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The Forbury
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Welcome to The Forbury, a 3-star hotel in Reading, United Kingdom. You will find it at 10 12 The Forbury, in Reading. Have a look around, then compare and book on imptreading.co.uk.
About this stay
The Forbury is a 3-star hotel in Reading Town Centre, Reading.
The Forbury is a 3-star hotel in Reading Town Centre, Reading, a sensible choice for sightseeing around Highclere Castle without overspending.
Book The Forbury through app.impt.io at the same live rate you would find anywhere else, with free cancellation on most rooms. Every completed booking funds one verified tonne of carbon removal — paid from the standard commission the hotel already covers, never added to your bill.
Facilities
- Express check in
- Express check out
- Laundry Service
- Wheelchair accessible
Location
10 12 The Forbury, Reading, United Kingdom.
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Where is The Forbury located?
The Forbury is in Reading Town Centre, Reading (10 12 The Forbury, Reading, United Kingdom), close to Highclere Castle.
How much does The Forbury cost per night?
Prices are set live by the hotel — check the booking page for a real rate for your dates.
How many stars is The Forbury?
The Forbury is a 3-star hotel in Reading.
What do I need to book early for Reading?
The Reading Festival weekend (late August bank holiday) sells out hotels within 10 miles four to six months ahead and rates triple, so book by March. Henley Royal Regatta in the first week of July and Royal Ascot week in June also fill Reading, Wokingham and Maidenhead hotels. Graduation weeks at the University of Reading (usually mid-July) fill the Green Park and Whiteknights-adjacent hotels. Everything else you can book two to four weeks out.
What is the average nightly rate for a hotel in Reading?
The typical midweek rate for a mid-range 3 to 4-star room in Reading is £95-135, dropping to £75-110 at weekends outside event periods. Budget hotels like the Ibis and Premier Inns sit at £55-85, while the Roseate on the Forbury and Malmaison in the old station building run £170-260. During Reading Festival weekend, expect £280-450 for the same mid-range room. Green Park and Winnersh business hotels drop sharply on Friday and Saturday nights.
Is Reading town centre walkable?
Yes, the core between the station, the Oracle, Forbury Gardens and the Abbey Ruins is flat and walkable in 15 minutes end to end. Caversham is a 20-minute walk across Caversham Bridge from the station. Earley, Tilehurst and Lower Earley are not walkable from the centre — allow 15-25 minutes by bus or 10-15 by taxi. The Thames Path from Caversham to Sonning is about 4 miles and takes 90 minutes on foot.
Can I visit the Abbey Ruins and where is Henry I actually buried?
Yes, Reading Abbey Ruins reopened in 2018 after a major conservation project and are free to visit as part of the Abbey Quarter, open daily from the Forbury Gardens entrance. Henry I was buried in front of the high altar of Reading Abbey in 1136, but the exact spot is under what is now the Ministry of Justice car park next to the ruins — a project has been searching for the grave for several years. Reading Museum next door displays finds from the abbey and is also free. Allow 90 minutes for both.
What is the best area to stay in Reading for first-time visitors?
Reading Town Centre (RG1), specifically the streets between the station and the Oracle, is the best first-time base. You can walk to the Abbey Ruins, Forbury Gardens, Reading Museum and the Kennet and Avon canal in under 15 minutes, and the station gets you to London Paddington in 22 minutes. Friar Street and Castle Street have most of the evening options. Expect to pay £100-160 for a mid-range room midweek.
Is The Forbury wheelchair accessible?
Yes, The Forbury is wheelchair accessible and also offers laundry service plus express check in and check out.
Can I walk from The Forbury to Forbury Gardens and the Abbey Ruins?
Yes, Forbury Gardens and the Abbey Ruins are flat and walkable in 15 minutes end to end from the town centre.
How far is Lower Earley from Reading town centre?
Lower Earley is not walkable from the centre; allow 15-25 minutes by bus or 10-15 minutes by taxi.
Facilities and rooms
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Other facilities
- Express check in
- Express check out
- Laundry Service
About Reading Town Centre
Reading Town Centre packs the station, the Oracle mall, Friar Street bars and the Abbey Ruins within a 15-minute walk. The station sits at the north edge, Friar Street runs east-west with chain bars and the Purple Turtle, and the Oracle hugs the Kennet to the south. Business travellers dominate the centre midweek. Friar Street and Castle Street hold the main drinking clusters; head to Milk on Merchants Place rather than the stag-do circuit around Yates. Reading Minster, behind the Town Hall on Chain Street, is easy to miss. Union Street, linking Broad Street to Cross Street, is nicknamed Smelly Alley, with a couple of independent stalls beside chain coffee shops. St Mary's Butts hosts a small Wednesday market. A 3km Kennet Loop takes about 45 minutes.
