Direction details to our sites are as follows:
Reading site
Reading Scientific Services Ltd.
Reading Science Centre
Customer Services: +44 (0)118 918 4076
Switchboard: +44 (0)118 918 4000
Please find our opening hours over the festive period below. Outside of the dates listed, we are open as normal.
| Date | Opening Hours |
| Wednesday 23 December 2026 | 9:00 to 17:00 (last sample delivery cut off*) |
| Thursday 24 December 2026 | 9:00 to 14:00 GMT (Closing early)* |
| Friday 25 December 2026 | Closed (Christmas day) |
| Monday 28 December 2026 | Closed (Bank holiday) |
| Tuesday 29 December 2026 | Open (Normal hours) |
| Wednesday 30 December 2026 | 9:00 to 17:00 (last sample delivery cut off*) |
| Thursday 31 December 2026 | 9:00 to 14:00 GMT (Closing early)* |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | Closed (Bank holiday) |
| Monday 4 January 2027 | Open (Business as usual) |
Before Christmas: The latest we can accept delivery of samples is 17:00pm GMT on Wednesday 23 December 2026. After this time, we will not be able to receive samples until we reopen on Tuesday 29 December 2026.
Before New Year: The latest we can accept delivery of samples is 17:00pm GMT on Wednesday 30 December 2026. After this time, we will not be able to receive samples until we reopen on Monday 4 January 2027.
If you have any questions regarding our opening hours over the holiday period, please get in touch on +44 (0)118 918 4076 or email foodsales@rssl.com / lifesciencesales@rssl.com
Reading Scientific Services Ltd.
Reading Science Centre
Reading Scientific Services Ltd
2-3 Millars Business Centre
Fishponds Close
Wokingham, Berkshire
RG41 2TZ, United Kingdom
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