Kendrick Hall is opposite Reading University's London Road campus and only a 10-minute walk from Whiteknights campus. Reading train station and the town centre are a 15-minute walk away and bus links on London Road and Kendrick Road mean the outskirts of Reading are also very accessible.
Crown House is just five minutes’ walk from Reading University’s London Road campus and the Oracle Shopping centre and 15 minutes’ walk from Whiteknights campus and Reading train station. Bus links right outside your door mean the outskirts of Reading are also very accessible.
Reading is home to over 17,000 students from all walks of life so you’ll be sure to meet and make friends. The University of Reading and the University of West London are the perfect setting for you to enjoy student life and achieve your goals. Our accommodation offers easy access to the town and campuses ensuring you are never too far away from where you need to be.
Sporting spotlights
For the thrill of a live game visit Madejski Stadium, home to both Reading FC and the London Irish rugby club. If you fancy getting involved, you’ll be welcomed by the15,000+ runners in the Reading Half Marathon. The University of Reading also has deals for students on gym memberships. And with the Thames – host of the Reading Town Regatta and the Reading University Boat Club – being so accessible from our student accommodation, there’s plenty of riverside action to enjoy.
Evening entertainment
For a variety of club nights throughout the week – including one of Reading’s best alternative nights, Skint Mondays – head to Sakura. The modern Japanese-inspired décor, combined with some great drink deals make this a very popular student hangout. National favourites like Revolution and Walkabout can also be found in the town centre. And for some retro revelling, Saturday nights at The Bowery District offer two floors of classic tunes and drinks deals from just £1.50 a bottle.
Foodie focus
With so much to see and do in Reading you’ll want to stay properly fuelled. Thankfully the town offers plenty of delicious ways to do this. For a meal with riverside views head to Jamie’s Italian or the London Street Brasserie and enjoy top-quality food in a peaceful setting. Need something quick? The Oracle offers a range of food-stop favourites, including: Mission Burrito, Pizza Express, All Bar One and McDonalds , and is conveniently near our Reading student accommodation.
Culture corners
Few towns boast as much culture as Reading. From our student flats you’ll be right at the hub of some great theatre and art venues, including The Hexagon and South Street arts centre. For film fanatics there’s a 10-screen complex at Vue Cinema. And you’ll be perfectly placed to enjoy one of the country’s best events each year with the Reading Festival offering a variety of live music from some of the world’s top artists.
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Sporting spotlights
Evening entertainment
Foodie focus
Culture corners
