Betfred Opening Times, 20 Prospect Street, Caversham, Reading RG4 8JG
Planning a visit to Betfred on Prospect Street in Caversham? Here are the full opening times, a live open or closed panel and the bank holiday pattern for this town.
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Betfred Prospect Street, Caversham opening times at a glance
- Monday to Friday
- 09:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 08:30 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 09:30 – 22:00
- Christmas Day
- Closed — required by law
Whichever day you visit, the shop closes at 22:00, except over Christmas and New Year. For a real-time answer, the status panel above shows open or closed and counts down to closing.
Betfred Prospect Street, Caversham opening times
Betfred, 20 Prospect Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JG. Licensed by Reading Borough Council, with the premises licence held by Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited.
This Betfred is on Prospect Street in Caversham, the village centre north of the river. It is a local shop with a regular crowd. It keeps standard Betfred high-street times, with a 22:00 close every night.
| Day | Opens | Closes | Time open |
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Before you travel: the times on this page follow Betfred’s standard high-street pattern. Individual shops occasionally change them for staffing, refurbishment or big events, so if you are heading over late in the evening, check the Betfred store finder first.
Weekday opening times
Weekdays run from 09:00 to 22:00, a thirteen-hour trading day.
| Weekday | Opening times | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 – 22:00 | A calm start to the week, with most visits around the afternoon racing. |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Afternoon racing brings in the regulars; the evening is relaxed. |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Midweek football is the main evening draw. |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Steady afternoon trade and a lift for the evening football. |
| Friday | 09:00 – 22:00 | Weekend accumulators go on from lunchtime onwards. |
Weekend opening times
The weekend times bookend the weekday pattern: 08:30 on Saturday, 09:30 on Sunday.
| Day | Opening times | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | 08:30 – 22:00 | Doors open at 08:30 for the morning racing previews and the day’s first coupons. |
| Sunday | 09:30 – 22:00 | Later start; Premier League and Sunday racing run through the afternoon. |
Weekend footfall from the surrounding shops makes Saturday the busiest day at Betfred Prospect Street, Caversham. Sunday trading is lighter, with the afternoon Premier League games the main draw.
Bank holiday opening times
Betting shops in England and Wales may trade on every bank holiday, with one exception. Under the Gambling Act 2005, every betting premises licence carries a condition that the premises cannot be used to provide gambling facilities on Christmas Day, so this shop is closed on 25 December by law rather than by choice.
The tables below show the pattern Betfred Prospect Street, Caversham usually follows, from Easter to New Year.
Easter opening times
From Good Friday to Easter Monday, expect the normal weekly pattern in Caversham. Good Friday trading has been allowed since the Gambling Act 2005 came into force, and there is no Easter Sunday restriction in Great Britain.
| Day | Falls on | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday before Easter Sunday | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday before Easter Sunday | — | 08:30 – 22:00 |
| Easter Sunday | First Sunday after the first full moon on or after 21 March | — | 09:30 – 22:00 |
| Easter Monday | Day after Easter Sunday | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
Good Friday racing in Britain dates from 2014, when the All-Weather Championships Finals Day was first run on it, so there is an afternoon card to follow. Easter Monday is one of the biggest jumps days of the spring, with several meetings running at once.
May bank holiday opening times
There are two May bank holidays: the early May Monday and the spring bank holiday at the end of the month. Both are normal Monday trading days here.
| Bank holiday | Falls on | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early May bank holiday | First Monday in May | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| Spring bank holiday | Last Monday in May | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
August bank holiday opening times
The late summer bank holiday falls on the last Monday in August and coincides with a heavy afternoon racing card, so expect the shop to be busy from lunchtime.
| Bank holiday | Falls on | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer bank holiday | Last Monday in August | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
Christmas opening times
Christmas is the only time of year when the weekly pattern changes. The shop is closed by law on Christmas Day, finishes early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and runs near-normal days in between, when the racing calendar is at its fullest.
| Day | Date | Next date | Opening times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christmas Eve | 24 December | — | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | — | Closed all day |
| Boxing Day | 26 December | — | 09:00 – 20:00 |
| 27 to 30 December | Between the holidays | — | Normal times, close 20:00 – 22:00 |
| Substitute bank holiday | When 25 or 26 December falls on a weekend | — | 09:00 – 22:00 |
| New Year's Eve | 31 December | — | 09:00 – 18:00 |
| New Year's Day | 1 January | — | 10:00 – 20:00 |
Christmas Eve
Expect the usual 09:00 open and an early close at around 18:00. Racing runs through the afternoon, so the busiest spell is the middle of the day; by early evening the shop is quiet.
Boxing Day
Boxing Day brings the King George VI Chase at Kempton and a full national racing card, which makes it one of the busiest days of the year in Caversham. The shop opens as normal and usually closes at about 20:00.
New Year opening times
New Year’s Eve
Expect an early finish on 31 December, usually about 18:00, after a normal morning start. The evening is quiet, so get any bets on during the day.
