LOCAL AREA GUIDE

READING, CONTENTS

Live Local 4–5 Parks & Days Out 6–7 Eating Out 8–9 Health & Fitness 10–11 Sports & Leisure 12–13 Retail Therapy 14–15 Arts & Culture 16–17 Education 18–19 Better Connected 20–21 Within Reach 22 Doctors & Hospitals 23 WELCOME TO GREEN VILLAGE

A new lakeside village of New inspired houses and apartments in Reading, Berkshire, Green Park Village offers the chance to become part of a thriving new community.

If you enjoy dining out there is a wide selection of bars, restaurants and cafés nearby. Green Park Village is also within easy reach of a good selection of entertainment and shopping amenities.

Within this guide we uncover some of the best places to eat, drink, shop, live and explore, all within close proximity of Green Park Village. LIVE LOCAL

At Green Park Village enjoy effortless living with all the facilities that a local neighbourhood needs. In addition to a new primary school, community hall and market square, you can enjoy leisure, retail and restaurant facilities at the nearby Green Park business centre.

LAKES TRIM TRAILS The lake at Green Park Village is a beautiful A fantastic way to keep fit outdoors, with exercise setting for your life outdoors with play and equipment at 100 Longwater Avenue and Brook picnic areas and viewing platforms. In addition, Drive opposite Regus and CGI. Longwater Lake at Green Park also offers rowing and fishing opportunities. Permission will be CYCLING required from the business centre. There are plenty of opportunities for cycling Tel: 0118 945 0000 and Green Park is located on National Route 23. ReadyBike offers bike rental with docking stations OPEN SPACES across Reading and at Green Park. Set in 60 acres, Green Park Village offers beautiful landscaped open spaces with designated nature MULTI-SPORTS COURT and leisure paths. Continue to Green Park with The court can be booked for tennis, football, 195 acres of landscaped parkland to explore. netball and basketball, and is available to occupiers of Green Park and members of the Nuffield Health Club.

4 THE NUFFIELD HEALTH WHSMITH EXPRESS & FITNESS CLUB Providing a broad range of magazines, books, State-of-the-art facilities for everyone including a stationery, confectionery, drinks and food. The 20 metre swimming pool, gymnasium, health and store offers a number of convenient services such beauty spa, exercise classes and lounge bar. as lottery, dry cleaning, a free to use ATM, Costa Coffee and e-top up. 240 South Oak Way, Lime Square, Green Park, Reading RG2 6UL Lime Square, 220 South Oak Way, Tel: 0118 321 9745 Reading RG2 6UP www.nuffieldhealth.com/gyms/reading ASDA CLICK AND COLLECT BYTE CAFÉ A convenient facility which will allow you to order Start the day with morning coffee and drop food, clothing or general merchandise products back in for a light lunch, a selection of snack, online and have it delivered to the unit at Green Park. tea and coffee options. Lime Square, 220 South Oak Way, 100 Longwater Avenue, Green Park, Reading RG2 6UG Reading RG2 6GP www.storelocator.asda.com/store/green-park- Tel: 0118 945 0000 click-and-collect-collection-point www.greenpark.co.uk/amenities-events/eating-out MAD HOUSE SOFT PLAY WOLF ITALIAN STREET FOOD & PARTY WORLD Serving piada (an Italian wrap), pasta, fabulous The Mad House is fantastic children’s play and pizza, luscious salads and Italian breads to cater party facility at Green Park. Offering great fun, for a health-conscious consumer who doesn’t great food, great service and great value in a compromise on taste. comfortable parent and child friendly Lime Square, 250 South Oak Way, Green Park, air-conditioned environment. Reading RG2 6UG 240 South Oak Way, Lime Square Green Park, Tel: 0118 986 8892 Reading RG2 6UL www.wolfstreetfood.com Tel: 0118 975 5455 www.themadhousereading.co.uk ZEST CHILDBASE DAY NURSERY With such a diverse array of cultures and customs, Zest have been able to bring together Providing day care facilities for up to 120 children various cuisines to craft a truly modern British in 6 playrooms, each complete with sensory and brasserie menu, including locally sourced, designated sleeping areas. Core opening hours sustainable produce. are between 7.30am and 6.30pm, 52 weeks a year Lime Square, 220 South Oak Way, Green Park, (except public holidays). Reading RG2 6UP Tel: 0118 987 3702 200 South Oak Way, Green Park, www.zestatlimesquare.co.uk Reading RG2 6UQ Tel: 0118 931 3115 www.childbasepartnership.com

5 PARKS & DAYS OUT

Beyond the magnificent 60 acre grounds of Green Park Village, Reading offers a huge variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy. From beautiful farm parks to adventure play areas, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to the perfect day out.

