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A convenient location well connected with transport links is the starting point for deciding on a venue to which others may have to travel to get there. In this respect Reading is a winner already. Situated within Berkshire, just 40 miles from the centre of London, the town is accessed via major road and rail arteries.
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Easy to get to certainly and when taking into account the lively social scene, the incredible history detailed in much of the architecture and the strong base in welcoming generations of visitors with excellent hospitality, then Reading venues become the natural choice for those looking to host or attend an event.
Reading is best described as a mediaeval town in terms of its golden age in the cloth trade, when it was a very rich settlement with strong royal connections. Some of the timber-framed buildings of this period remain and can be seen in Market Place and Castle Street. The textile trades have long gone in the town but in their place is finance, information technology and other computer industries, which help define Reading in modern times as a progressive centre, strong in business and technology and thus perfectly placed to provide superb Reading venues for conferences and business meetings.
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There are major conference and exhibition centres in the town but the bulk of Reading conference venues, mainly small to medium sized venues are found in the numerous Reading hotels. These can cater for small meetings within a boardroom setting and will often have a series of adaptable spaces to accommodate larger numbers in a variety of formats, from lecture and seminar styles to larger spaces for conferences, exhibitions and product launches. Meetings packages are usually available and can be tailored to suit the event and numbers of delegates attending. Catering will almost certainly be included and there may be special rates available for delegate accommodation within the hotel.
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There are many wonderful and visually appealing historic hotels in Reading. Some are found in the heart of town and offer that grand historic elegance so typical of period luxury hotels. A central location and sophisticated environment in which to hold memorable business meetings they also exude all the romance and style which is perfectly suited to weddings and other celebrations. Just like there are meeting packages there will be inclusive wedding packages in these luxurious Reading venues too.
On the outskirts of town, there are traditional reading venues consisting of roadside coaching inns which blend rustic charm with superb contemporary spaces and facilities. Offering a quiet space for constructive meetings, wedding receptions are enhanced too by the visual appeal of the setting; usually aged stone walls and wooden beams which form a great backdrop to wedding photographs. These types of establishments often have gardens and other outdoor features which can show summer weddings at their best. As well as providing excellent Reading venues for wedding receptions, some will be able to conduct civil ceremonies and partnerships too. Wedding co-ordinators will be on hand to discuss the options available.
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The town has a large student population and a thriving arts, and music scene. The most famous reading concert venues is the home of the Reading Festival, the oldest live music festival in the world, the town has a great many other live performance and theatre venues and many pubs and clubs. These can offer some stylish Reading venues too, particularly for receptions and private parties. Often held within a private function suite or cordoned off area of the property, these venues represent a cost effective option since there is usually a bar on site, dance floor, and sound system with in-house DJ. A buffet or sandwiches and snacks may also be available.
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