The Executive Briefing Centre (EBC) Thames Valley is located within the heart of the UK's Silicon Valley and designed to deliver world-class briefings to enterprise customers and partners. The centre is located two miles from Reading town centre and there are many hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and transportation options to help make your stay more comfortable and productive.
While you are here, you can experience the great local dining and take in some of the sights that Thames Valley has to offer. Explore the links to the right for all the information you'll need to plan and enjoy your visit to the Thames Valley Executive Briefing Centre.
While you are here, you can experience the great local dining and take in some of the sights that Thames Valley has to offer. Explore the links to the right for all the information you'll need to plan and enjoy your visit to the Thames Valley Executive Briefing Centre.
Location:
Executive Briefing Centre
Microsoft UK
Microsoft Campus
Building 3
Thames Valley Park
Reading
RG6 1WG
Phone: +44-(0)-870 6010100
Fax: +44-(0)-870 6020100
Microsoft UK
Microsoft Campus
Building 3
Thames Valley Park
Reading
RG6 1WG
Phone: +44-(0)-870 6010100
Fax: +44-(0)-870 6020100
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Transportation:
| Limousine/Van/Bus Services | |||
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| Service Name | Address | Phone Number | Comments |
| Top Cars | Unit 1, Sonning Lane, Sonning on Thames, Reading, RG4 6US | +44-(0)-118 9442222 | Class C Mercedes seat 4 people and Mini buses seat max 7 people |
| Stewarts of Mortimer | Mortimer, Reading, RG7 3SY | +44-(0)-118 9831231 | Exec Bus - holds up to 27 people Standard Bus - holds up to 47 people Premium Coach - holds up to 54 people |
| Rental Car Companies | |||
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| Name | Address | Phone Number | |
| Arrow Self Drive | 198 Basingstoke Rd, Reading | +44-(0)118-975355 | |
| Europcar | Unit 7/9 Portman Rd, Reading | +44-(0)118-9583750 | |
| Budget Car Rentals | 45 Caversham Rd, Reading | +44-(0)118-9597029 | |
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Hotels:
| Hotel Name | Address | Phone Number | Distance to EBC |
| Renaissance Hotel | Oxford Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7RH | +44-(0)-118 9586222 | 15-minutes off-peak or 30-minutes peak taxi ride |
| The Forbury Hotel | 26 The Forbury, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3EJ | UK - 08000 789 789 Int: +44-(0)-118 9581234 | 15-minutes off-peak or 30-minutes peak taxi ride |
| Hilton St. Annes Manor | London Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG40 1ST | +44-(0)-118 9772550 | 10-minute taxi ride |
| Millennium Madejski Hotel | Madejski Stadium, Junction 11 M4, Reading, RG2 0FL | +44-(0)-118 9253500 | 20-minute taxi ride |
| The Crowne Plaza | Caversham Bridge, Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8BD | +44-(0)-118 9259988 | 15-minute taxi ride |
| Travelodge Reading | Oxthorn House, 60 Oxford Rd, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7LT | +44-(0)-870 1911710 | 15-minute off-peak or 30-minute peak taxi ride |
| French Horn | Sonning-on-Thames, Berkshire, RG4 6TN | +44-(0)-118 9692204 | 10-minute taxi ride |
| The Crown at Playhatch | Playhatch, Reading, RG4 9QN | +44-(0)-118 9472872 | 15-minute taxi ride |
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Restaurants:
| Restaurant Name | Address | Phone Number |
| Loch Fyne Restaurant | Bear Wharf, Fobney Street, Reading, RG1 6BT | +44-(0)-118 9185850 |
| The London Street Brasserie | Riverside Oracle, 2-4 London Street, Reading, RG1 4SE | +44-(0)-118 9505036 |
| Forbury's | 1 Forbury Square, Reading, RG1 3BB | +44-(0)-118 9574044 |
| L'ortalon | Church Lane, Shinfield, Reading, RG2 9BY | +44-(0)-118 9888500 |
| Bel and The Dragon | Blakes Lock, Off Kenavon Drive, Reading, RG1 3DH | +44-(0)-118 9515790 |
| Cerise at the Forbury hotel | 26 The Forbury, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3EJ | +44-(0)-8000 7897889 |
| The Crown At Playhatch | Playhatch, Reading RG4 9QN | +44-(0)-118 9472872 |
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Entertainment:
| Location Name | Address | Phone Number/E-mail | Description |
| Vue Cinema | Oracle Centre, Central Reading | A modern 16 screen cinema in the heart of Reading’s shopping centre. | |
| Hexagon Theatre | Queens Walk, Reading, RG1 7UA | The Hexagon is a well established multi-purpose venue in the heart of Reading. The Hexagon offers an exciting program of events such as rock, pop, comedy, drama, classical music, and dance. | |
| South Street | 21 South Street, Reading | Fax: +44-(0)-118 9015235 Box Office: +44-(0)-118 9606060 | South Street is a venue that offers exciting events such as rock, pop, comedy, drama, classical music, and dance. |
| Town Hall & 3B's | Concert Hall within the Town Hall Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH | Fax: +44-(0)-118 9566719 Box Office: +44-(0)-118 9606060 | The Concert Hall, located in the centre of Reading, is a magnificent venue to enjoy classical music, drama, and shows. |
| The Jazz Cafe | Madejski Complex, Reading, Berkshire RG2 0FL | Enjoy great food, a superb bar, and fantastic music specializing in the cream of UK jazz, funk, and soul. Showcase events have already included such great names as: Courtney Pine, Average White Band, Alexander O’Neil, The Commitments, The Real Thing, and Shakatak. | |