6 BEALE PARK WELLINGTON COUNTRY PARK Beale Park’s the place to be with fun, adventure, The Park consists of 350 acres of woodland with animals, gardens, play and activities on the banks several nature trails, a lake, play areas, miniature of the picturesque River . A great day out railway, animal farm and crazy golf. for all ages near Pangbourne in Berkshire. Odiham Road, Riseley RG7 1SP Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NW Tel: 0118 932 6444 Tel: 0844 826 1761 www.wellington-country-park.co.uk www.bealepark.co.uk BUCKLEBURY FARM PARK This 74 acre site includes a host of attractions Popular with families and the town’s business folk including a deer park, farm animals, go kart track, wishing to enjoy lunch in the open air, Forbury indoor play, tractor rides and café & tea room. Gardens is home to the famous Maiwand Lion Bucklebury, Reading RG7 6RR statue and offers music during the summer Tel: 0118 971 4002 from the bandstand. www.buckleburyfarmpark.co.uk Abbot’s Walk, Reading RG1 3HW

BASILDON PARK Set in 400 acres of historic parkland, this magnificent 18th century Georgian mansion was lovingly restored by Lord and Lady Iliffe in the 1950’s and features fine paintings, fabrics and furniture. Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NR Tel: 0118 984 3040 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/basildon-park

7 EATING OUT

From café’s and street food to contemporary fine dining, there’s a wide variety of local restaurants catering for every occasion.

BROWNS BAR STREET JAMIE’S ITALIAN & BRASSERIE BRASSERIE Rustic, simple Italian dishes Soak up the atmosphere at Situated next to the river using local and seasonal Browns where you can relax Kennet in the heart of Reading, ingredients. Fresh pasta and the and enjoy one of their classic the London Street Brasserie has most beautiful anti-pasti are on dishes and a legendary won both critical acclaim and offer every day along with the Browns cocktail. Michelin recognition. Serving impressive Italian wine list. The Oracle Centre, local produce to the highest Unit 1 Riverside Level, Reading RG1 2AG standards this restaurant is The Oracle Centre, Tel: 0118 950 3137 definitely worth a visit. Reading RG1 2AG www.browns-restaurants.co.uk Riverside Oracle, 2-4 London Tel: 0118 907 0808 Street, Reading RG1 4PN www.jamieoliver.com FORBURY’S Tel: 0118 950 5036 RESTAURANT www.londonstbrasserie.co.uk L’ORTOLAN Forbury’s aims to provide MYA LACARTE A Michelin starred restaurant, an affordable and fun serving modern French cuisine. dining experience, serving A British produce restaurant This hidden gem offers superb simple French/Modern British sourcing all the main ingredients food at affordable prices. cuisine. It has received good from around the UK, Mya Lacarte Lane, , reviews from Michelin, won Restaurant of the Year at Reading RG2 9BY the AA and Hardens. the Reading Retail awards 2015. Tel: 0118 988 8500 1 Forbury Square, Reading RG1 3BB 5 Prospect Street, , www.lortolan.com Tel: 0118 957 4044 Reading RG4 8JB www.forburys.co.uk Tel: 0118 946 3400 www.myalacarte.co.uk

8 THE BRASSERIE AT WAGAMAMA CARLUCCIO’S THE MALMAISON Wagamama serves pan Asian Contemporary, white-walled Dishes prepared with a genuine food in the style of a modern Italian cafe-deli, with pastas, passion for the local food heroes Japanese Ramen bar. handmade focaccia of Berkshire. The 60 seater Riverside Level, The Oracle and a kids’ menu. Brasserie is a uber stylish, low-lit Centre, Reading RG1 2AG Forbury Square, dining den of exposed industrial Tel: 0118 951 1599 Reading RG1 3EY ceiling void and brick work. www.wagamama.com Tel: 0118 958 3095 18-20 Station Road, www.carluccios.com Reading RG1 1JX MIAH’S Tel: 0118 334 1331 www.malmaison.com Choose from the contemporary menu, with many dishes unique to Miah’s, or from the traditions menu. Either way you can be assured of quality Indian food and first class service. 130-134 Wokingham Road, Reading RG6 1JL Tel: 0118 966 7979 www.miahs.co.uk

9 HEALTH & FITNESS

Relax and unwind by taking time out in one of the many local spas. Choose from both family oriented complexes and exclusive retreats, offering a range of indulgent treatments, therapies and cutting edge facilities.

