Venue and Facility Hire

Looking for extra resource? Here's where you'll find info on venue hire, facilities hire and more - all available to arts, culture and heritage in Reading.

Got a space or facilities available to hire? Let us know and we'll add them to the list.

Venue hire

Community centres for hire - go to the RBC website

All RBC venues available for hire - go to the Reading Services Guide

RBC parks and outdoor spaces hire - email events@reading.gov.uk

Reading Arts Venue hire - see info on The Hexagon, South Street and The Concert Hall

Reading University event services and venues (Whiteknights, London Road, and Thames Valley Science Park campuses) - go to the Venue Reading website

Reading University Students Union (3Sixty, Mojos and more) - visit the RUSU website

Berkshire Maestros Reading Music Centre (private meeting room hire with a variety of rooms to suit all sizes of event, from small meeting rooms to large conferences) - visit the Berkshire Maestros website

St Laurence Church (nave has a large capacity, seating up to 300 people or 350 people standing. The church also has a well-equipped kitchen and a smaller meeting room offering space for up to 10 people) - visit the St Laurence Church website

Reading Biscuit Factory - As well as a 3-screen cinema, café, bar and a community venue for the people of Reading, the venue is available to hire. It can be hired as a whole, but you can also get in touch to book a slot in one of the screens, the large upstairs foyer and bar space can be configured in a range of ways to suit any event, and there's also The Biscuit Tin, a private function room perfect for workshops, lessons, meetings and conferences - visit the Reading Biscuit Factory Website

Gloucester Road Studios is a multipurpose space (approx 30ftx40ft) in West Reading suiable for photshoots, theatre rehearsals, meetings, cookery demonstrations and much more. Has a fully-functioning kitchen as well as changing and toilet facilities. Prices are bespoke, based on your uniqure requirements - visit the Gloucester Road Studios website