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Reading sits 23 minutes from London, and a lost king is still buried somewhere in it
Reading’s replica Bayeux Tapestry and restored lido are drawing international visitors as the town tries to lure day-trippers off the London-Bath corridor.
- Just 23 minutes by train from London Paddington, Reading offers travelers an unexpected day-trip alternative that many overlook despite the town's location on the Thames.
- Historical surprises include a replica of the Bayeux Tapestry that has drawn international visitors this year, the abbey ruins containing the lost grave of King Henry I, and the Victorian Reading Gaol where Oscar Wilde wrote "The Ballad of Reading Gaol."
- The Thames Lido, originally opened in 1902 as the Ladies' Swimming Baths, underwent a $4.7 million restoration preserving its original Edwardian woodwork and now features a heated pool, saunas, and restaurant.
- Local flavors have evolved notably at Double Barrelled Brewery, which produces roughly 1.5 million pints annually using American hop varieties like Citra, now stocked in major British supermarket chains including Tesco and Waitrose.
- Beyond urban attractions, Reading serves as the official starting point for the 68-mile St. James' Way pilgrimage, with local groups like Walk Works facilitating countryside treks through nearby Caversham and the Chiltern Hills.
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Reading sits 23 minutes from London, and a lost king is still buried somewhere in it
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