For weddings, Reading has a variety of venues situated both in the town and a short distance outside. In the town, there is a choice of venues such as Crowne Plaza, situated centrally in reading on the bank of the Thames, with space for up to 250 guests and a terrace overlooking the river, and The Forbury Hotel , also central, featuring restaurant, cocktail bar, function rooms, cinema and 23 bedrooms. Further out in the surrounding countryside, there are venues such as Warbrook House, a grade I listed mansion with 130 acres of gardens including its own canal, and Silchester House, a grade II listed Victorian country house with extensive parkland gardens, indoor pool, and spa and tennis courts. Conference venues include the Penta hotel, a recent £9 million development, and the Town Hall. Activities and Attractions in Reading include the Museum of Reading, situated in the town hall and featuring a full-size replica of the Bayeux tapestry, the Museum of Country Life in east Reading, theatre venues such as The Hexagon and 21 South Street, and over 100 parks and gardens such as Forbury gardens, home to the Maiwand Lion, and Prospect Park. It is also home to the legendary Reading music festival.
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