The Christmas Lights were switched on in Reading on Saturday the 21st of November 2009. The rain did not dampen the festive spirit as the town folk gathered at the Broad Street Mall and The Oracle to witness the switching on of lights. There was a...

Here are some videos of the fireworks show.

It was Guy Fawkes Night on 5th November. It is an annual event that celebrates the downfall of the Gunpowder Plot of 5 November 1605. Way back in 1605 a group of Catholic conspirators tried to burn down the Houses of Parliament in London. The plot was...

Palmer Park is a 50 acre public park located near the Cemetry Junction in Reading. In 1889, the park was given to the town by the Palmer family. The Palmers were the owners of the Huntley and Palmers biscuit factories. The park has a statue of George...

The best place to shop in Reading is undoubtedly the Oracle. Located in the city centre the Oracle houses international brands like Karen Miller, Reiss, Ben Sherman and Hobbs to name a few. It is also home to major departmental stores like the House...