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Beale Park

Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NH, England
0870 777 7160
Ranked #5 of 23 attractions in Reading
4.0 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Traveller Description: Beale Park is an animal park and children's play area located just outside Reading. more »
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Oxford, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

its a good little farm park its hard to know what to say i think because we been there so much i board of it now but good for childen under 5 very expessive for food . got lovely swimming pool in the summer More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I live in reading and knew little of beale park (think thats down to poor advertiseing) so when we went there as a family i was slightly prepared to be dissapointed. but thankfully that never happened although compered to most zoo/ animal parks its quite small but this adds to the charm of it. its not over crowded and you... More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Wasn't the best place in the world, would recommend Marwell Zoo every time. More

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London
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Train ride included in admission, surprised a 2 year old has to pay admission though. Not a particularly busy day but lots of uncleared tables outside restaurant and insufficient bins around site. No recycling bins. Overall a pleasant enough park and ample play equipment for even the youngest children. Grandson enjoyed himself. Lots of picnic space. More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Beal park was good but we felt it was a bit dated and thought the could have been more interactive areas for kids and adults and the food was a bit pricey. More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Had a great birthday here, whole family of 10 including 4 children had a great day out. Birthday cake and party hats the whole works. Plenty of picnic spots and shady areas if hot and sunny. Kids have fun running around, no need to spend a fortune once you are there. More

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Ashford, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

A great place to take young grandchildren. The train excited much interest as did the model bronze pig. Plenty to keep them occupied. More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

A nice, clean, pleasant park in open countryside. Good for smaller children Reasonably priced and a good day out More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

A great mix of animals and children's play equipment. Not too big. Have visited many times over the years, a family favourite. More

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sussex
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Plenty of things to do and animals too see also the train... More

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