Venue Reading offer a wide range of event services and venues at the University of Reading Whiteknights and 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 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 onsite accommodation from either the all year round Cedars Hotel to the halls of residence available during summer vacation. Beautiful parklands lend themselves to outdoor events such as, team-building away days and receptions.
Situated in Park House, Whiteknights campus, with a modern feel that can be customised to meet all requirements. Flexible room set-ups, maximum capacities of 138 delegates. Ideal space for all types of events, including training days, workshops, day meetings, residential conferences, private dinners & functions.
Situated in Park House on the first floor, with a bright & airy feel along with plenty of natural daylight. Sibly has a small reception room which can be used for refreshments & catering. Flexible room set-ups available, maximum capacities of 14 delegates.
The Great Hall is located at the historic London Road campus, a beautiful Grade 2 listed building which is used for concerts, exams, exhibitions & graduation ceremonies. The Great Hall has a fixed stage with a magnificent organ & grand piano, ample space for a choir & orchestra, can seat audiences of 270.
The Palmer building is located on the Whiteknights campus and is home to our largest lecture theatre seating 360 delegates. Multiple classrooms available throughout the Palmer building with capacities ranging from 28 – 75 delegates. The large foyer area can be utilised for catering or exhibition space - Primarily available outside of term time
Situated within the main Cedars Building in the centre of the Whiteknights campus, this is the larger of the three meeting rooms. With good natural daylight and flexible room set-ups available, maximum capacities of 38 delegates. Ideal space for workshops, training days, residential conference & day meetings.
Situated within the main Cedars Building in the centre of the Whiteknights campus, this is one of three meeting rooms. With good natural daylight and flexible room set-ups, maximum of 54 delegates.
Situated within the main Cedars Building in the centre of the Whiteknights campus. This is the smaller of the three meeting rooms. With natural daylight & flexible room set-ups available, maximum capacities of 30 delegates.
Room Type: Double
The Cedars Hotel is located at the heart of the University of Reading Whiteknights campus, offering all year round accommodation with 36 en-suite bedrooms, making it ideal for conference delegates, private event or individual bed and breakfast bookings.