Reading is a major commercial town in the county of Berkshire. It is situated where the River Kennet merges with the River Thames. Reading is ranked as one of the UK’s top 10 shopping destinations. Reading is surrounded by Berkshire’s golden fields and rolling countryside. Cheap car hire in Reading is the ideal means of exploring Berkshire.

Renowned artists perform at Reading’s annual music festival. Noteworthy sights in Reading are the Town Hall and the ruins of a 12th century abbey. The Town Hall is a majestic Gothic structure with a clock tower. A more recent structure is the Oracle Complex, which is a state-of-the-art shopping centre.

Reading features several museums. The Town Hall contains Reading Museum. Reading Museum has several permanent displays including Roman artifacts recovered from Calleva Atrebatum. There are several other museums in the town. Reading’s budget car rental vehicles are supplied by local and national firms. Internet car rental sites often have better rates on cheap car hire in Reading.

Many of Reading’s shops are located in the region of Broad Street or in the Oracle Complex. Leading UK department stores and high street names have branches in Reading. There are countless smaller independent shops in these places and also scattered through the town. Reading offers a varied choice of cafés and restaurants. Friar Street houses many of Reading’s most popular pubs.

Reading is beside the M4 motorway, midway between London and Swindon. Reading is a good base for visiting local attractions such as Mapledurham House and Watermill. Reading has direct rail connections to Slough, London and the West Country. Thames cruises give alternate views of Reading and provide a leisurely afternoon’s entertainment.