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Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 2
Reading International Business Park................................................................................................. 3
Map.............................................................................................................................................. 4
Transport ...................................................................................................................................... 5
Hotels........................................................................................................................................ 6-7
Restaurant & Bars .......................................................................................................................... 8
Entertainment and Activities ............................................................................................................ 9
Additional Information .................................................................................................................. 10

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INTRODUCTION

Reading is a thriving business hub, rated the UK’s number 1 city for economic success and well-
being and Europe’s 10th most attractive location for foreign direct investment.

Only 25 minutes from London by train, Reading is home to some of the world’s most famous
companies such as Microsoft, Oracle Corporation, BG Group, Verizon Business and Symantec
and is a hub for companies in finance, legal, ITC, bio pharma, retail, transport and logistics,
green technologies, energy and bio tech as well as other sectors.

Reading’s transport system and hotel sector is well set up to cater for business visitors and
Reading has a wealth of restaurants, cafes and leisure activities for business entertaining or
relaxation at the end of the working day.

For more information on Reading in general, please visit http://www.reading-guide.co.uk/

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READING INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS PARK

AspenTech Ltd.

C2 Reading International Business Park

Basingstoke Road,
Reading, Berkshire,
RG2 6DT

Reception: +44 (0118) 9226508

The AspenTech EMEA headquarters office is based in the Reading International Business Park on
the outskirts of Reading next to Junction 11 of the M4. It is 20 minutes away from the center of
Reading and within easy distance of London and the surrounding airports.

Please remember the name of the business park if you intend to travel here by taxi as there are
several business parks in Reading. The building is also known as Verizon.

The AspenTech office is situated in Spur C of the RIBP on the 2 nd floor.

All visitors need to sign in everyday at the main Reception (Ground Floor) and AspenTech
Reception (2nd Floor).

The AspenTech office doors are unlocked between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM. Outside of these
hours, access is only gained with an employee security pass. Visitors would need to be let in by
the receptionist.

Parking

Visitor parking is situated outside the front of the building. Please provide your car registration
details to the receptionist at the Ground Floor.

Buses

The bus timetable for buses to Central Reading and Reading Train Station are located at the bus
stop, right outside the main reception. This is also available upon request.

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MAP

Map showing the location of Reading International Business Park from Reading Town Center.

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TRANSPORT

Air

The nearest airport to Reading is London Heathrow, which is 25 miles (40 km) away by road.

London Gatwick is 60 miles (97 km) away by road and is served by direct trains from Reading.

London Luton is also 60 miles (97 km) away by road, whilst London Stansted is 90 miles (140 km)
away; both can be reached by rail by changing stations in central London. The airport at London
City can also be reached by a combination of rail services.

Rail Air

An express bus service named RailAir links Reading with Heathrow.

http://www.railair.com/

Rail

Reading is a major junction point on the National Rail system, and as a consequence Reading
station is a major transfer point as well as serving heavy originating and terminating traffic.

For train times and tickets, please visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Bus

Journey time from Reading Station to Reading International Business Park is approximately 20
minutes.
For bus times and tickets, please visit http://www.reading-buses.co.uk/

Car

Reading International Business Park is situated just off junction 11 of the M4 and is within easy
reach of London, Heathrow, and Gatwick airports. There are visitor parking spaces available.
The postcode for satellite navigation systems is RG2 6DT.

Taxi

You can book in advance for taxis to and from the airports and hotels.

http://www.500cars.com/
+44 (0) 118 959 99 99
bookings@500cars.com

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HOTELS

The 3 hotels listed below are the hotels closest to the AspenTech Office/Reading International
Business Park.

Hilton Reading
www.hilton.co.uk/reading

Address: Drake Way, Reading RG2 0GQ

Phone: 0118 916 9000

Holiday Inn Reading South

http://www.hireadingsouthhotel.co.uk/

Address: 500 Basingstoke Rd, Reading RG2 0SL

Phone: 0871 702 9067

Millennium Madejski Hotel

http://www.millenniumhotels.co.uk/millenniumreading/

Address: Madejski Stadium, Reading

Phone: 0118 925 3500

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The following hotels are located in Central Reading:

Crowne Plaza Hotel Reading

Caversham Bridge, Reading RG1 8BD
0118 925 9988

Hotel Ibis Reading

25A Friar St, Reading RG1 1DP
0118 953 3500

Malmaison Hotel
18-20 Station Rd, Reading RG1 1JX
0844 693 0660

Hotel Novotel Reading Centre

25b Friar St, Reading RG1 1DP
0118 952 2600

Premier Inn – Reading

Letcombe Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1 2HN
0871 527 8924

Mercure George Hotel

10 - 12 King Street, Berkshire, Reading RG1 2HE
0118 957 3445

The Forbury Hotel

26 The Forbury, Reading, West Berkshire RG1 3EJ
0118 952 7770

Pentahotel Reading
Oxford Rd, Reading, Berkshire RG1 7RH
0118 958 6222

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RESTAURANTS & BARS

Reading has a large selection of bars and restaurants in the town center, particularly around
the Oracle and Riverside. The following websites have recommendations and information
about restaurants, bars, and pubs in the area:

http://www.readingrestaurants.com/
http://www.theoracle.com/
http://www.readingpubs.co.uk/

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ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES

If you are in Reading for a few days or even just a one night stopover, you might be
interested in some of the entertainment venues around.

Below are a few links to helpful websites.

Around Reading

If you are looking for free entertainment and a bit of history, you can walk alongside the
River Thames or Kennet, or visit one of the museums.
For more information, visit http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/

Cinema

http://www.myvue.com/home/cinema/reading

Shopping

http://www.theoracle.com/
http://www.broadstreetmall.com/

Sports

The Madejski Stadium is a football stadium located a few minutes away from the office. It is
the home of Reading Football Club playing in the Football League Championship and the
rugby union club London Irish as tenants.
For more information, visit http://www.stadiumguide.com/madejski/

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

 There is a fire alarm test in the building, every Monday morning, at 10 AM.
 The toilets are located just outside the office doors, opposite the elevators.
 The building is entirely non-smoking. Smoking is only permitted at the designated
smoking areas outside the building and car park.
 If you require additional information such as bus timetables, or booking a cab, please
ask the receptionist.

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