Spoken versionLeisure and Culture
There's a whole range of cultural and leisure activities available in the Reading area. Reading hosts many cultural and music festivals including the major international festival, Reading Festival, along with Reading's own Children's Festival.
This section contains information on some of these pursuits such as fishing and walking and has links to Reading Arts, Libraries, Sports venues and Museum websites. You can also find information here on the history of Reading and how to apply for the Council's Your Reading Passport scheme which means residents can claim discount on council-run leisure facilities and events.
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What's On Around Reading | Events in and near Reading |
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Forbury Band Concert Season | Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the beautiful Forbury Gardens |
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National Year of Reading | The National Year of Reading (NYR) is a year-long celebration of reading, in all its forms. It aims to help build a greater national passion for reading in England – for children, families and adult learners alike. |
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Reading Youth Cabinet | Reading Youth Cabinet Information |
Reading Borough Council Links
The websites below are administered by Reading Borough Council and provide further information on services.
| Link | Description |
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| Reading Arts and Venues | Details of events and shows at venues around Reading, including The Hexagon, The Concert Hall and South Street |
| Reading Museum | Reading Museum Service |
| Reading Libraries | Find your nearest library and search their extensive catalogue |
| Berkshire Record Office | Established in 1948 to locate and preserve records relating to Berkshire and its people |
| Reading Tourism Website | Information for local people and visitors to Reading, including details of where to stay and ideas for things to do |
| Sport Reading Partnership | The Sport Reading Partnership promote and deliver sport and physical activity for all sectors of the Reading community, including: Healthy Workplace Challenge, StreetGames, Walk Your Way to Health Scheme, GP Exercise Referral Scheme, Sports Unlimited, and much more. |
External Links
Reading Borough Council does not necessarily endorse or recommend any of the links or services below. Please note: when you follow these links you will leave this site.
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| Reading Fringe Festival | More details on Reading Fringe Festival which takes place every July. |
| Reading Festival | More details about the Reading Festival which takes place every August in Reading |