Hills Meadow Car Park George St Reading Rg4 8Dh
Now, let’s discuss the great mystery of Hills Meadow: its capacity. According to the official council website, it has "approximately 330 parking bays." I have counted, using a clicker app on my phone while my wife rolled her eyes, and I swear there are actually 332. But here’s the rub: somehow, there are always five spaces free—never more, never less. It’s like the car park has a soul contract with the universe. Even at 11 AM on a Saturday, you can circle twice and poof, a spot appears like a magical wardrobe into Narnia.
Hills Meadow car park - Berkshire Live
One time, I saw a man in a Volvo do the "victory reverse park" with such confidence, I genuinely applauded through my windscreen. He didn't see me. That’s fine. I was proud for him.
The Proximity to Good Things
You’re not just paying for a slab of tarmac—you’re paying for location. From Hills Meadow, it’s a 90-second walk to the riverside footpath that leads directly to Reading’s town center. That means you can visit the Minster, grab a pint at the ancient (and haunted) Prince of Wales pub, or stare at the Oracle shopping centre without paying their £8 for two hours highway robbery.
But here’s the real hidden gem: the car park is adjacent to Hills Meadow itself—a real meadow, with grass and trees and, allegedly, actual wildlife. I once saw a fox there at dawn, casually strutting between a Ford Fiesta and a battered Peugeot, looking like it owned the lease. It probably pays less rent than I do for my flat.