Address
5th Floor30-31 Friar Street (off Merchants Place)
Reading
RG1 1DX
Telephone
0300 123 1142
Textphone
0300 123 1264
Email: ascbirmingham@
justice.gov.uk
How to find us at Reading
5th Floor, 30-31 Friar Street (off Merchants Place), Reading, RG1 1DX
Tel: 0300 123 1142 Textphone: 0300 123 1264 Email: ascbirmingham@justice.gov.uk
By road
The hearing centre is located in Reading town centre in Merchants Place. From Friar Street the entrance to Merchants Place is between the Ann Harvey clothing store and the Nando’s restaurant. Merchants Place can also be accessed via Garrard Street opposite the NCP multi storey car park. From Junction 11 of M4 take the exit for Reading (Central & South) Basingstoke A33.
Follow this road which will eventually dip below street level. Bear left and go up the ramp. At the roundabout take the exit for Garrard Street. Follow the road round and turn right onto Garrard Street and then turn a right again and then right again. This will place you on Friar Street and the venue will be on your right.
By Rail/Underground
The nearest train station is Reading Rail Station which is approximately 5 minutes walk from the hearing centre. Exit the station, turn left and head towards the roundabout. At the roundabout head straight onto Station Road. Take the second right onto Friar Street. Continue along Friar Street until you reach Merchants Place between the Ann Harvey Clothing store and Nando’s restaurant. The venue is in Merchants Place on your left. For more information about train times, please visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk.
By Bus
Most buses stop at the train station. Directions to the venue from the train station are detailed above. www.transportdirect.info.
Facilities and Accessibility
The venue is accessible by wheelchair.
There are disabled toilet facilities are available.
