Caversham, Reading
Village and suburb in Berkshire, England
About
Caversham is a village and a suburb of Reading in Berkshire, England, located directly north of Reading town centre across the River Thames. Caversham rises from the River Thames, lying on flood plain and the lowest reaches of the Chiltern Hills is one of the few places in Berkshire to be considered part of the Chilterns. Two road bridges, Caversham Bridge and Reading Bridge, and two footbridges join Caversham to the rest of Reading.
Named areas within the suburb include Emmer Green, Lower Caversham, Caversham Heights and Caversham Park Village. Notable landmarks include Caversham Court, a public park and former country house; Balmore Walk, another public park with wide views; Caversham Lakes; and part of the Thames Path national trail.
Nearby
More to see within walking distance
Reading, Berkshire
Town and borough in Berkshire, England
0.9 mi awayReading Abbey
Ruined Cluniac abbey in Reading, Berkshire, England
0.8 mi awayForbury Gardens
Park in Reading, England
0.7 mi awaySiege of Reading
Eleven-day blockade of Reading, Berkshire 1643
0.7 mi awayRoyal Meteorological Society
Learned society and open-access publisher
0.9 mi awayReading Museum
Local museum in Berkshire, UK
0.7 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
Finding places to eat…
Traveler reviews
Tickets & tours
Tickets and tours for Caversham, Reading
We may earn a commission from some of these links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more
Photos from Unsplash, Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA); facts from Wikipedia; maps © OpenStreetMap contributors, weather from Open-Meteo. Huginn’s tips are AI-written — check prices, hours and entry rules before you go.
