King's Meadow — Attraction in Reading

Kings Meadow is a large open space with a pleasant walk along the towpath between Reading Bridge and Kennet Mouth. A popular picnic site, the area features groups of mature trees and willow beds. However, the park is susceptible to flooding during the winter. The Coal woodland is at the eastern end of the Reading section of the Thames corridor, it is a wooded area raised out of the flood plain, and it starts immediately adjacent to the foot of Horseshoe Bridge at Kennet mouth. There is a towpath between the woodland and the river bank, and a small area of open space adjacent to the river which extends beyond the towpath and into the river. The woodland separates a Tesco superstore and car park from the river. In the northwest corner of the Kings Meadow is an old Victorian river-fed bathing station. Opposite this is an island and river lock, which is owned by the Environment Agency. The playing fields are used by football clubs throughout the season, although fixtures may be disrupted by flooding. In summer there is Gaelic football, and various events are staged throughout the year including Reading's annual beer festival. Car parking is available in the south-west corner on...

I love this place, right on the river Thames and Caversham Lock, a stones throw from town and a large expanse of green! There are football goals, and rugby ones as well as a play area. Lots of benches around the river and greens. Sadly no toilet unless the sports changing rooms are open I believe, but there is a short walk to Tesco, past the blue roofed flats, which has a cafe and loos in one direction, the other way, past Caversham lock, to Christchurch meadow and a large play area with sand and a small paddling pool...

We were here for Reading Pride so that's what my rating is for. It get's better every year. I remember it about 4 years ago being about half the size and nowhere near as entertaining as it was this year. The people are fantastic, the shows they have on are great. They have three stages now for comedy, music and karaoke. It's a family friendly event and there's nothing too outrageous but I would say that there might be some aspects you'd have to explain to your children later if you...