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PA Life Club: MEET Beyond London Venue Showcase in Reading

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MEET Beyond London and Visit Reading Venue Showcase is a fantastic opportunity for PA Life Club members to see some of the best venues Reading has to offer.

The Fam trip will take place from Thursday 18th โ€ฏafternoon to lunch time on Fridayโ€ฏ19th May.

Reading is the de facto capital of the Thames Valley and is one of the best-located business centres in the UK.ย MEET beyond Londonย andย Visit Readingย have teamed up to show PA Club members around the town so you can discover first-hand how accessible it is for your meetings and events.ย 

Just 22 minutes from London direct on the Great Western Mainline as well as connected directly with central London, the City, and Docklands on the new Elizabeth Line, Reading can be reached direct from over 250 locations by rail.โ€ฏย 

Whilst there is a huge choice of venues across Reading, the beauty of this venue showcase is that everyย venue we will show you is located within a 10-minute walk of Reading Station, with no need for taxis, cars, or transfers โ€“ making it more sustainable too!โ€ฏย 

A CHANCE TO SEE GREAT VENUES IN READING WITH MEET BEYOND LONDON

PA Club Members will be staying atโ€ฏPentahotel Readingโ€ฏone of the finest hotels on offer. With 206 bedrooms, this six-floor concept hotel is designed with style and comfort in mind. You will explore the array of flexible Penta Plus meeting rooms and suites, offering theatre capacities of up to 250 theatre style. Youโ€™ll also discover the Pentalounge โ€“ an inspired space for break time, dinnertime, or playtime โ€“ with pool tables and PlayStations.โ€ฏย 

Pre-dinnerย drinks will be enjoyed atโ€ฏThe Thames Lidoโ€ฏbefore a show round of this unique venue. The Lido was an Edwardian Ladiesโ€™ Bathing pool that has been transformed into a high-end restaurant, bar, pool, and spa. With plenty of natural daylight, it accommodates up to 80 people for a standing event, or 56 people seated.ย 

Dinner will be enjoyed atโ€ฏThe Roseate, Readingโ€™s most Luxury Hotel, best known for its spectacular attention to detail. Designed for business and pleasure, with the latest technology and stylish surroundings. You will enjoy dinner and a show round of this fine hotel including its 30-seat private cinema ideal for corporate presentations or VIP guests.ย 

On Friday, after breakfast we will take you on a tour of Readingโ€ฏTown Hallโ€ฏ-ย this beautiful Grade II* listed building boasts the largest theatre capacity in Reading and is just a stoneโ€™s throw from the station making it a great location for large-scale conferences. Its stunning Victorian Gothic facade provides the wow factor whilst its 700-seat state-of-the-art concert hall speaks for itself.ย 

The day will end with a short walk through theย town to theโ€ฏCrowne Plaza Readingย on the banks of the Thames. To quench your thirst you will enjoy Cocktails, a light lunch, and a show round, followed by a welcome aboard aย Thames River Cruiseย vessel, moored in front of the hotel.ย Here you will be introduced to a few more local businesses that are also able to enhance an event held in Reading.โ€ฏย 

TIMINGS

Thursday 18 Mayย 

5 pm Arrive in Reading โ€“ย travel to Penta Hotel /Check-inย 

6 pm Drinks atโ€ฏThe Thames Lidoย 

8 pm Dinner atโ€ฏThe Roseateย 

โ€ฏFri 19 Mayย 

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by hotel meeting spaces showground.ย 

10 am Visitโ€ฏTown Hallโ€ฏshowgroundย 

11.30 Crown Plaza Reading and Thames River Cruiseย 

2 pm Finish.โ€ฏ โ€ฏย 

ย Please RSVP by completing the booking form.

WHO IS MEET BEYOND LONDONย 

MEET Beyond London (MBL) is run by the tourism body- Tourism South East, and is dedicated to inspiring event planners, and showcasing the array of unique destinations and high-quality event venues around South East England that rival London. From grand castles to contemporary museums.โ€ฏย 

If you are looking to escape the ordinary and explore unique conference and event spaces beyond the city, MEET Beyond Londonโ€™s free, user-friendly website allows you to seamlessly browse venues, and gain access to a range of helpful, resources including theโ€ฏall-new capacity finder tool.ย 

MBL isnโ€™t a venue-finding agency, we donโ€™t charge a fee โ€“ we just love shouting about what great destinations are on offer, and signposting to amazing event spaces that stand out from the crowd.ย 

WHO IS VISIT READING?

Managed by REDA โ€“ Reading Economy and Destination Agency, Visit Reading is the official tourism arm for Reading and the wider Reading region. The website promotes,โ€ฏย andโ€ฏareas to explore. It also has a dedicatedย Meetings and Event sectionย dedicated to showcasing the large array of quality conference and event spaces outside of London.โ€ฏย 

Please complete the booking form and you will be notified asap if you have a place, places are limited and offered on first come basis.