Are there supermarkets in the town centre ?

Yes - there are two branches of Sainsbury one at the west end of Friar Street and one on Broad Street (east end near M & S).
M & S also has a large food department.
The nearest superstore to the centre is Tesco on Napier Road (near Reading Bridge).
Otherwise:

• Morrisons, Basingstoke Road
• Waitrose, on Oxford Road, Tilehurst, and on Church Road, Caversham
• Asda at Woodley Precinct, Lower Earley and at The Meadway, Tilehurst

Where can I access the internet in Reading?

There are several Internet cafes- eg Quarks in Union Street or Coffee Republic on the corner of Minster St. Or you can use Reading Library

Where are the public toilets?

Hosier Street (Reading Retail Market) or use major stores. All major department stores also have disabled toilet facilities.
Urilifts are available at Town Hall Square and St Mary's Butts from about 8pm most evenings    

Where is the Citizens Advice Bureau?

On Minster Street (off Broad St / King St). Located just under the "bridge" between John Lewis and The Oracle.
To visit the official Citizens Advice Bureau website, please follow this link

Where can I find a photo booth?

Try Reading Station (near the Railair lounge), The Oracle (lower river entrance) or Woolworths, Broad St.

Where can I get a Taxi?

There is a 24-hour black-cab taxi rank at the station's front entrance. Black cabs may be hailed at any location around the town.
Please remember mini-cabs (or hire-cabs) should always be pre-booked. Reputable companies in Reading are adherents of the pre-book rule. Always ensure your taxi is licensed (ie carries a plate on the rear to show it is licensed by one of the local authorities in greater Reading).    

How do I get to Heathrow Airport?

The quickest and most convenient way is by the RailAir coach link. Regular departures from the station approx every 30 minutes, 7 days a week.
To visit the official Rail Air website, follow this link

Is there a National Express agency in Reading?

Not in the town centre - call 08705 808080 for phone bookings (allow 7 days for postage).  Bookings may be made in person at Calcot Newsagents, 5 Royal Avenue, Calcot (formerly Calcot Post Office)

How do I get to Gatwick Airport?

A regular train service runs between Reading and Gatwick, or you can use the Railair Coach link to Heathrow and catch a Flightlink bus from Heathrow coach station.  

Where can I get local bus information and tickets?

Reading Transport have a Travel Office in Broad Street Mall - located under the escalators on the ground floor.  Or call the Customer Services section on 0118 959 4000

Do National Express coaches come into Reading?

No - all national coach services pick up and crop off at Calcot about 6 miles west of Reading centre.  Good local bus services run from the area (near the Sainsbury Superstore / Retail Park, just off Junc 12 of the M4).