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Festivals in Reading (England)
Festivals in Reading (England)
Reading is the home of one of Europe's major annual music festivals, held on the Rivermead site (an open area alongside the River Thames) over a period of several days. The festival can be guaranteed to fill the town with visitors and happening things; if you are planning to visit during these festivals do book your accommodation and festival tickets well in advance.
Reading Festival . Even bigger than the Womad festival which used to be held in the town as well up until 2006 (now held near Malmsbury in Wiltshire is the Reading Festival, held at the end of August (2008: August 22nd - 24th). This has had several names in its life, of which the most descriptive was probably the Reading Rock Festival; then up until last year the 'Carling Weekend Reading' although not surprisingly no-one ever called it this in real life, and this year we can expect to see it back to the Reading Festival Weekend.
Reading also hosts a number of smaller, community based events during the year�:
Reading Real Ale and Jazz Festival . (2007: 19th - 21st July).
Water Fest. A variety of events and craft stalls wind their way through the Abbey ruins and along the Kennet and Avon canal. The event is a particular favourite with children (2005: 25th June).
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