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The Reading Festival 22nd August - 24th August 2008

The Reading and Leeds Festivals, officially called the Carling Weekend, are a pair of annual music festivals that take place in Reading and Leeds in England. The events both happen on the bank holiday weekend in August (on Friday, Saturday, Sunday), and share the same bill (usually with one or two exceptions.)

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Holiday Inn Reading West

Reading (4.9km)
rooms from £40.00

This modern hotel offers comfortable, well-appointed en suite accommodation, superb facilities, great service and excellent value for money, in a convenient location with superb access to the region’s main roads.
guest rating: 3.8 / 5
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Comfort Hotel Padworth

International 3 Star  Padworth, Reading (4.9km)
rooms from £39.00

Located on the A4 and close to the M4 motorway, this conveniently positioned hotel provides easy access to Reading and Newbury, and is 40 minutes’ drive from Heathrow Airport.
guest rating: 3.8 / 5
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Weir View House Guest Accommodation

TB 4 Star  Reading (6.1km)
rooms from £85.00

Weir View House overlooks the River Thames and is situated in the picturesque village of Pangbourne, Berkshire. Just 15 minutes from Reading, 45 minutes from Heathrow and within a few minutes walk from Pangbourne Station.
guest rating: 4.8 / 5
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Pincents Manor Hotel

Reading (6.3km)
rooms from £65.00

The Pincents Manor Hotel stands in beautiful, peaceful grounds of over 2 acres yet offers good access to the M4. Great care has been taken to create an environment and an atmosphere of comfort, good food and excellent service.
guest rating: 3.9 / 5
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Best Western West Grange Hotel

AA 3 Star  Newbury (7km)
rooms from £40.00

The Best Western West Grange Hotel is ideally located for either Newbury or Reading on the a4. The hotel has a large bar and restaurant: ideal for weddings, conferences and private dining.
guest rating: 4.0 / 5
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Best Western Calcot Hotel

AA 3 Star  Reading (7.4km)
rooms from £40.00

The perfect location for visiting Reading and the Thames Valley, the hotel is just a 2 minute drive from junction 12 of the M4, with ample free on-site parking.
guest rating: 4.0 / 5
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Regency Park Hotel

TB 4 Star  Newbury (8.9km)
rooms from £90.00

The Regency Park Hotel is set in 5 acres of grounds in the heart of the Berkshire countryside. Regency Park Hotel offers spacious contemporary interiors.
guest rating: 4.1 / 5
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Wokefield Park

Reading (10.5km)
rooms from £39.00

Situated in the heart of the Berkshire countryside, Wokefield is easily accessible from both the m4 and m3. We are located in 250 acres of Berkshire countryside.
guest rating: 3.8 / 5
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Copthorne Hotel Reading (Formally Kirtons Farm Hotel Reading)

AA 4 Star  Reading (10.6km)
rooms from £49.00

Located on the edge of 33 acres of lake, this is a truly unique setting for business and leisure, with the centre of Reading just 15 minutes from the grounds of the hotel.
guest rating: 4.0 / 5
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Parkside International Hotel

Reading (10.7km)
rooms from £5.00

Our hotel has all the facilities one would expect from a high standard establishment. Our hotel is a newly purpose built hotel. Furnished in ultimate interiors offering ample onsite car parking in tranquil surroundings.
guest rating: 3.4 / 5
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The festivals are run by Mean Fiddler Music Group and are currently sponsored by Carling. For promotional purposes they are known as the Carling Weekend Reading and the Carling Weekend Leeds.