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Getting to The Oracle is easy

Right in the heart of Reading and nestled along the River Kennet, The Oracle is easy to reach – however you decide to travel.

Whether you’re walking from the station, catching a local bus or driving into town, you’ll find us just around the corner.

We recommend using Citymapper or Google Maps to find the quickest route on the day, with live updates to keep your journey running smoothly.

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Drive in and drive out with hassle-free parking.

Our two smart car parks – The Riverside and Holy Brook – make parking simple. With automatic number plate recognition, you can park without tickets, queues or fuss. Just register once, and payments are taken care of on exit.

  • Step 1: Click on the link below
  • Step 2: Click on Register now
  • Step 3: To create an account, please click on Sign up at the bottom of the page
  • Step 4: Check your email inbox and activate your account
  • Step 5: Complete the sign up to our Drive In, Drive Out service

Click here to start your journey

Don’t want to register? No problem. You can still tap your phone or scan a QR code at payment points when you’re ready to leave. Just so you know, only card payments are accepted.

Car Park T&C's

⚠️ Please note:

Essential improvement works start from 19th January and will be taking place in Holybrook Car Park, with a section of Level P1 temporarily closed as part of this project. These works are expected to continue until late March.

We’d encourage visitors to use Riverside Car Park where possible, and thank you for your patience while we make these improvements for the future.

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