Thames Valley Park

A modern business and technology park that doubles as an attractive green space with landscaped gardens, lakes, and walking paths. While primarily a commercial development, the park offers pleasant outdoor spaces for walking and relaxation amid contemporary architecture and water features. It sits in Reading's Caversham, 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 Basildon Park. Entry is free and 1 hour gives you a thorough visit.

Priority: Medium - include with 2+ days Time needed: 1 hour Best for: interesting example of modern development with Skip if: You prefer historic or traditional attractions Cost: Free

You'll walk through well-designed corporate landscaping with contemporary water features and sculpture. The environment feels more like a modern urban park than a traditional business district, with interesting architecture and public art.

Accessibility: Fully accessible with paved paths and disabled parking throughout

Interesting example of modern development with pleasant landscaping. It is not the first thing you should see in Reading, but with two or more days it fills a gap the major sights leave. It pairs naturally with Basildon Park and Caversham Bridge and Thames Path - together they fill a solid half-day. Free entry makes the decision easy - walk in, see if it holds your attention, and leave when you have had enough.

Skip if: You prefer historic or traditional attractions

• Respect that this is an active business environment.
• Best accessed by car or bus.
• Limited weekend facilities.

Insider tip: The central lake area is particularly attractive and often used by employees for lunch breaks

Photography welcome in public areas. Modern architecture and water features provide interesting subjects.