10 THE NUFFIELD HILTON HOTEL AYURVEDA RETREAT HEALTH & Located just 2 miles from Green Ayurveda Healthcare & Spa. FITNESS CLUB Park Village, the Hilton Hotel Ayurveda is one of the oldest State-of-the-art facilities for also includes a spa offering a systems of natural health care, everyone including a 20 metre range of treatments, a fitness originating in the ancient swimming pool, gymnasium, room and swimming pool. traditions of India. health and beauty spa, exercise Drake Way, Reading RG2 0GQ 32 Friar Street, classes and lounge bar. Tel: 0118 916 9000 Reading RG1 1DX 240 South Oak Way, Lime www.hilton.com Tel: 0118 958 8190 Square, Green Park, Reading www.ayurveda-retreat.co.uk RG2 6UL NIRVANA SPA RIVERMEAD Tel: 0118 321 9745 Relax, indulge and revive at the www.nuffieldhealth.com/ luxurious Nirvana Spa. Facilities LEISURE COMPLEX gyms/reading include pure, spring-fed pools, Facilities include lagoon pool an award winning hydro spa, with flume, underwater lighting, celestial floatation, thermal wave machine and music, MILLENNIUM suite and spa cuisine. MADEJSKI HOTEL a baby pool, sports hall, squash Mole Road, Wokingham & badminton courts, health Located close to Green Park, RG41 5DJ suite, crèche, café and bar. this modern hotel offers leisure Tel: 0118 989 7500 Richfield Avenue, and spa facilities, including a www.nirvanaspa.co.uk Reading RG1 8EQ swimming pool, spa bath, gym Tel: 0118 901 5000 and a wide range of therapies www.better.org.uk/venues/ and treatments. rivermead-leisure-complex , Junction 11, M4, Reading RG2 0FL Tel: 0118 925 3500 www.millenniumhotels.com 11 SPORTS & LEISURE

Choose from a wide range of local sports facilities offering a variety of different activities from jet skiing and sailing to more traditional pastimes such as football and golf.

12 LAGOONA PARK READING READING GOLF CLUB SAILING CLUB Located just a mile from The course has gained a deserved Green Park Village, Lagoona Reading Sailing Club is situated reputation for superb greens Park is a jet ski centre and on a large picturesque lake and top quality presentation. welcomes annual and day adjacent to the river Thames in 17 Kidmore End Road, Emmer members with their families. Sonning near Reading. Dinghy Green, Reading RG4 8SG Hire of equipment is available. sailing is the club’s main activity Tel: 0118 947 2909 Pingewood, Reading RG30 3UH with both beginners and www.readinggolfclub.com Tel: 0118 988 5959 experienced racers making use of the facilities. www.lagoonapark.com READING FC Reading Sailing Club, READING Reading RG4 6SU For football fans the nearby ROWING CLUB www.readingsc.org.uk Madejski Stadium, home to Reading Football Club, is Founded in 1867 and based on PARK within walking distance. a beautiful 7km stretch of the GOLF CLUB Madejski Stadium, Thames, the Club welcomes Reading RG2 0FL everyone from beginners to Tucked away in the peaceful Tel: 0118 968 1100 international athletes, of all ages. and picturesque Berkshire www.readingfc.co.uk The Boathouse, Thames countryside, Wokefield is one of the most scenic golf clubs in Promenade, Richfield Avenue, LONDON IRISH Reading RG1 8DR Reading boasting a 6996 yard www.readingrc.com PGA Championship standard The Madejski Stadium is also course with 18 uniquely where London Irish Rugby Club designed holes. play all their home matches. Goodboys Lane, Mortimer, Madejski Stadium, Reading RG7 3AE Reading RG2 0FL Tel: 0871 222 4828 Tel: 0118 968 1100 www.london-irish.com 13 RETAIL THERAPY

You’ll never be short of places to shop when you live at Green Park Village. As well as big high street names, Reading is also home to a selection of independent boutiques and bustling local markets catering for all tastes and styles

