Borough of Wokingham district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Reading

Reading is a city in Borough of Wokingham district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom, home to about 318,014 people. Within 50 km by road there are 234 places to visit — 75 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens and 26 parks. The must-see places are The Sacred Heart of Jesus (1 km), Mountain of Fire & Miracle Ministries (2 km) and Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading (2 km).

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Reading at a glance

Location
Borough of Wokingham district, Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom
Population
about 318,014
Coordinates
51.4562° N, 0.9711° W
Places within 50 km
234 (234 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Reading

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Reading: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Reading

89 churches within 100 km of Reading. The closest is The Sacred Heart of Jesus (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Reading

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Reading. The closest is Beaumys Castle (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Reading

42 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Reading. The closest is Highwood Local Nature Reserve (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Reading

35 parks within 100 km of Reading. The closest is Whiteknights Park (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Reading

20 museums within 100 km of Reading. The closest is Wallingford Museum (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Reading

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Reading. The closest is Sonning Hill (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Sonning Hill · viewpoint · Borough of Wokingham · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Harcourt Hill · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Pilot Hill · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~43 km · Must-see
  • Coombe Hill · viewpoint · Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Combe Hill · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~45 km · Must-see
  • Shotover Hill · viewpoint · West Berkshire · ~45 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Reading

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 11 km on the road.

  1. Start in Reading
  2. 2 km Mountain of Fire & Miracle Ministries · church, Reading
  3. 1 km Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading · temple, Reading
  4. 2 km Thames Valley Park · park, Borough of Wokingham
  5. 3 km Whiteknights Park · park, Borough of Wokingham
  6. 2 km The Sacred Heart of Jesus · church, Reading
  7. 1 km Back to Reading

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How to reach Reading

    All places near Reading by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Reading by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches7589The Sacred Heart of Jesus (1 km)
    Forts & heritage4260Beaumys Castle (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3642Highwood Local Nature Reserve (5 km)
    Parks2635Whiteknights Park (3 km)
    Museums1220Wallingford Museum (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1319Sonning Hill (6 km)
    Treks1416Oxfordshire Way (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs77Goring Lock (17 km)
    Temples23Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading (2 km)
    Other attractions33Hughenden Manor (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs33Shah Jahan Mosque (41 km)
    Caves11The Hellfire Caves (30 km)

    Reading: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Reading?

    The Sacred Heart of Jesus (church, about 1 km), Mountain of Fire & Miracle Ministries (church, about 2 km), Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading (temple, about 2 km), Whiteknights Park (park, about 3 km), Thames Valley Park (park, about 3 km), Highwood Local Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Reading?

    234 places on Spotwander: 75 churches, 42 forts & heritage, 36 wildlife, forests & gardens, 26 parks, 12 museums.

    Which is the nearest church to Reading?

    The Sacred Heart of Jesus, about 1 km by road; Mountain of Fire & Miracle Ministries (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Reading?

    Beaumys Castle, about 11 km by road; Greys Court (National Trust) (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Reading?

    Highwood Local Nature Reserve, about 5 km by road; Loddon Nature Reserve (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Reading?

    Start in Reading, visit Mountain of Fire & Miracle Ministries, then Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara Reading, then Thames Valley Park, then Whiteknights Park, then The Sacred Heart of Jesus, and drive back — about 11 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Reading?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Reading

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Reading’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.