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The city of Reading is located in the south-east of England, just a short journey from London. Reading is home to several universities, including the University of Reading and Henley Business School, as well as being known for its annual music festival, which takes place in July. This makes Reading a popular destination for events of all kinds due to the variety of spaces on offer, from small meeting rooms to more interesting backdrops for product launches, pop ups, awards ceremonies and much more. The city is also home to the Hexagon Theatre, which hosts a variety of events such as comedy shows, musicals, and plays, and there are also a number of art galleries and museums here, including the Museum of Reading and the Reading Museum and Art Gallery. Transportation to and from Reading is excellent. There are two international airports within an hour's drive of the city and a number of train and bus lines that connect Reading to the rest of the country, making it easy to reach!
Top venues in Reading
Harbour Suite 1 is a bright and airy room, suitable for many events, such as business and leisure events, as well as weddings.
Our biggest room with plenty of natural day light, High definition SMART screen, wooden floor and lovely ambience is ideal for meetings, private dining or any other events. Direct access from the parking area makes it really convenient for the delegates.
This versatile space can be used as a full auditorium for large scale events such as conferences, presentations or large meetings. Or, as a draped short hall with the use of our in house draping system, allowing to create a blank canvas ballroom. The various layouts can accommodate huge conferences from 1,000 - 12,334 delegates in a theatre style layout or 1,400 for a corporate dinner dance or awards ceremony in a banquet set up.
The Apollo is a unique and inspiring space to host conferences, large meetings and staff forums. We have flexible formats that can host from 400 to 3341 theater style and up to 680 cabaret style and our former use as a 1930's art deco cinema means there are fabulous views of the stage from all over our auditorium. We are able to offer a dry hire fee if you'd prefer to source your own catering and AV or we can make you event planning simple and offer a full DDR package. We are an unusual central London conference venue for those looking for something fresh and a little different.
The Rooftop Terrace is one of London's best kept secrets. Perfect for summer drinks or cosy winter nights. A perfect space for live music and DJ's, creating a unique vibe for you and your guests. With two bars and plenty of space to dance there's nothing not to love!
Dine in style at Leighton House. For private dinners up to 18 guests, you can have the chance to dine at Fredric, Lord Leighton's actual dining table. Take in lush interiors while you enjoy your delicious meal prepared by our exclusive caterer, Bovingdons. For up to 60 guests, dine in Leighton's studio where he created his most famous works of art. Filled with beautiful paintings, sketches and sculptures, immerse your guests in a world of art. Start with welcome drinks in the stunning Arab Hall then proceed into the dining room or studio for dinner. Both options are exclusive hire of the house
The starting grid is full. The atmosphere is electric. Put the pedal to the metal and discover the true meaning of adrenaline. Race our all-electric go-karts through busy Japanese streets to test your skill, reflexes and nerve. Speed through 8-metre downhills into high-speed banked corners and leave your friends and family in the dust. With the most high-powered e-Karts on the market, this is multiple lapse of unbridled excitement. Ideal for Corporate events, team building and way days or Networking events and conferencing
The Great Hall is one of London’s largest and most versatile function spaces for hire. Situated on the ground floor of the club’s West Stand, it offers high ceilings and 1,400m2 of load bearing floor space. From 350 guests to 1,000 guests, gala dinners, receptions, exhibitions, conference, meetings, workshop spaces and special events can be accommodated with ease. The Great Hall is a perfect blank canvas on which you can create your event.
A brand new and exclusive events space in the heart of Chelsea! Suitable for Christmas parties, Drinks receptions, Birthdays, Corporate Entertainment, Networking Events - Club Royale London is your go-to-events space with a taste of luxury! A stones throw from Mayfair and opposite Kensington Palace, Club Royale has been created to provide an unparalleled experience for both clients and guests.
Illuminate is a progressive new venue designed to both anticipate and surpass the needs of the ever-evolving events industry. Illuminate is situated on Levels 4 and 5 of the Science Museum. It will be available for both daytime and evening hire, with capacities of up to 400 for dinners and conferences and 450 for receptions. Among the unique features of this new space is a panoramic window on Level 5. Offering stunning views of the City and an abundance of natural daylight, it will be a key element in ensuring a productive meeting or conference experience.
Originally built to record orchestras and big bands, Studio One is an inspiring setting for any event. Regarded as the UK’s premier orchestral studio, it has witnessed the recording of some of the most famous scores in cinema history including the scores for Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings and many more. The blank canvas space is versatile enough to accommodate large receptions, dinners and award ceremonies but can also be transformed to deliver the unique Record a Song Experience.
Located next to the Grace Gate, and overlooking the Pavilion and the Harris Garden, the Thomas Lord Suite combines considerable style with ease of use. With natural daylight and open-plan flexibility, it is a large and versatile venue that can suit different sizes of groups and is an ideal setting for birthday parties, Christmas parties, receptions and weddings. The space is also available as a dry hire with selected outside caterers.
The space has natural light and is complete with a private bar, small terrace and bathroom. There is a TV screen which can be used for visuals, and you can connect into our speakers for any audio requirements. Capacity is 2-32 guests over one table, up to 50 guests over four tables and between 40-100 standing, depending on the set up required. We can host Corporate Dinners, Cocktail & Canapé Parties, Product Launches, Bar/Bat Mitzvah's, Weddings, Kids Parties, etc.
Experience quintessential London charm in the sumptuous surroundings of this magnificent Grande Dame hotel.
Our Roof Garden has an expansive retractable roof, offering an abundance of natural light & a south-facing terrace with panoramic views of Belgravia - the perfect backdrop to any wedding. The space can accommodate up to 120 seated or up to 160 guests standing using both the indoors & outdoors space.
Evolution London is an inspiring blank canvas space, designed specifically with events in mind. Our experienced team and in-house suppliers will support you in tailoring the venue specifically to your event requirements, with resident caterers Moving Venue on hand to create innovative menus, and technical partner Encore onsite with a pre-installed, high-spec production package. This large-scaled venue can play host to a wide range of events, including awards ceremonies, conferences, dinners, fashion shows, product launches, parties, charity events, exhibitions and televised events.
