Rivermead Leisure Centre

If you’ve got a toddler in tow, this Reading leisure centre is genuinely one of the better options in the area. The soft play and pool combo means you can tire them out properly, and the under-4s play setup — slides, swings, sandbox — is nicely sized for little ones without being overwhelming. It’s the kind of place where you don’t spend half your visit stressing about cleanliness, which parents around here definitely notice and appreciate. Worth knowing about if you’re local and doing the weekly “wear them out” routine.