14 THE ORACLE BRUNEL RETAIL PARK Hosting up to 90 retail units, The Oracle Approximately 2 miles from Green Park where Shopping Centre offers a world of fashion, you’ll find Laura Ashley, Dreams, Maplin, Currys, food and entertainment all in one location. Next, Pets at Home, Halfords and Costa Coffee. With top brands and a unique Riverside setting Rose Kiln Lane, Reading RG2 0HS full of delicious restaurants and cafés and a Vue cinema, The Oracle is Reading’s premier WAITROSE shopping and leisure destination. The Oracle Shopping Centre, 51 Church Street, Caversham, Reading RG4 8AY Reading RG1 2AG Tel: 0118 948 2913 Tel: 0118 965 9000 www.waitrose.com www.theoracle.com MORRISONS BROAD STREET MALL Rose Kiln Lane/Basingstoke Road, Located close to the Hexagon Theatre, this Reading RG2 0HB indoor shopping mall offers a range of shops Tel: 0118 931 0356 and cafés, plus a NHS walk in centre. www.morrisons.co.uk Broad Street, Reading RG1 7QE TESCO Tel: 0118 957 6633 Napier Road, Reading RG1 8DF www.broadstreetmall.com Tel: 0345 677 9573 www.tesco.com

15 ARTS & CULTURE

Reading is alive with a rich variety of arts and culture. Whether you enjoy browsing museums, visiting the theatre or spending a summer’s weekend at a world famous music festival, you’ll always find what you’re looking for in Reading.

16 THE HEXAGON THEATRE MUSEUM OF ENGLISH RURAL LIFE The Hexagon is a well established multi purpose venue, in the heart of Reading. Host to an exciting The Museum of English Rural Life houses the programme of events including Rock, Pop, most comprehensive national collection of Comedy, Drama, Classical Music and Dance. objects, books and archives relating to the Queens Walk, Reading RG1 7UA history of food, farming and the countryside. Tel: 0118 960 6060 , Road, www.readingarts.com/thehexagon Reading RG1 5EX Tel: 0118 378 8660 SOUTH STREET ARTS CENTRE www.reading.ac.uk/merl

South Street is an Arts Centre presenting a READING FESTIVAL (YEARLY) diverse range of performing arts from both the professional and community sectors. The The Reading and Festivals are a pair of professional programme attracts the very best annual music festivals that take place in Reading new and established names in fringe theatre, and Leeds simultaneously on the August bank comedy, music, dance and live literature. holiday weekend featuring the hottest new 21 South Street, Reading RG1 4QU bands as well as huge headline acts. Tel: 0118 937 3456 Richfield Avenue, Reading, RG1 8EQ www.readingarts.com/southstreet www.readingfestival.co.uk

READING MUSEUM VUE CINEMA Reading Museum Service offers learning The Oracle Centre, Reading RG1 2AG experiences that are fun and suitable for all the Tel: 0871 224 0240 family. From the serious student to the youngest www.myvue.com child, all levels are catered for. Opportunities are offered for both formal and informal learning including the chance to handle real objects. Visit the website to see what’s on. The Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH Tel: 0118 937 3400 www.readingmuseum.org.uk

17 18 EDUCATION

Primary Schools* Silverdale Road, , Reading RG6 7HS SOUTHCOTE PRIMARY SCHOOL Tel: 0118 926 2467 www.maidenerleghschool.co.uk Silchester Road, Reading RG30 3EJ Tel: 0118 937 5533 www.southcoteprimary.co.uk Boys school rated outstanding by Ofsted WHITLEY PARK PRIMARY Erleigh Road, Reading RG1 5LW AND NURSERY SCHOOL Tel: 0118 901 5600 www.reading-school.co.uk Brixham Road, Reading RG2 7RB Tel: 0118 937 5566 THE SCHOOL CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC 17 Kendrick Road, Reading RG1 5DZ PRIMARY SCHOOL Tel: 0118 987 2256 www.theabbey.co.uk Lulworth Road, Reading RG2 8LX Tel: 0118 901 5434 www.christthekingreading.co.uk One of the leading girls’ grammar GEOFFREY FIELD schools in the country JUNIOR SCHOOL 41 London Road, Reading RG1 5BN Tel: 0118 901 5859 Exbourne Road, Reading RG2 8RH www.kendrick-reading.sch.uk Tel: 0118 937 5473 www.geoffreyfieldinfant.co.uk ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE CROSFIELDS SCHOOL Upper Redlands Road, Reading RG1 5JT Tel: 0118 966 1000 Shinfield Road, Reading RG2 9BL www.sjcr.org.uk Tel: 0118 987 1810 www.crosfields.com University Secondary Schools* UNIVERSITY OF READING JOHN MADEJSKI ACADEMY Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide 125 Hartland Road, Reading RG2 8AF Tel: 0118 937 0200 Whiteknights, Shinfield Road, www.johnmadejskiacademy.co.uk Reading RG6 6UR Tel: 0118 987 5123 www.reading.ac.uk

19 BETTER CONNECTED

20 BUSES Greenwave buses run between Green Park and Reading Station (12 minute journey) and the town centre (17 minute journey). These low emission, eco friendly buses are some of the first in the UK to meet the stringent ‘Euro 4’ European emission standards; www.reading-buses.co.uk/greenwave

CYCLE Green Park is a short cycle ride from many residential areas in the neighbourhood. It was designed with cyclists in mind, criss-crossed with a network of paths that allow for safe, peaceful journeys. Ready Bike offers bike rental with docking stations across Reading and at Green Park.

