Many London friends always complain that they don't know where to go at the weekend, and don't want to get up early and don't want to go far away, then my suggestion is to consider a day trip to Reading!

Reading is a small town in Berkshire, an hour's drive west of central London. As early as the 8th century, Reading was already an important medieval trading and ecclesiastical centre and an ideal base from which to explore the wider Thames Valley. When I was in London, I went to Reading on a free day at the weekend, and here I share my day tour guide (non-Special Forces version) with you:

Transportation:

There are two ways to travel to Reading from London, one is to take the London Underground Elizabeth Line directly to Reading, and the other is the traditional train travel. Both are recommended to leave from Paddington train station, the difference is that the Elizabeth Line takes about an hour and the train only takes half an hour, so the train is perfect for families who don't want to waste too much time on the road. Arrive at Paddington train station around 11.30am. The train journey takes no more than half an hour, reaching Reading around 12:00 noon.

Food Recommendation:

We went to eat in a Japanese restaurant, the taste is already very good in the UK, and it is very close to the train station, which is recommended to friends.

Store name: Osaka
📍 Address: Unit R16, Riverside Mall Level, Reading, RG1 2AG
⏰ Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 11:00-22:00, Friday and Saturday 11:00-22:30, Sunday 11:00-21:30
💰 £20-30 💷


Recommended attractions:

Reading Museum
📍Blagrave St, Reading, RG1 1QH
⏰ Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 10:00-16:00, Saturday 10:00-17:00, closed Sunday and Monday.
Yesterday, I passed Reading to visit the Reading Museum, where the Bayeux Tapestry (Bayeux Tapestry), which is 70 meters long and divided into 13 chapters, records the legendary story of the Norman conquest of England. Although it is called a tapestry, it is actually a kind of embroidery; Although it is one of the most famous medieval works of art in the world, compared with Chinese embroidery, it is really a big difference.


Abbey Ruins
📍 Address: Abbot's Walk, Reading, RG1 3HW
⏰ : Monday to Sunday 8:00-18:00
Another place to visit in Reading town Centre is the ruins of Reading Abbey, a Grade I listed building. This is a large abandoned monastery. It was founded by Henry I in 1121. At its peak, the Abbey was one of the largest royal monasteries in Europe and made Reading known as an important religious centre in Western Europe. Henry I was buried there.

In 1538, during the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII, most of them were destroyed. The last abbot was then tried, found guilty of treason, and hanged and quartered in front of the Abbey church. Since then, the monastery buildings have been looted, and many of the monastery's decorative glass and decorative stones have been diverted for other purposes.

An ancient object, a historic site, today there are more experiences to understand history, feel culture and witness the years...

Green Flag Award winning campus for 13 consecutive years, really beautiful! Here is not only picturesque, there are all kinds of lovely animals to accompany oh! A family of Egyptian geese walks leisurely by the lake, and swans rest by the lake. If you're lucky, you'll encounter Ziggy, the famous cat with an Instagram account.

The most surprising thing is the gorgeous rainbow after the rain, like a special gift from nature, who can refrain from taking a few Dally for good luck! I hope the next homework exam all distinction, if lucky, can also see the aurora in the night sky on campus, beautiful like a dream, super romantic experience!