Kings Meadow Swimming Pool

A public swimming facility offering indoor and outdoor pools for recreational swimming and fitness activities. The complex provides a range of aquatic facilities including lanes for serious swimmers and family-friendly areas for leisure use. It sits in Reading's Riverside Thames, close to the other main sights. It sits below the headline sights but earns its place on a longer visit to Reading, especially paired with nearby Thames Path Walk. Tickets cost £5.50 adult, £3.50 child, £4.50 concession and 1-2 hours is enough to see everything without rushing.

Priority: Medium - include with 2+ days Time needed: 1-2 hours Best for: quality swimming facilities for fitness or family Skip if: You're not interested in swimming or aquatic activities Cost: £5.50 adult, £3.50 child, £4.50 concession

You'll enter clean, well-maintained facilities with multiple pool options. The atmosphere is welcoming for both serious swimmers and families, with good changing facilities and poolside amenities.

Accessibility: Full wheelchair access with disabled changing facilities and pool hoist

Kings Meadow Swimming Pool works well for visitors with a genuine interest in quality swimming facilities for fitness or family recreation. With a single day in Reading, the bigger names take priority, but add a second day and this earns its place. It pairs naturally with Thames Path Walk and Kings Meadow Swimming And Sports Centre - together they fill a solid half-day. Mornings are quieter if you want to take your time.

Skip if: You're not interested in swimming or aquatic activities

• Bring your own towel and swimming costume.
• Check lane swimming times if planning serious exercise.
• Lockers require £1 coin deposit.

Insider tip: The outdoor pool is particularly pleasant during summer months

Photography restricted in changing areas and poolside for privacy reasons