The following activities are often available in Reading, offering opportunities for students to participate in and learn about English culture:Join the crowds at Madejski Stadium as you cheer for the home teams. Reading is home to many sports teams, providing the avid sports fan a year full of events and excitement.  Attend a music concert or festival! Reading has a vibrant music scene with numerous venues and events each week. The world-renowned Reading Festival attracts crowds of music fans each August.Visiting the bustling Farmer's Market to pick up some local goods from the surrounding Thames Valley.Join in with locals as you wander the main streets of Reading's downtown. There is plenty of shopping in addition to great restaurants and cafes. If you are interested in just watching the world go by, grab a bench alongside the river to take a load off, read a book or simply watch the passersby.Take a break from schoolwork to go for a jog, take a hike or simply spend the afternoon enjoying one of the many parks and green-spaces in or around Reading. Get to know the wildlife that surrounds you in England.