Venue Reading is a professional events service at the University of Reading that offers a wide variety of venues and facilities at our Whiteknights and London Road campuses.

Event Management

Every one of our events is managed by an experienced and dedicated event co-ordinator, working with you to meet your requirements.

Facilities

Catering

We have a wide range of catering facilities and menus brought to you by our in-house Catering Services team. Whether you are looking for a conference dinner, a quick bite to eat, or a BBQ on our Meadow Suite terrace, there are plenty of options to meet your requirements.

Accommodation

We are able to offer a range of convenient and affordable accommodation at the University of Reading. Based in the heart of Whiteknights Campus, The Cedars Hotel is our all-year-round offering with 36 en-suite bedrooms, making it ideal for conference delegates or anyone seeking bed and breakfast accommodation.

During summer vacation period, The University of Reading halls of residence provide modern premier en-suite facilities for larger conferences & groups.

Grounds

Our University Whiteknights campus has recently been voted one of the best green spaces in the country, making it an ideal setting to host your event. Please visit the University’s Sustainability website for more information about our green credentials.

Sports Facilities

The SportsPark on campus has a number of facilities including a fitness studio, floodlit all-weather hockey and football pitch, indoor tennis courts, and large grass pitches for activities.

Location

Whiteknights Campus – Our main campus is set in 130 hectares of beautiful parkland, so you’ll find plenty of places to relax during the day. The site has received consecutive Green Flag awards, recognising it as one of Britain’s top green spaces. This campus has multiple meeting facilities housing our largest lecture theatre in the Palmer building seating 400 delegates.