Overview:
Reading is a town located about
60km from London, which makes it a great location for a
stag weekend if you want to get out of the capital, but do not want to travel far. With a high student population and a lot of working young people, a Reading stag weekend will ensure a great time. It will also provide you with many interesting activities such as off-
roading,
paintballing and horse racing. Ultimately a Reading stag do will offer you a lot more than you could imagine, and you will definitely be surprised with what this town has in store for you and your friends.
Transport:
Reading is very easy to travel to with a number of direct bus and train connections from most major cities in the UK. Once in the city the best way to travel is on foot as the city centre is relatively compact and most of the major attractions are within walking distance. If you decide on public transport a group one day bus pass can be bought for £7 for up to four people. Taxis are also widely available and use meters.
Must See/Must Do:
A stag weekend in Reading is full of possibilities when it comes to things to see and do. A selection includes:
• The Museum of
Reading – visit the museum for free to learn about the history of this interesting town.
•
Forbury Gardens – visit this park located in the centre of the town and enjoy taking a break and enjoying the nature in-between all the pubs you will be visiting.
• Reading Festival – a music festival held each year in August – a fantastic place to spend a
stag weekend!
• Thames River Cruise – a great way to relax with an ice cold beer taking in the sights.
History and Culture:
Reading is a town brimming with history – some of which can still be seen to this day including Reading Abbey built in 1121. Reading is also full of culture with a number of
theatres, museums and galleries in the town. The Reading Festival on August bank holiday is a very popular occasion and a great place for a
stag weekend with thousands of people attending every year. The town also has a rich literary history with Oscar
Wilde, Thomas Hardy and Jasper
Fforde all writing about the town.
Nightlife:
The nightlife in Reading is almost as varied as the daytime activities. stag parties in Reading have a large choice of pubs and bars to choose from. The town has an almost cosmopolitan feel to it due to the number of students so why not take a cocktail master class and join in the party?! For a more relaxed evening why not take a
riverboat night cruise or head on down to the local casino to try your luck. Whatever your tastes a stag night in Reading will not disappoint! A must see bar is the Hobgoblin for a selection of over 4000 ciders and real ale!
Drinking and Eating:
stag parties in Reading will be spoilt for choice food wise. Eateries range from a nice Italian or Indian restaurant to a traditional British pub to a high street burger chain. It is safe to say that there is something for even the fussiest member of your stag party in Reading. A popular choice is Sweeney and
Todd, for a homemade pie and some real ale! Due to the large student population there are also many places to drink although we definitely recommend you try out some of the local beers whilst in the town!