit on and touch some of the most popular props from the movies.

Visit Oxfordshire and uncover hidden treasures. From the varied rural landscape of Oxfordshire, excellent for cyclists and walkers, to a cultural getaway in Oxford, the ‘city of dreaming spires’ is steeped in a rich and fascinating history and renowned for its history and heritage. Westgate Oxford is a major shopping centre in Oxford city centre, England, that was extensively remodelled and extended between 2016 & 2017.

Twickenham Stadium is the home of England rugby seating an impressive 82,000 spectators. Easily accessible by road, air, train and foot, Twickenham truly is a stadium for the people with a sporting atmosphere where the most ardent of rugby fans sit happily alongside families and children.

The Wembley Stadium Tour is a Visit England approved Quality Assured Attraction and has welcomed millions of sports fans from all over the world through its doors. Wembley's tours are conducted by experienced, passionate guides and last for 75 minutes allowing you plenty of time for photographs. The tour gives you the chance to relive your greatest moments, and create some new ones, as you go behind-the-scenes at the most famous stadium in the world.

The UoR has been at the forefront of UK higher education for nearly a century. Over the decades they have become innovators and pioneers, pushing academic boundaries and leading social change. They strive to create a stronger, better University, building on their past to create an exceptional future. Their four guiding principles form the foundation of our strategy: a genuine love of learning, creating new knowledge, embracing and celebrating diversity of people and ideas.

A new powerhouse of British film, TV production & innovation. Thirteen fully soundproofed, air conditioned stages are now open now with a further a full 18 stage Creative Media Hub opening in 2024.

A unique Golf Course offering 18 holes set amongst the beautiful Berkshire countryside. Originally within the grounds of Windsor Great Park, the Bearwood Estate has formed part of the hunting grounds for the Kings of England since the 11th century. Whilst the wild bears and boars have long gone, it still forms the natural habitat for magnificent deer and wildlife roaming the grounds.

In the depths of The Enchanted Forest, a secret magical world awaits... Step through a secret doorway into the mythical homeland of Father Christmas- Lapland. Bringing together the scale and detail of film production, with the believability of theatre, we immerse you in our original storytelling world to create family memories that will last a lifetime. Why not make the most of your visit and enjoy an overnight stay at the new luxury 4 Silver Star Crowne Plaza Reading East with free parking.

An award-winning destination for a family day out or overnight stay in the countryside. Rural yet easily accessible. Each season brings a different experience where your children’s imagination can run free. Perfect for children up to 8 years old, spend family time together and make unforgettable memories. There are a whole host of outdoor attractions and exciting events to enjoy.