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You can find out more about Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH) by visiting their website.
Visit RBH websiteAccessibility information
View a detailed accessibility guide created by AccessAble for this location, including information about entrances, facilities, and parking, to help you plan your visit.
Frequently asked questions
What accessibility features does this site have?
We have a number of facilities available at Fir Tree House / Upton Park Hospital, including:
- Wheelchair and step-free access
- Access to disabled toilets
- A translation service
- A braille translation service
- A signing service
Does this site provide internet access?
Yes, this site does provide internet access.
What other facilities are available at this site?
We have a number of facilities available at Fir Tree House / Upton Park Hospital, including:
- Children's play area
- Café
- A shop for basic supplies
Is there car parking?
On site
Parking on site is free.
Herschel Car Park
If our parking area is full, you can use the Herschel Car Park.
You will need to pay on exit (ANPR).
Herschel Street
Slough
SL1 1XS
The car park is open from 7am to 10pm, 7 days a week.
Any vehicles left after 9:30pm will be locked in until 7am the following morning.
Are there service specific opening times?
Location and service specific opening times may differ. Please contact the service directly to check opening times.
Getting here
By car
Find the latest information on the Royal Berkshire Hospital website.
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Route planner: Use the AA Route Planner for tailored driving directions.
By bus
A number of buses travel between the hospital and Reading town centre. For up-to-date service details call Reading Buses on 0118 959 4000 or visit: www.reading-buses.co.uk
Some Thames Valley buses stop at the hospital; for service details call 0118 973 3486 or visit: https://www.thamesvalleybuses.com/
There is a 300 'hospital' park and ride service between Royal Berkshire Hospital and the Mereoak and Thames Valley Park park and ride sites.
The 300 bus service runs Monday to Friday from 6am until 7pm buses run up to every 20 minutes, journeys cost £2 per single and parking costs £1 at Mereoak and £1 per hour at Thames Valley Park, capped at £4 per day.
For more information see Reading Buses website.
Timetables
By train
There are frequent services by train to Reading town centre from outlying areas served by the hospital. For up to date information on train services call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 4849 50 or visit: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk. The hospital is a 15 minute walk from Reading railway station.
Booking services