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Oh, London. It seems that a half -day trip takes a bus to the city, but you can escape an unheard of jewel in just half an hour.
Make it logical!
The big city life is not for everyone. It is even safe to say that most tourists do not cross London anyway.
If you have the idea of London, the nostalgia taps into years of looking The old trapWhere everything you want to do, tree branches on top of a bright red double -decker and until all the gods pray that it doesn’t rain, only a soft memory, there is more than ‘the eye’, literally and figuratively.
Moreover, London is usually not a draw for those of us with shallow bags, but it can be done! However, that does not mean that you cannot enjoy British pleasures elsewhere.
Located by train for about 30 minutes ReadingA city where old Nieuwe meets that is rarely mentioned on travel plans of tourists, but should certainly be.
Old Meet New: Discover fascinating ruins in the heart of the city
Usually ruins are a trek to reach, outside the city, but that makes reading all the more tempting with fascinating ruins chased by the urban cityscape.
The abbey ruins are the biggest draw for those who are aware, but I asked my a birth-and-not-founded London friend if she had visited the ruins of Reading and she had no idea what I was talking about!
London is such a giant city to explore, even Londoners can’t all cover it, let alone the wealth of wonders outside the vast city limits.
In his heyday, the abbey ruins were one of the largest and richest monasteries in Europe, dating from the era of King Henry I in the early years 1100.
Standing the test of time, the ruins are now the best attraction in reading, and if more Londoners would stop working in an early grave to pay for too expensive rent for their flat, they would realize that one of the most legendary sites of England is closer to their work than their work -work traffic.
More than 900 years of history wait for those who are willing to give reading an honest shake, and there are volunteer guides to show you around Saturday from March to September.
A recent visitor loved their experience and said the site is an excellent and is free attraction For fans of British history. And I expect Henry I was often given here to be buried in the neighborhood. Nicely cared for and also provided by the municipal people. ‘
Stay for a day or stay for a week: don’t skip reading!
Whether it is about the buzzing art scene of Reading, a jaw-driven cheap stay compared to London, or delicious cruises through the River Theems, Reading will probably be an add-on for a trip in London, but it can easily be a supporting cap for those who want to avoid the chaos of London.
Reading has 355,000 inhabitants, while London has more than 9 million, so it goes without saying that there is enough room to grab a (cheaper) pint in a local pub and to enjoy a more relaxed lifestyle.
In addition to visiting the abbey ruins, a picturesque river cruise is a must on board a picturesque river cruise. If you really want to show your Instagram followers that you have been grown, the Thames River Cruise offers one Cruise with tea theme To finish “Afternoon Tea in England” from your bucket list.
In honesty there is much more to do when you read than you would expect, but given the relatively small size in the shadow of London, it is easy to see why this under -hyped city flies under the radar.
But in addition to nice casinos, a thriving brewery scene and a series of intriguing museumsOverall affordability is also a large draw, especially for accommodations.
The following 4-star hotels Are the 5 best values you find this summer when reading:
- Reading pentahotel – $ 59
- Novotel Reading Center – $ 74
- Hilton Reading – $ 78
- Crowne Plaza Read – $ 82
- Voco reading – $ 90
Fast train ride from London
Most Great Western Railway (GWR) trains that offer non -stop routes to read are planned for a 23 -minute ride, while others are more than 45 minutes.
In other words, check the schedule before booking.
Tickets can be purchased on the civil servant of GWR website. The most common rate is $ 37 from London Paddington, but of course you can change.
The best part is that you don’t have to worry about pressing a trip to reading in your schedule, because trains are planned all day from 12:02 to 19:30.
The most important thing is that not forget to ‘remember the gap’!
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