10 Tours in Reading That You Shouldn't Miss

A hot air balloon trip over Woolhampton will carry you over the region lying south of Reading and towards Basingstoke. With views of Douai Abbey and Englefield Estate, whichever direction your balloon basket majestically drifts, you can be sure to be delighted with stunning scenery to surprise and inspire.

PLEASE DO NOT TURN UP BEFORE BOOKING WITH ME BY PHONE OR E-Mail FIRST. Whether visiting Reading UK, recently moved to the area or lived here all your life, my easy guided walking tours explain about its beginning, Rivers/Canal, Stories, re-opened Abbey history, Forbury gardens, Reading Gaol, Glorious Revolution of 1688, WW2 Air Raid, The 5 B’s inc. what was the world’s biggest biscuit factory, Shopping & Restaurants etc. Suitable for adults & children (those aged over 5 can have a Free Quiz for 5-10 & 10-15 year olds ). I can normally conduct walkabouts on most Tuesdays, Thursday & some Saturday or Sunday mornings. Other days & times maybe available, providing that I am free on that day & you give me enough notice. Start time is normally 10am. Customised walks can often be arranged. 2nd Walkabout added - covers Reading's proud Theatre, Cinema, Religious & Retail heritage, plus Thames River & Caversham. In 2018 2 special Famous/Not-so-Famous Women of Reading Walkabouts have been add.

CJM Ski & Wake offers coaching and fun lessons in Waterskiing, Wakeboarding & WakeSurfing to all ages and abilities, from grassroots beginners to international competitors. Head coach Chris Mullins is a UKCC Level 3 Waterski & Wakeboard Coach & has over 10 years experience managing Ski Schools & coaching. So whether you are looking to try a new water sport, perfect your technique, learn a new trick, improve on your personal best or even become a boat driver or qualified coach CJM Ski & Wake can help you achieve your goal. We are situated outside Caversham, Reading . We offer some of the best facilities in the area, the club has a full slalom course, the latest competition-standard boats and our sole aim to encourage all forms of 'behind the boat' water sports fun! We also offer a fully Stock Ski & Wake Pro Shop including Hardware, Wetsuits & Clothing for all you Ski & Wake needs. Call us now to start a great Summer on the water! Please see below for feedback from Customers..

Taxi Transfer is offering premium executive taxi services with a fleet of luxury cars. Our premium class transport services are available for airport transfers, social events, sport and business meetings.

SUPERA it's a stand-Up paddleboard (SUP) provider of SUP classes, boards rental, and SUP community. | SUPERA was created to make paddleboarding accessible to everyone in the community and to unite existing SUP passionates. We hope to re-kindle the spark for life with a sense of curiosity, adventure, and a good time. Throughout the year, we have prepared a variety of events and activities with the hope you will easily find something for yourself. From group SUP Classes to 1-2-1 SUP Sessions tailored to your needs, as well as, rental of one or more paddleboard sets so you can go on your own adventure to a fast-growing SUP Community with a range of events where you can connect with like-minded people! Follow @itsSUPera on Instagram or Facebook to stay up to date!

Enjoy a short break messing about on the river and explore the River Thames at your own pace in a spacious widebeam boat or a narrow boat. Full tuition is provided at the start of your hire so that you are happy and confident in driving the boat .Generous space both outside on bow and stern decks and inside includng: a galley, WC and shower and living room, offers everything you need to enjoy a self drive holiday on the river. Dogs are welcome. Pick up and return is from our base in Caversham. Car Parking is available on site. For longer stays on the river, why not hire one of our bigger widebeam boats and spend a weekend or longer, cruising at your own pace down to Windsor or up to Oxford. Full tuition & life jacket hire is provided. We are British Marine Federation accredited QAB Status and are an RYA training centre offering the Inland waterways Helmsman course. Online booking available or just give us a call if you'd like to find out more.

We are based at the heart of the Upper Thames in Caversham and cruise through some of the most stunning reaches of the Thames from Henley and Sonning up to Goring and Streatley. We operate regular scheduled river trips at weekends from Easter through to the end of September with a limited service operating during the Autumn. Private Charter is available all year through. Our boats are a completely private environment, ideal for business gatherings, corporate entertainment, birthday parties or an end of year celebration.

Berkshire 4x4 has been established since 2001 and offer off road driving experiences, off road driver training and segways for the individual, groups and corporates. Visit our website for full details and information.

Multi Activity Centre offering Jet Bike and Dirt Buggy Hire + we have one of the largest water Inflatable Aqua Parks in the World!! We also offer membership for jet bike owners + storage. Wetsuits are available to hire onsite and watershoes to purchase. For the dirt buggies "dirt packs" (disposable paper overalls and gloves) are available to purchase for £6 per set. Bookings available online for all activities and payable via card to confirm the booking. Open 6 days per week (closed Tuesday) Membership from April - end October and Hire from May - end September. Based just 5 minutes off junction 11 of the M4 we offer hot and cold food, drinks and snacks from either vending machines, outside snack shack or inside the clubhouse (upstairs) in our Bar & Grill. Open daily from 11-5pm for childrens parties and for the general public. Also in the evenings for Private Hire from 7pm-2am. We also have two car parks (one for jet bike members) and the second for general visitors (free).

Come aboard The Fat Swan and enjoy a decadent boat cruise. We are a grand party boat that is a great venue for hosting an array of special events to be celebrated on the Thames. The Fat Swan is decked out with luxurious fixtures and fittings and she is ideal for those looking to celebrate in styleSUPPER CRUISES EITHER GET A GROUP PARTY TOGETHER OR BOOK INDIVIDUALLY. Relax aboard The Fat Swan on a three hour evening supper cruise. The experience of cruising on the Upper Thames and enjoying some of the finest local restaurants food.This is a must for every one. Sit back and enjoy an evening on the river, drink a glass of your favourite beverage and watch the world float past. Pick up is in Caversham around 7 pm and you are dropped back around 10 pm. We offer Indian, Chinese, Thai and Fish and Chips - all the meals are supplied from Reading's leading restaurants.