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 - Thursday 31 December 2026 | Open (Normal hours) |
| Friday 1 January 2027 | Closed (Bank holiday) |
| Monday 4 January 2027 | Open (Business as usual) |
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.
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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