The Bath Road Reservoir is situated on the A4 Bath Road which leads into Reading from the West. The site itself is 150 years old and covers a large area of approximately 5.38 acres.
The site has 2 underground reservoirs, covered entirely by vegetation. These have been isolated from human contact for the over 150 years, this site has been allowed to develop naturally into an ecosystem and a haven for wildlife, and has become home to a wide range of wildlife including protected species. Roebuck deer, badgers, owls, slow worms, muntjac, foxes, hedgehogs, and a variety of birds and butterfiles are just a few of the more commonly-sited creatures.
The Water Tower at the front is a Grade II listed building and a number of trees on the site are also under legal protection. The outline and size of the Water Tower make this an important and prominent landmark in the Reading skyline.