TRAINS & CROSSRAIL Reading mainline station has undergone a £897m upgrade and runs direct train services to key destinations such as London Paddington, , and . Shuttle buses go to Green Park from the town centre and the rail station every 10 minutes at peak times. Planned to open in 2019, Crossrail will offer direct and faster access to Central London from Reading.

CARS Greenwich Park Village is located 2 miles from Junction 11 of the M4, which has undergone a major upgrade to increase capacity and improve connectivity between Green Park, Heathrow, London and the West.

BY TRAIN* BY CROSSRAIL** BY CAR†

Green Park Village Reading Green Park Village (Proposed railway station) (50 mins) Reading (9 mins) Reading Paddington Ascot (26 mins) (50 mins) (27 mins) Henley-upon-Thames Paddington (30 mins) (26 mins) Bond Street Windsor (53 mins) (32 mins) Bond Street Heathrow (53 mins) (33 mins)

Liverpool Street Oxford Tottenham Court Road (61 mins) (54 mins) (55 mins) London (58 mins)

Canary Wharf Canary Wharf Bristol (74 mins) (67 mins) (72 mins)

*Shortest travel times as per nationalrail.co.uk **Shortest travel times as per crossrail.co.uk 21 †Shortest travel times as per google.co.uk/directions WITHIN REACH

WINDSOR ASCOT The town of Windsor offers a rich mix of history, Ascot is an attractive town with plenty of shops culture, heritage and fun. It is home to Windsor and restaurants, as well as lively bars and music Castle, a residence of the British Royal Family and venues. It is of course synonymous with the Windsor Great Park, where you will find the famous spectacular racecourse. One of the world’s finest Deer Park, historical monuments and rare wildlife. and most famous courses, Ascot attracts over half For children, Legoland in Windsor is a must! a million visitors each year. Mid June is prime racing time. While there are meets throughout the HENLEY-ON-THAMES year at Ascot, nothing compares to Royal Ascot – an incredible display of world class horse racing, Henley’s riverside location, surrounded by a extravagant hats, and socialising on an epic scale. Chiltern landscape of wooded hills and green fields, lends itself to relaxation and long lunches in BRAY the fine pubs and restaurants. It has an international reputation earned over the centuries by the Henley The small Thames-side village of Bray is known Royal Regatta and offers a lively summer arts festival as ‘the culinary village’ for its exceptionally fine scene including the ’80’s music festival ‘Rewind.’ dining. There are three restaurants by Heston Blumenthal: The Fat Duck with three Michelin MARLOW stars, The Crown, a 16th century inn with low beams and open fires and The Hinds Head, a Situated on a beautiful stretch of the River Thames, Tudor building which retains its relaxing pub Marlow is a town rich in history. This is reflected in atmosphere. The Roux brothers’ rival Waterside the architectural character and quality of buildings; Inn, also with three Michelin stars, serves French in the medieval layout of the town and in Marlow cuisine at its finest. Bridge and Marlow Lock and Weir.

22 DOCTORS & HOSPITALS

ROYAL BERKSHIRE HOSPITAL SOUTH READING SURGERY Craven Road, Reading RG1 5AN 257 Whitley Wood Road, Reading RG2 8LE Tel: 0118 322 5111 Tel: 0118 931 3515

CIRCLE HOSPITAL (PRIVATE) CHANCELLOR HOUSE SURGERY 100 Drake Way, Reading RG2 0NE 6 Shinfield Road, Reading RG2 7BW Tel: 0118 922 6888 Tel: 0118 931 0006

READING WALK-IN HIGHGROVE DENTAL CARE HEALTH CENTRE 45 Whitley Street, Reading RG2 0EG Broad Street Mall, Reading RG1 7QA Tel: 0118 987 1287 Tel: 0118 902 8300

23 READING, BERKSHIRE

Green Park Village Longwater Avenue, Green Park, Reading, Berkshire RG2 6AB

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Images within this guide are indicative only. *Entry to schools is subject to the admissions policy of the Local Education Authority and school. Details correct at time of print. April 2016.