Best Things To Do & Days Out In Reading, Berkshire

Discover 1,000 years of history at the family friendly Reading Museum, where you can follow the journey of the town from its Saxon beginnings to the present day. Spread over two sites and 12 galleries the past is brought to life via art, natural history, archeology and much more.

Home to the fourth largest collection of Greek ceramics in Britain, The Ure Museum of Greek Archeology has over 2,000 objects. Wander through ancient Greece and get your own traditional clay pot made.

Take the opportunity to get to know the town during Reading family days out via The Reading Mystery Treasure Trail. Download the map for this self-guided tour and embark on your own mini family adventure to solve the puzzles and crack the clues as you make your way round this two-mile circular route.

If the children are ready for some action after all that educational fun then take them to Reading Climbing Centre. Suitable for children from aged 5 and up, all equipment is provided to get them climbing like Spiderman! Alternatively get the whole family on the track at the Teamsport Indoor Karting, or have a go at skiing at the Skiplex Indoor Ski Slope.