The Town Hall is Reading's premier historic venue, housed in a magnificent Victorian building in the heart of the town centre. Built in 1875, this Grade II listed building features beautiful period architecture with high ceilings, ornate decorative features and elegant reception areas. The venue offers versatile spaces suitable for civic ceremonies, corporate events, meetings, weddings and private celebrations. Located on Blagrave Street, it provides easy access to Reading's shopping district, railway station and major road networks. The building combines historic charm with modern facilities, making it an ideal choice for prestigious events in Berkshire.
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| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Chamber | 150 | — | 40 | 80 | 35 | — | — |
| Mayor's Parlour | 50 | — | 20 | 30 | 18 | — | — |
| Reception Hall | 300 | — | — | 150 | — | — | — |
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire estimate.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Pricing varies by room, event type and duration. Contact venue directly for detailed quotations.
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Blagrave Street, Reading, RG1 1QH, United Kingdom
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The Town Hall is a verified town hall in Reading, hosting up to 500 guests, with day delegate rates from £100. Its genome scores highest for Historic, Corporate, Networking. Verified on-site: av & production, food & catering, sustainability, accessibility. Best suited to memorable events in a heritage setting.
Best for: memorable events in a heritage setting, corporate conferences and board meetings, receptions and networking events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Up to 500 guests in theater-style seating, 300 for dinner events
Full AV suite including projection, sound system, stage lighting and microphones
Approved caterers available, full kitchen facilities for events
Limited on-site parking, nearby public car parks available
The Town Hall is Reading's premier historic venue, housed in a magnificent Victorian building in the heart of the town centre. Built in 1875, this Grade II listed building features beautiful period architecture with high ceilings, ornate decorative features and elegant reception areas. The venue offers versatile spaces suitable for civic ceremonies, corporate events, meetings, weddings and private celebrations. Located on Blagrave Street, it provides easy access to Reading's shopping district, railway station and major road networks. The building combines historic charm with modern facilities, making it an ideal choice for prestigious events in Berkshire.
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