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Things to do in Reading

Reading has 177 places to visit mapped in and around the town, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and swimming pools. It sits in Berkshire, South East, and this page is the starting point for finding a family day out nearby.

Of these, 166 are free to visit, 11 are indoor options for a wet day, 166 are outdoors, 75 are geared towards younger children and 2 welcome dogs. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Better-known places near Reading include Thames Lido, Willink Leisure Centre, David Lloyd, Colleton Swimming Pool and The Abyss, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

Happy to travel a little further? Slough and Windsor are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Reading

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Bearwood Park. Mobile Home Park and FBC MUGA.
    101 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Emmer Green recreation ground and East Reading Adventure Playground.
    64 places
  3. 03
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Thames Lido and Willink Leisure Centre.
    5 places
  4. 04
    Bowling Alleys
    Ten-pin lanes and arcade games — including Wokingham Superbowl and Spinners.
    3 places
  5. 05
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including The Mad House Play and Party World and Pirates Landing.
    2 places
  6. 06
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including Urban Fun.
    1 place

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Reading?

This guide maps 177 places to visit in and around Reading. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Reading?

Recognisable names near Reading include Thames Lido, Willink Leisure Centre, David Lloyd and Colleton Swimming Pool. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Reading?

166 of the places listed for Reading are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Reading on a rainy day?

11 indoor options are recorded near Reading — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Reading kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.