Rivermead

Richfield Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1

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Situated on the idyllic banks of the River Thames, Reading; this mega events venue boasts three rooms ranging from 250 to 3000 people, in a standing capacity.

Already hosting some of the UK’s major shows, our all-purpose venue is the number one choice in the South of England for indoor and outdoor shows, trade exhibitions, concerts, corporate events, private functions, weddings and much more.

Rivermead has its own highly recommended in-house caterers but also allows external caterers allowing you to create your own unique event. The venue is a blank canvas that can be tailored to your needs to create a bespoke event. Its’ sheer size makes it one of the only venues in the area capable of hosting large weddings making it the ideal choice for many Asian weddings.

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Rivermead offers free Wi-Fi facilities in our café and reception for all visitors. A high speed fibre-optic service is available in the main rooms via prior arrangement.

Reading’s central southern location has excellent road, rail and air links; and its 250,000 urban population mass, makes it an attractive venue for show promoters and public event organisers alike.

Room Information

Rivermead has one room, Main Hall, which holds up to 3000 guests standing or 1320 seated.

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Rivermead for trade exhibitions, concerts and large weddings

Rivermead stands on the Thames in Reading, with three rooms ranging from 250 to 3,000 people standing, which gives big Berkshire shows room to spread.

Shows, concerts and exhibitions

Major UK shows have already played here, and the programme takes in indoor and outdoor shows, trade exhibitions and concerts. Seating in the Main Hall runs from 500 to 1,320, with 3,000 standing, so companies planning corporate events at scale use the same open floor, and private functions fit in too, whatever the size of the guest list.

Your caterers or ours

In-house caterers are on hand, yet external caterers are welcome as well, so the event can be entirely your own. Bare and open, the hall is ready for a fully bespoke build from scratch in whatever theme or layout you choose.

Large-scale Asian weddings

Its sheer size means few other venues in the area can host large weddings, and Rivermead is a strong choice for many Asian weddings. A Thames-side hall of this size has a distinctive character all of its own.

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