Visitor attractions and information for
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 River & Rowing Museum, Mill Meadows, Henley
on Thames, RG9 1BF. Tel: 01491 415600. The Museum has three main
galleries devoted to the River Thames, the international sport
of rowing and the town of Henley. There are also three special
exhibition galleries, the Riverside Café, shop, Education
Centre, library and function rooms. The building is raised on
columns above water meadows beside the Thames and is built of
exposed concrete and glass with a terne coated steel roof, clad
in green oak. www.rrm.co.uk. Location:
About 6 miles north of Reading in the centre of Henley on Thames. |
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The
Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock. Telling the story of Reading's
two rivers - the Kennet and the Thames. The Turbine House is
a unique building that spans the Kennet with waterside views
of the town centre. www.readingmuseum.org.uk. Location: In the centre of Reading. |
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Reading Museum Service, The Town Hall, Blagrave
Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1QH. Tel: 0118 939 9800. Reading
Museum Service cares for a rich variety of objects collected
since the 1880s. Our collections tell the stories of people and
places through archaeology, art, history and natural history
from prehistory to the present. www.readingmuseum.org.uk. Location: In the centre of Reading. |
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Huntley
& Palmers was of such importance to the town of Reading that
it became known as "Biscuit Town" and the football
team as "Biscuit Men". For enquiries about historical
items, such as tins, please contact: Reading Museum Service,
The Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, Berkshire. Tel: 0118
939 9800. www.huntleyandpalmers.com. Location: In the centre of Reading. |
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Basildon Park, Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire
RG8 9NR. Tel: 0118 984 3040. 18th-century country house set in
extensive parkland overlooking the River Thames. A Fine collection
of paintings, furniture and textiles. National Trust. Charges
apply. About 5 miles west
of Reading. |
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Salters
Steamers Ltd, Folly Bridge, Oxford. OX1 4LA. - Tel: (01865) 243421.
We operate from all of the major locations on the Upper-Thames
between Oxford and Staines. READING - Salters' boats depart from
Caversham bridge outside the Riverside restaurant off Waterman
place - nearest postcode is RG1 8AZ. www.salterssteamers.co.uk.
Location: In the centre
of Reading. |
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The Kennet & Avon Canal Trust, Canal Centre,
Couch Lane, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1EB. Tel: +44 (0)1380 721279.
The Trust has been in existence for over 40 years. It was formed
to restore the, then closed, Kennet & Avon Canal from Reading
to Bristol as a "through" navigation and as a public
amenity. www.katrust.org. Reading
Branch. |
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