Meet Reading

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Reading has a whole host of meeting spaces to meet the needs of your business event and is one of the best connected locations in the UK.

40 minutes west of London, close to Heathrow Airport and at the heart of the Thames Valley, the most vibrant economy in the UK, Reading is the western terminus of the new Elizabeth Line, which means you can travel direct to Reading from Canary Wharf, the City or West End without changing trains in around an hour. Or Reading is just 22 minutes by direct train on GWR services from London Paddington as well as being reachable directly from over 250 stations in the UK. Reading is also easy to reach by car  - just two miles north of the M4 and with close links to the M3 and A34.

Reading's hotels and conference centres can provide space for meetings from 2 people to 700 in modern hotel meeting rooms, medium sized conference centres, historic venues - and all easily accessible by train and by road. 

Conference and Meeting ideas in Reading

• As well as the poolside bar and restaurant, Thames Lido has a private events room which can host a number of events including meetings, birthday celebrations and lots more. 
• Reading's historic Town Hall is a beautiful Grade II* listed building boasts a stunning Victorian Gothic facade by celebrated architect Alfred Waterhouse and state-of-the-art facilities.
•  The Roseate Reading hotel is designed for both business and pleasure, boasting the latest technology, stylish yet functional surroundings and dedicated conference rooms providing the ideal location for meetings and events.
• Thames Rivercruise is the perfect venue on the Upper Thames. The Upper reaches of the Thames are enchanting and captivating, a fitting backdrop for your Corporate Event. Sailing from Caversham Pier in Reading, passing open countryside, historic villages, and stunning vistas.