The Hexagon, Reading

Name: The Hexagon
Address: Reading, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 118 960 6060

#56 among attractions in Reading

Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

The Hexagon is a multi-purpose theatre and arts venue in Reading, Berkshire, England. Built in 1977 in the shape of an elongated hexagon, the theatre is operated by Reading Borough Council under the name "Reading Arts and Venues" along with South Street Arts Centre and Reading's concert hall. ()

Coordinates: 51°27'14"N, 0°58'40"W

Address

AbbeyReading United Kingdom

Contact

+44 118 960 6060

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Day trips

The Hexagon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Broad Street, Queen Victoria Street, The Oracle, Union Street.

~1120 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Broad Street, Reading
6 min walk • Broad Street is a main pedestrianised thoroughfare and the primary high street in the English town of Reading. The street is situated in the town centre, running for approximately 0.25 miles, from west to east.
~1550 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Queen Victoria Street, Reading
8 min walk • Queen Victoria Street is a pedestrianised thoroughfare in the English town of Reading, Berkshire. It connects Broad Street with Friar Street and Station Road.
~1510 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Oracle, Reading
8 min walk • The Oracle is a large indoor shopping and leisure mall on the banks of the River Kennet in Reading, Berkshire, England. Partly on the site of a 17th-century workhouse of the same name, it was developed and is owned by a joint venture of Hammerson and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.
~1400 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Union Street, Reading
7 min walk • Union Street, also known locally as Smelly Alley, is a pedestrian alley in the centre of the English town of Reading. It is lined with small shops and other retail outlets, and connects Broad Street and Friar Street.
~450 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Broad Street Mall, Reading
3 min walk • Broad Street Mall, previously known as the Butts Centre, is a large indoor shopping centre located in central Reading, England. There is a large multi-storey car park with direct access to the first floor of the centre. It is close to The Hexagon theatre and the offices of Reading Borough Council.
~1300 ftE
Shopping, Department store
John Lewis, Reading
7 min walk • Heelas is a major department store in Reading in the English county of Berkshire. It was known as Heelas until 2001 and that name is still in common usage. The store fronts on to Reading's main pedestrianised shopping street, Broad Street, and backs onto Minster Street and The Oracle shopping centre.
0.5 miE
Park, Historical place, Garden
Forbury Gardens, Reading
13 min walk • Forbury Gardens is a public park in the town of Reading in the English county of Berkshire. The park is on the site of the outer court of Reading Abbey, which was in front of the Abbey Church. The site was formerly known as the Forbury, and one of the roads flanking the current gardens is still known as The Forbury.
~790 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
St Mary's Butts, Reading
4 min walk • St Mary's Butts is a thoroughfare in the English town of Reading, Berkshire. On its west side is the Broad Street Mall. It is connected to the north with Broad Street, the pedestrianised primary high street of Reading. St Mary's Church and Butts are where the town of Reading originally grew from.
~1400 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Friar Street, Reading
7 min walk • Friar Street is a thoroughfare in the English town of Reading. It runs parallel to Broad Street, connected by Union Street, Queen Victoria Street and Cross Street. At the western end is the Greyfriars Church and at the eastern end are the Town Hall and St Laurence's Church.
~1400 ftSE
Canal
County Lock, Reading
7 min walk • County Lock is a lock on the River Kennet in Reading town centre in the English county of Berkshire. It is now administered by the Canal & River Trust as part of the Kennet and Avon Canal.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art gallery
Reading Museum, Reading
11 min walk • Reading Museum is a museum of the history of the town of Reading, in the English county of Berkshire, and the surrounding area.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Hexagon open?

The Hexagon is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Hexagon?

Nearby attractions include Reading Civic Centre, Reading (2 min walk), Carey Baptist Church, Reading (3 min walk), St Mary's Church, Reading (4 min walk), Reading Nunnery, Reading (5 min walk).

How to get to The Hexagon by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Hexagon:

Bus

Castle Street • Lines: 1, 2/2a (3 min walk)
Cheapside • Lines: 143, 17 (4 min walk)

Train

Reading (12 min walk)
Reading West (15 min walk)