Things to do in Reading, England: The Best Nature & Parks

June 22, 2021 Velvet Mowry

Discover the best top things to do in Reading, United Kingdom including Green Park Fishing Lake, Kennet & Avon Canal, Caversham Court Gardens, Harris Garden, Wellington Country Park, Forbury Gardens, Whiteknights Lake, Waterloo Meadows, Beale Park, The Herb Farm.
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1. Green Park Fishing Lake

Fishing Lake 100 Longwater Avenue Longwater Lake, Green Park, Reading RG2 6GP England +44 118 945 0003 [email protected] http://www.greenpark.co.uk/amenities-events/leisure
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Green Park Fishing Lake

2. Kennet & Avon Canal

Reading England +44 1488 658886 [email protected] http://www.katrust.org/
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4.5 based on 305 reviews

Kennet & Avon Canal

Reviewed By RosyU - Colombo, Sri Lanka

I have had peaceful walks along the canal. It is really nice to have such a view in the town area. very quiet and peaceful.

3. Caversham Court Gardens

Caversham Court Church Road, Reading RG4 7AD England +44 118 947 8930 http://home.fccg.org.uk
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4.5 based on 128 reviews

Caversham Court Gardens

Reviewed By A3303XQpaulh - Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Victorian park that has been looked after well. Clàssic clues of its Victorian look huge gates , stone pillars and iron gates. Green metal benches, bandstand, cafe and toilets . Staff friendly and welcoming and knowledgeable and hard working. Play areas , statues and lots of walks.

4. Harris Garden

Whiteknights House 216 Pepper Ln Earley, Reading RG6 6UR England +44 118 926 2337 [email protected] http://www.friendsoftheharrisgarden.org.uk
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Harris Garden

Reviewed By RosyU - Colombo, Sri Lanka

You can admire the beauty of the garden in any season. You can have a picnic and have a peaceful walk admiring nature.

5. Wellington Country Park

Odiham Road Riseley, Reading RG7 1SP England +44 118 932 6444 [email protected] http://www.wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk/
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4.0 based on 615 reviews

Wellington Country Park

Welcome to Wellington, where memories are made. Follow your outdoor imagination and begin a safe adventure with us. Wellington Country Park offers an open air, fun-filled venue for children up to the age of 8 years old. Visit our website for full details.

Reviewed By ElsTraveller - Reading, United Kingdom

I’ve been coming to WCP for the last 6 years and genuinely think it is the best attraction in our area (we live in Reading). The park has a variety of playgrounds to suit different ages. We always enjoy feeding the animals at the farm (especially the crazy goats) and my kids go nuts in the sand and water play area. On our last visit (Thursday 15 April) we stayed the whole day in the park and managed to do about everything (kids are 4 and 6). The park is spotless and well maintained. I love how they’ve made new additions and improvements throughout the years and I always appreciate how the train ride is decorated differently depending on the theme (Easter, Halloween, ...) The picnic selection at the restaurants is good. The hot food not so much. Prices are very reasonable. Staff throughout the park is friendly. Covid-19 remarks - regular cleaning is being done. The train is wiped down after every (yes every!) ride. The jumping pillow was disinfected entirely before first use of the day. - hand sanitising stations were fully stocked - there are 2 food outlets and an ice cream Outlet in the park and I didn’t see big queues at any of them - social distancing was acceptable. Some people get it, some people don’t. The park is doing what they can. I felt safe during our time there. - we booked for 9:30 and walked in without having to queue Wonderful place and fantastic management. Highly recommend.

6. Forbury Gardens

Between the Forbury and the Forbury Road, Reading England http://www.reading.gov.uk/article/7062/Forbury-Gardens
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4.0 based on 340 reviews

Forbury Gardens

Reviewed By judi423 - Southampton, United Kingdom

These are really pleasant, well kept gardens not far from the centre of the city. During the summer there seem to be quite a few 'events', so regularly there is something to see and do apart from being a nice place to sit when the weather is fine!

7. Whiteknights Lake

Whiteknights Road, Reading England
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Whiteknights Lake

8. Waterloo Meadows

Access via Elgar Road, Elgar Road South and Rose Kiln Lane, Reading England
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4.0 based on 3 reviews

Waterloo Meadows

9. Beale Park

Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NW England +44 118 976 7480 [email protected] http://www.bealepark.org.uk
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4.0 based on 1,053 reviews

Beale Park

Beale Wildlife Park was founded in 1956 by Gilbert Beale who created the Child Beale Trust, a charitable organisation, dedicated to the care and conservation of rare and endangered mammals and birds. The Park is a great place to be with fun, adventure, gardens, amazing animals and birds and play areas for all ages - there's even a paddling pool and narrow gauge train! There is free parking on site and lots going on in the wider park too - visit our website for details.

Reviewed By rachellane2018 - London, United Kingdom

Love this place, new additions now including an alligator and lynx and as always the variety of birds are amazing. The staff were very friendly and obviously happy to be open again, lots of information given about the animals. Quirky japanese garden with an amazing array of paraphernalia to look at. Huge queue for cafe but found an ice cream/coffee shop by the lake instead. It was nice to see the train running again and lots of famillies enjoying themselves. Thoroughly recommended !

10. The Herb Farm

Herb Farm Peppard Road Sonning Common, Reading RG4 9NJ England +44 118 972 4220 [email protected] http://www.herbfarm.co.uk/
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4.0 based on 187 reviews

The Herb Farm

Situated close to Sonning Common, The Herb Farm offers a large plant nursery, display gardens, and The Saxon Maze. The Barn Shop stocks many food items and gifts, with something for everyone.

Reviewed By calliefontain - Reading, United Kingdom

It’s a lovely place to browse indoor and out. There’s something for every one. Great meeting place for a catch up with friends or business meeting. The staff always greet me with a smile and a friendly welcome.

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