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Surrounding Area in Reading (England)
Surrounding Area in Reading (England)
There are also many interesting things to see around Reading.
Basildon Park, Lower Basildon (7 miles west of Reading on the A329; grid reference SU611782), telephone 984-3040, . Open Apr-Oct W-Su noon-5:30PM. This beautiful Palladian mansion was built in 1776-83. The interior is notable for its original delicate plaster work and elegant staircase. The early 19th century pleasure grounds are currently being restored, and there are waymarked trails through the parkland. Accessible by road or take the Thames Travel 132 bus from Reading (see 'Get Around' section for contact info). £4.70 (adult); £2.30 (child); National Trust members free.
Mapledurham House and Watermill, Mapledurham (4 miles west of Reading on the north bank of the River Thames; grid reference SU766670), telephone 0118 972 3350, . Open Sa-Su 2PM-5.30PM Easter-September. Mapledurham is a village with a special charm of its own, set in the valley of the River Thames, below the Goring Gap. Its cottages, church, almshouses and Watermill, with the old brick and flint walls, backed by the Elizabethan mansion and the still older manor house of Mapledurham Gurney, together retain an ancient village pattern which is rare today. The Watermill produces flour for sale, with wheat still ground by the traditional millstones. Accessible either by boat (see Thames Rivercruise in the 'Do' section) or a 15 minute drive from Reading. Open Sa-Su 2PM-5.30PM Easter-September.
Silchester Roman Town, Silchester (8 miles south east of Reading; grid reference SU625640), . Open every day sunrise-sunset. Known to the Romans as Calleva Atrebatum, Silchester was abandoned after the Roman era which means that much of the archeology remains. All that is left on the surface now are a complete ring of city walls, the amphitheater and an little mediaeval church. Away from the rivers that have dictated the area demographics, Silchester is about as isolated a place as you will find in south-east England; on a spring weekday you are likely to find yourself sharing the ruins only with cows. Unfortunately there is no longer a bus service between Reading and the site. You can take the train to Bramley and follow the Silchester trail from there. Access to the site is free of charge.
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