| The Mill at Sonning | Sonning, Reading Berkshire, RG4 TN | The Mill at Sonning is a dinner theatre in a restored 18th-century flour mill on the River Thames set in the quaint village of Sonning. The Mill offers a variety of performances to suit everyone. | |
| Reading Museum | The Town Hall Blagrave Street Reading Berkshire, RG1 1QH | Reading Museum Service offers learning experiences that are fun and suitable for all the family. You will learn the history of Reading, view art galleries, collections, and much more. | |
| Oracle Centre | Bridge Street, Reading RG1 2AG | A modern 16 screen cinema in the heart of Reading’s shopping centre. |
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Places of Interest:
| Sightseeing | |||
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| Location Name | Address/Location | Phone | Description |
| Windsor Castle | Windsor, Berkshire. Located 20 minutes by train from Reading | Windsor Castle is an official residence of the Queen and the largest occupied castle in the world. A Royal home and fortress for over 900 years, the Castle remains a working palace today. | |
| Henley on Thames | Located 20 minutes by train from Reading | Located just 56 km / 35 miles west of London, Henley is the jewel in Oxfordshire’s crown. Nestled deep in the Thames Valley, it is one of the county’s most picturesque towns. Its main street is elegantly Georgian and there are lovely views downstream to Temple Island. The famous Henley Rowing Regatta is held here annually on the first week of July. | |
| London Eye | Westminster, London. Located approx 1hr by train/underground from Reading | Take a flight on the London Eye and experience the breathtaking panoramas of London. | |
| Madame Tussauds | Marylebone Road London | Telephone: +44-(0)-171 9356861 | Some of the world's famous and infamous well-known personalities have been immortalized in the form of a wax replication. Here, you will see an array of politicians, television and movie stars, sport heroes, and criminals. They all seem so lifelike! |
| London Zoo | Regents Park, London NW1 4RY | Get closer to the world’s wonderful animals. | |
| Sports | ||
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| Location Name | Address | Description |
| Millennium Madejski Stadium | Madejski Stadium, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0FL | The Millennium Stadium is a multi-purpose, all-around venue. With a UEFA 5-Star rating, the stadium has quickly established itself as a world-class venue and is now the home of five major sporting bodies: The Welsh Rugby Union, the Football Association, the Football League, The Football Association of Wales, and the British Speedway Association. |
| Caversham Heath Golf Course | Mapledurham Reading, RG4 7UT | Caversham Heath Golf Club is nestled three miles from Reading, on the borders of Berkshire and Oxfordshire, in the grounds of the historic Mapledurham Estate. It boasts a truly challenging Championship Length course of 7,151 yards, a superb clubhouse, and function facilities. |
| Wentworth Golf Course | Wentworth Drive Virginia Water Surrey, GU25 4LS | The famous Wentworth Golf Course is located approximately 20 miles from Reading at Virginia Waters. Not only a golf course, it has 15 outdoor tennis courts, a 25m indoor pool, children’s pool, a 30m heated outdoor pool, gymnasium, aerobics studio, spa, and restaurant. |
| Wellington Equestrian Centre | Heckfield, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ | Enjoy a leisurely hack through beautiful countryside, or take a private lesson with one of Wellington’s experienced instructors. |
Map:
EBC Area Information and Map
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/about/map-reading.mspx
Driving from Heathrow: Follow signs to M4 West. Exit the M4 at Junction 10 and travel towards Reading on the A329(M) northbound. Follow the A329(M) to the roundabout. At the roundabout, turn right into Thames Valley Business Park. Follow the road through three more roundabouts on to the Microsoft Campus.
Driving from Gatwick: Follow signs to M23 Junction 9 North. Exit the M23 at Junction 8 and travel towards London on the M25 northwest. Exit the M25 at junction 5. Follow signs to M4 West. Exit the M4 at Junction 10 and travel towards Reading on the A329(M) northbound. Follow the A329(M) to the roundabout. At the roundabout, turn right into Thames Valley Business Park. Follow the road through three more roundabouts on to the Microsoft Campus.
http://www.microsoft.com/uk/about/map-reading.mspx
Driving from Heathrow: Follow signs to M4 West. Exit the M4 at Junction 10 and travel towards Reading on the A329(M) northbound. Follow the A329(M) to the roundabout. At the roundabout, turn right into Thames Valley Business Park. Follow the road through three more roundabouts on to the Microsoft Campus.
Driving from Gatwick: Follow signs to M23 Junction 9 North. Exit the M23 at Junction 8 and travel towards London on the M25 northwest. Exit the M25 at junction 5. Follow signs to M4 West. Exit the M4 at Junction 10 and travel towards Reading on the A329(M) northbound. Follow the A329(M) to the roundabout. At the roundabout, turn right into Thames Valley Business Park. Follow the road through three more roundabouts on to the Microsoft Campus.