Pipers Island facts for kids
Pipers Island is a small island in the River Thames in England. It is one of the smallest islands named on maps of the Thames. You can find it near the town of Reading.
The island is connected to Caversham Bridge by a special walkway called a gangway. This bridge links Reading to its nearby area, Caversham.
What is on Pipers Island?
Pipers Island has been changed into a public house and restaurant called The Island. This means it's a place where people can eat and drink.
The area around the restaurant has wooden decks. These decks are used by people eating at the restaurant. They are also used for boats to dock, or tie up. You can even find boats for hire here. Larger boats also offer hourly river cruises during the summer.
How to Get to Pipers Island
Pipers Island is one of the smallest islands officially named on maps of the River Thames. It is about 0.147 acres in size. This is roughly the same size it was over 100 years ago.
You can reach the island by walking across a footbridge. This bridge connects the island to the middle of Caversham Bridge. Caversham Bridge is a road bridge that links Reading to Caversham.
Island Location
The island is located near the main part of Reading. It is connected by a walkway to the middle of Caversham Bridge. This bridge is important because it connects Reading to Caversham, which is on the other side of the river.
