GreenPark Offices, Thames Valley - nr Bracknell & Newbury
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With unrivalled transport links to national and international destinations, the Thames Valley has long been a business re-location hotspot with modern commercial property developments and a wide range of offices to let in Reading, Bracknell & Newbury. As an area of outstanding natural beauty combining the best in town and country living, it has plenty to offer families as well.
Higher standards
The Thames Valley offers both quality and variety in its housing, education facilities and work opportunities. What's more, wherever you're based, you're only a stone's throw away from some of the most beautiful countryside in the UK and major towns such as Reading, Bracknell & Newbury.
With its excellent transport and infrastructure network, the region has a thriving business economy and a highly skilled workforce. The level of unemployment is low compared with the UK national average and salaries are higher, reflecting the greater percentage of workers in professional and managerial positions. The latest Eurostats report ranks the area second, after inner London, for GDP per head in the UK's top ten GDP sub regions. Within the Thames Valley a good selection of state funded and private education is offered. The area has significantly outperformed the national average in tests for 11 year olds, GCSE exams and vocational qualifications.
If you're moving to the region, you have the option of living in a town environment or in one of the many village communities and you'll be able to choose from a wide range of house types. Recent reports indicate that local property has become an excellent investment opportunity.
The place to work, shop and enjoy life
An intense programme of investment and development has made Reading a thriving regional capital and a European business centre.
Situated in the heart of the Thames Valley and served by an excellent transport network, Reading's prime location for offices to let has been recognised by the international business community. Among the big names already here are Microsoft, Oracle and Hewlett Packard. The centre is also home to Prudential, Yell and BG (formerly British Gas). Reading town centre is the place to go for shops, bars, restaurants and entertainment. The Oracle, a £250 million retail and leisure development, has been recognised as Europe's best new shopping centre. With two department stores, over eighty shops, a ten screen cinema and an ever increasing number of restaurants and bars, you'll quickly realise why it's such a huge hit.
Useful links:
Reading Borough Council (external link)
The Reading Guide (external link)
Red-in.co.uk (external link)
Reading Tourism (external link)
The River Thames rises in the Cotswolds and winds its way through beautiful countryside en route to Greenwich. Among the cities and towns built on the river are Oxford, Reading, Henley and Windsor.
The region's excellent transport network gives you quick and easy access to any destination across the south. Travel west and you can visit Bath, Bristol and Cheltenham. If you go east, you'll be London bound.
The south coast is also within easy reach where you can either head for a quiet beach or into the busy centres of Brighton, Southampton and Bournemouth.
You'll never be stuck for things do out and about in the Thames Valley. From country walks to city trips, there's a whole range opportunities to make the most of your free time.
For the family
There are lots of great places for family visits, from zoos and country parks to castles and museums. Legoland is just outside Windsor and The Living Rainforest is north of Newbury. If you don't mind getting wet, head for the flumes and rapids of Bracknell's Coral Reef water park.
Down by the river
If you fancy a stroll along the Thames, popular spots within easy reach of Reading include Goring, Sonning, Whitchurch and Pangbourne. At Henley there's the added attraction of races and regattas, along with the excellent River and Rowing Museum.
Walking
If you're a keen walker, the Thames Path and Ridgeway National Trails offer a network of routes.
Useful Tourist Information numbers
Reading 0118 956 6226 Oxford 01865 726871 Bath 01225 477101 London 0870 588 7711 Windsor 01753 743900
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