10 TOP Things to Do in Reading August 2025

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Reading Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Reading has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Reading is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Reading to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Reading Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Reading.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Reading attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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Most fun & popular experiences in Reading

Tours & day trips

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Royal Windsor Afternoon Tour with Admission Ticket to Windsor Castle

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Windsor Castle Admission Tickets

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Sightseeing Southampton Cruise to Windsor Castle

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Number of things to do	34
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia	LEGOLAND® Windsor Adventure Golf Tickets: CA $15
Top 5 things to do	LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Tickets Windsor Castle Admission Tickets Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath Day Guided Tour from London Windsor Castle Half Day Trip from London by Luxury Coach Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Oxford Day Tour with Admission
Half-day tours	Windsor Castle Admission Tickets Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Tour of Windsor – 24 hours LEGOLAND® Windsor Adventure Golf Tickets Royal Windsor Afternoon Tea Bus Tour Basingstoke iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate
With kids	LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Tickets Windsor Castle Admission Tickets Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Bath Day Guided Tour from London Windsor Castle Half Day Trip from London by Luxury Coach Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Oxford Day Tour with Admission

What to do in Reading

Discover the most popular places to visit in Reading

Oracle

4/5(2 reviews)

Tap out a tune on the baby grand piano, watch your kids have fun in the play complex and sample the international cuisine in this urban mall.

Madejski Stadium

4/5(1 review)

Catch an event at Madejski Stadium during your trip to Reading. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the lively festivals in this quaint area.

Wokefield Park Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Burghfield at Wokefield Park Golf Club. Stroll along the riverfront in this quaint area, or check out its top-notch restaurants.

Reading Museum and Town Hall

Marvel at a replica of the Bayeux Tapestry and inspect the artifacts from the Roman town Calleva Atrebatum in this enchanting structure.

Basildon Park

After visiting Basildon Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Reading. Amble around this relaxing area's riverfront, or seek out the golf courses.

Reading Abbey Ruins

Gaze up at the surviving arches, windows and stone walls of a 12th-century abbey in the heart of rolling green parkland.

University of Reading

5/5(3 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Reading, during your trip to Reading. Amble around this quaint area's riverfront or experience its lively festivals.

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Though Royal Berkshire Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Reading while you are here.

Shinfield Studios

Enjoy an outing to Shinfield Studios during your stay in Shinfield.

Explore areas of Reading

Kennet & Avon Canal featuring a river or creek and a bridge

Reading City Centre

4/5(11 area reviews)

Reading City Centre is popular for its lively bars, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Reading Museum and Town Hall or Oracle.

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