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We continue our odyssey of WL locations with a focus on Reading<\/u><\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

Sitting at the confluence of the Rivers Thames and Kennet, this Berkshire town is packed with shopping centres<\/u><\/em><\/a>, bars, restaurants and entertainment. It\u2019s home to the famous Reading Festival and birthplace of Hollywood royalty Kate Winslet, comedian Ricky Gervais, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Chris Tarrant, to name a few.<\/p>\n

Just 25 minutes on the train from London Paddington, WL Reading is a perfect hub to visit \u2013 set in the calm of a shire with the cosmopolitan buzz of an aspiring city.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s not all work, work, work. Here are some top ideas of where to swill, refill and chill\u2026<\/p>\n

EAT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reading is blessed with a growing independent food and drink scene, a fine example of which is the hugely popular Blue Collar<\/u><\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0street food market. The brainchild of Work.Life Reading member Glen Dinning, this vibrant food fest pitches up every Wednesday 10am-4pm in Market Place Square, satisfying veggies, vegans and dedicated carnivores with its eclectic international offering.<\/p>\n

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Picnic<\/u><\/a><\/em>\u2019s<\/strong> plethora of homemade cakes is a masterclass in creativity. It goes beyond the expected flapjacks or hipster past\u00e9is de nata. We\u2019re talking lemon and mascarpone cheesecake, raspberry and blackberry cake with tangy lime drizzle, Cinnabon cake, and vegan cranberry and cashew balls, to drool<\/span> name a few. Savoury fans also won\u2019t be disappointed with their fresh, wholesome, superfood-packed salads, sausage rolls, soups and handmade sandwiches on organic bread.<\/p>\n

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Reading\u2019s first caf\u00e9 to serve up exclusively gluten-free food, from sandwiches and wraps to salads, quiche and cake, Nibsy\u2019s<\/u><\/em><\/a> <\/strong>has been on the scene for a healthy four years. Proprietor Naomi Lowe also offers many dairy-free, refined sugar-free and veggie or vegan options.<\/p>\n

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DRINK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Serving original, carefully curated cocktails (and a killer rum list), Milk<\/u><\/strong><\/a> is tucked away off the high street in probably the coolest first floor of anything you\u2019ve ever seen. They also run monthly comedy nights featuring rising stars, and host DJs including one who keeps the joy of vinyl alive.<\/p>\n

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The legendary Purple Turtle<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/strong> bar is hard to define, channelling tiki beach bar, 50s diner, goth and rock, Moroccan influences and 70s living room in its d\u00e9cor. But what is clear is its friendly atmosphere, a stalwart venue for gigs, and an ideal, spacey gathering place for those post-work dos.<\/p>\n

Real ale fans won\u2019t be left out in a trip to Reading too. The Nag\u2019s Head<\/u><\/a><\/em><\/strong> is a CAMRA award-winning pub a brisk 10-minute walk from the WL office. Closer to our hot desks is The Allied Arms, a go-to town centre boozer with an impressive urban garden. And BrewDog<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/strong> has also landed in nearby Castle Street, keeping craft beer and chicken wing aficionados in hot sauce and suds.<\/p>\n

EXPLORE<\/strong><\/p>\n

After the completion of considerable conservation work to its remains, Reading\u2019s 900-year-old Abbey Ruins<\/u><\/em><\/a><\/strong> reopened this year. Family events, talks, tours and workshops are underway in their programme of events. But taking time out just wandering through this evocative location is experience enough. It\u2019s also a wonderful location to eat your lunch and is mere steps away from Work.Life Reading<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A leaf\u2019s blow from the ruins is the popular Forbury Gardens<\/strong>. Enjoy musicians in the bandstand, food festivals, grab an ice-cream at the kiosk or just sunbathe in view of the famous Maiwand Lion statue.<\/p>\n

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A trip to Reading is also a perfect opportunity for kicking back by the River Thames<\/strong> with something refreshing \u2013 or using your lunch hour for an invigorating jog into the countryside. Feeling adventurous? Take a stroll along the Thames to South Oxfordshire where you can try star-spotting George Clooney in Sonning-on-Thames.<\/p>\n

EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Need some inspiration? Reading Museum<\/u><\/em><\/strong>\u2019s<\/em><\/a> nearly half a million accessioned objects of art, archaeology, natural and social history and world cultures should help you clear some headspace. You can snap up some local crafts from its shop too. Oh, and the museum also has a copy of the Bayeux Tapestry, all 70 embroidered metres of it.<\/p>\n

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Not ready to go home after a productive day in Work.Life? Theatre, music and comedy are at your command at The Hexagon<\/strong><\/em><\/a> performance venue, Reading Concert Hall<\/strong><\/em><\/a> and fringe hub South Street<\/strong><\/em><\/a>. Big names and emerging talent are on the bill so why not take in a show<\/u><\/a><\/em> to re-energise?<\/p>\n

Why not see what WL Reading has to offer and book a tour<\/u><\/em><\/a> here. If the town\u2019s good enough for Ricky and Kate\u2026<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve been looking for a shared workspace in Reading<\/a>, you might want to check out our coworking office space in Reading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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