New Year’s Day
On 1 January, Betfred Prospect Street, Caversham normally opens around 10:00 and closes around 20:00. There is a full jumps racing programme, so it is a proper trading day, just a shorter one.
The festive times shown here are the usual Betfred pattern rather than a confirmed timetable for Caversham. Branches post their own Christmas times, usually from mid-December, so check the window notice or the Betfred store finder before travelling on 24, 26 or 31 December.
How the live opening times panel works
The status panel at the top of the page works from the current UK time and the published times for Betfred Prospect Street, Caversham, so the open or closed flag, today’s close and the countdown are always current. A few details on how it behaves:
What the status means
The flag reads Open during published trading times and Closed outside them. While the shop is closed, the countdown shows the time until it next opens; while it is open, it shows the time until closing, which matters most in the last hour.
Last bets and settling up
Cash betting at the counter stops a few minutes before the published close while staff settle slips and cash up. If you have winnings to collect at Betfred Prospect Street, Caversham, get there at least ten minutes before closing.
Getting there
Three Google Maps shortcuts sit at the top of the page: a pin on the shop, directions from your current location, and a Street View preview of the street. Reading station is a little over half a mile south across Caversham Bridge. Buses serve the town centre.
Nearby Betfred shops and their opening times
Other Betfred branches within reach of Caversham, ordered by straight-line distance from RG4 8JG. All are licensed by Reading Borough Council.
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Betfred, Henley Road, Caversham, Reading120 Henley Road, Caversham, Reading RG4 6DH
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Betfred, 158 Friar Street, Reading158 Friar Street, Reading RG1 1HJ
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Betfred, 107 Friar Street, Reading107 Friar Street, Reading RG1 1EP
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Betfred, Oxford Road, ReadingUnit 1, Battle Hospital Redevelopment, Oxford Road, Reading RG30 1EN
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Betfred, Meadway Precinct, Tilehurst, Reading7 Meadway Precinct, Tilehurst, Reading RG30 4AA
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Betfred, Coronation Square, Reading32 Coronation Square, Reading RG30 3QN
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Betfred, 224-226 Northumberland Avenue, Reading224–226 Northumberland Avenue, Reading RG2 7QA
Other bookmakers nearby and their opening times
Prefer another bookmaker? Each row opens Google Maps centred on RG4 8JG, showing the nearest branches of that brand around Caversham and their current opening times.
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Paddy PowerNearest branches to Prospect Street, Caversham, RG4 8JG
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Reading Borough Council also licenses independent bookmakers in the area, some of which keep shorter times than the national chains. The council’s gambling premises register is the authoritative list.
About this shop
| Trading name | Betfred |
|---|---|
| Address | 20 Prospect Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JG |
| Premises type | Betting shop |
| Licensee | Done Brothers (Cash Betting) Limited |
| Licensing authority | Reading Borough Council |
| Area | Caversham, Reading |
| Nearest main roads | Prospect Street; Church Street; Bridge Street |
| Public transport | Reading station about 0.6 miles; buses along Prospect Street |
Christchurch Meadows and the Thames are a short walk south.
Frequently asked questions
- What time does Betfred on Prospect Street, Caversham open?
- It opens at 09:00 Monday to Friday, 08:30 on Saturday and 09:30 on Sunday. Saturday is the earliest opening of the week.
- What time does Betfred on Prospect Street, Caversham close today?
- The closing time for today is shown live at the top of this page, alongside a countdown. Standard closing time is 22:00 every day.
- Is Betfred on Prospect Street, Caversham open on a Sunday?
- Yes, from 09:30 to 22:00. Sunday is the latest start of the week.
- Can I place a bet in the shop on Christmas Day?
- No. Every betting shop in Great Britain is closed on Christmas Day. It is a condition attached to premises licences granted under the Gambling Act 2005, not a company decision.
- Does the shop open over Easter?
- Yes. Betfred Prospect Street, Caversham trades on Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Good Friday opening has been lawful since the Gambling Act 2005 came into force.
- What are the bank holiday times at Betfred Prospect Street, Caversham?
- The May and August bank holidays run on normal Monday times, 09:00 to 22:00. Over Christmas and New Year, expect early closes around 18:00 on 24 and 31 December, 09:00 to 20:00 on Boxing Day, 10:00 to 20:00 on New Year’s Day, and no opening on Christmas Day.
- When is the earliest I can get into the shop?
- The earliest opening is 08:30 on Saturday. Other days start at 09:00, or 09:30 on Sunday, and closing is 22:00 outside the Christmas and New Year period.
- Is there parking near Betfred Prospect Street, Caversham?
- Yes, in most cases. Spaces on the surrounding streets are generally easy to find outside peak shopping times; check the signs before you leave the car.
- How do I get to the shop?
- Use the directions button at the top of the page. It opens Google Maps and plots a route from your current location to 20 Prospect Street, Caversham, RG4 8JG. Reading station about 0.6 miles; buses along Prospect Street.