THE BEST OF THEALE

Over the coming weeks Reading 107fm are celebrating The Best of Reading.  One area includes Theale, which is a large village full of character and tradition, located around five miles west of Reading.  Even though it is strategically located just off junction 12 of the M4, it still retains much of its charm and has developed into a busy centre for business parks and offices. The proximity of Reading and the motorway junction has attracted a number of companies, and to the south of the village centre lies Arlington Business Park, home to large firms including Pepsico and Regus.  The area has also attracted new housing and development and is continually growing to meet the demand of its increasing population.  The motorway also provides a boundary between the village and suburbs of Reading, and with easy access in and out of the village it is a great place to live, work and visit.

The village owes much of its past and present prosperity to its good road communications links. In the pre-railway era, the village was an important staging post on the old Bath Road, owing to the number of old pubs found on its High Street, and the former brewery that served them. Its high street is distinctly urban, lined with many independently owned shops, pubs and restaurants. 

In the past Theale was famous for its Coaching Inns but perhaps its more modern claim to fame is being featured in the film 'The Borrowers'. The Old Brewery was used to film scenes when two miniature borrower children escape from their home.

To find out more about some of the businesses located on Theale High Street click on their logo below or to see what Theale has to offer pop down to the High Street where you will find free parking and a wide variety of places to shop, places to eat and things to do.