Venue Reading offer a wide range of event services and venues at the University of Reading Whiteknights & London Road campuses, with everything from traditional buildings rich in heritage to modern state-of-the-art meeting rooms. We can stage concerts in the magnificent Grade 2 listed Great Hall, and host dinners and functions, product launches, private parties and much more.
We have a number of all year round spaces and a range of facilities for larger conferences during the summer period.
We have a number of venues located in traditional setting of Park House on the Whiteknights Campus, a perfect place for all types of events including private parties, functions, and other special occasions.
A beautiful Grade 2 listed building which was opened in 1905, the Great Hall has a fixed stage with a magnificent organ and grand piano, ample space for a choir and orchestra, and can seat audiences of 350 to 500.
We know this is a difficult time for you, and our aim is to simplify the planning of your loved one’s Celebration of Life event. We offer a variety of private function spaces suitable for 20 to 500 guests.
The Venue Reading team have hosted a number of film production companies on our campuses – whether it be for a film or commercial, we have access to a wide selection of internal and external settings for commercial and non-commercial filming.
Venue Reading have negotiated preferential rates for anyone visiting the University who needs to stay close to campus. Click below to view alternative accommodation options for your stay nearby.
Find your way to our campus venues from the car park. Use at walking pace on the day and see a faster version if you want to familiarise yourself before arriving.
The Minghella Building at the University of Reading offers a suite of high-spec, flexible facilities designed to inspire and empower filmmakers, theatre-makers, and digital creatives alike. Whether you’re planning a film shoot, a live performance, a corporate showcase, or a creative workshop, Minghella Studios provides the perfect backdrop.
Venue Reading has worked with a range of local community groups and charities over the years and the University of Reading is actively involved in supporting charitable causes and engaging with the local community.
We can offer all year round availability with a flexible range of capacities and facilities, including meeting rooms, lecture theatres and exhibition space, along with an extensive range of on-site halls accommodation during the summer holidays.
During the summer we are able to offer a range of convenient and affordable premium halls accommodation at the University of Reading.
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With easy access to the M4, our Whiteknights and London Road campuses are situated a few miles from Reading town centre, with excellent transport links to the campuses.
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