Meet Reading are ready and waiting to work with you to hold your next meeting, conference or away day in the capital of the Thames Valley. We work with all the major meeting and event venues in Reading to make your job easier.
Why Reading? Well, it’s all about location, location, location. Reading is one of the best- connected meeting locations in the UK – on the M4, 23 minutes by train from Paddington and directly linked to central London on the Elizabeth Line. In fact, you can reach Reading directly from over 250 stations across the UK.
We are a great value alternative to big cities with delegate rates around £50. Enjoy all the benefits of a big city without the drawbacks… and much cheaper.
More than likely, there are lots of businesses in your sector already based in Reading. From big pharma to financial services, defence to technology, you’ll be amazed how many global brands have offices here.
Reading’s broad selection of venues can host events from 7 to 700 and with over 2500 bedrooms in Reading, turning an away day into a residential conference is easy. And there are a great selection of event specialist companies in the area to come and help you make your event interactive, fun and stimulating for your business needs.
Once you’re here, you’ll find Reading is a fun place to hold your event. Step aboard on the Thames, try out the latest experiential venue – social darts anyone? Make cocktails or just dine really well, Reading offers fun and variety.
Suggested venues
Reading’s historic Town Hall is a beautiful Grade II* listed building with seating for up to 700, as well as small meeting rooms for up to 12. And just two minutes’ walk from the station.
Located just two minutes from the M4, Holiday Inn Reading South has all options covered with 202 bedrooms, 11 meeting rooms and 280 car parking spaces onsite.
The green award-winning campus of the University of Reading (Venue Reading) hosts meetings, conferences and functions throughout the year for anything from a small meeting to a large residential conference with 2,000 bedrooms available over summer months.
Malmaison Reading is the historic station hotel, impeccably located for business voyagers and for everything Reading has to offer. Setting up camp at Malmaison Reading for your event is the equivalent of holding the key to the city.
De Vere Wokefield Estate is home to 250 acres of glorious Berkshire countryside, an 18-hole championship golf course and an abundance of leisure facilities as well as 376 beautifully appointed bedrooms and 39 flexible meeting and event spaces. And there is also team building on site.
Novotel Reading Centre offers the ideal setting for business stays. Located in the heart of Reading, delegates enjoy modern rooms, a stylish gourmet bar and flexible meeting spaces.
At Hilton Reading, 210 stylish bedrooms meet 700+ sqm of flexible, modern meeting space—ideal for impactful conferences and unforgettable events. Perfectly positioned just off the M4 and minutes from central Reading.
Penta Reading has 11 event spaces, kitted out with all the tech you need, all accessible via the ground floor with a capacity of 350. The Pentalounge is always available for breaktime, dinnertime, or playtime and there are 206 bedrooms just upstairs.
The Roseate Reading blends heritage and luxury in the beautifully restored former Shire Hall. With exquisite design and 55 elegant bedrooms, award-winning dining, a serene spa and versatile event spaces, it is the perfect destination for your next small business event.
Green Park Business Park is the choice of many discerning companies and you can join them by holding your event at its Conference Centre – anything from a one-to-one meeting to a large annual conference.
And at the end of the day…..
Stanlake Park is one of England’s oldest wine producers, set in 130 acres of countryside. Treat your delegates to an estate tour and tastings, just 15 minutes outside Reading.
All aboard Thames River Cruise for a meeting or celebration for 10–50 guests. Enjoy a scenic cruise through Wind in the Willows countryside during lunch or after your event, with buffet or formal dining and entertainment options.
Indulge in authentic Italian wines and delicious food pairings at Vino Vita; check out the flagship venue of Siren Craft Brew with its 28+ taps of beautiful, brewery-fresh beer or take a tour of the Siren Tap Yard; step into the ultimate playground at Urban Fun and battle it out in darts, sing your heart out in karaoke and refuel at the buzzing bar and kitchen; channel your inner warrior with axe throwing or beer pong at Boom Battle Bar; step up to the oche for the latest social darts experience at Flight Club or step into 1970s glamour at Cosy Club for lunch, cocktails or dinner.
Do talk to us if you would like Reading venues to bid for your event. Make the surprisingly sensible choice and consider Reading for your next event.
