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The town is beautifully situated on the north bank of the Thames.
The famous Royal Regatta is held the first week of July.
Explore the quaint inns with former bull and bear baiting yards.
Chantry House is a timber-framed building built in the 14th century and the Tudor styled almshouses are connected to the church.
A five arch bridge built 1786 has stone faces of Father Thames and the Goddess Isis.
'Catherine Wheel Hotel' is a fine example of Georgian architecture.
'The Red Lion' was once a coaching inn where Charles I and George III stayed.
Kenton theatre completed in 1804 is the 4th oldest theatre in England.
Location: on the A423, 8m north of Reading
- Type:
- Landmark