Top places to visit in Reading

University is now well underway for students across the UK, and for many it may still feel a little odd until you start to get used to your new surroundings.

The dust may only just be settling on your Fresher’s week or fortnight and you may have had very little time to explore your new home. So, we have put together the latest in a series of student guides aimed at helping you get to know a range of academic towns and cities across the country.

This feature explores all the best places to visit in Reading, Berkshire’s county town and home to some of best attractions in the south of England. Follow this and you will quickly get to know your surrounding area.

The obvious: Reading Festival

Let’s start with getting the most obvious of Reading attractions out of the way. Reading Festival is the event that comes to mind when you ask anyone about the area a