Watlington House Trust
function_roomVerifiedReading, Reading · RG1 4RJ
£20.00
from, per hour
70
max capacity
1
room
domestic
kitchen
About
Watlington House is a Grade II* listed building. The Watlington House Trust is a registered charity and operates on a strictly non-profit basis, with income used to offset running costs. We hire out the Garden Hall (a "tin tabernacle") in the restored garden to exercise groups, dance groups, children's parties, a folk group evening, a chess contest, a cycling event....
Rooms & Pricing
Garden HallMain Room
70 standing · 50 banquet
£20.00
per hour
Commercial £30.00/hr · Community £20.00/hr · Private £25.00/hr
A 'Tin Tabernacle' located to the side of the walled garden, suitable for various events. Nicely insulated (cool in summer, cosy in winter).
Capacity
All Pricing
| Tier | Period | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | evening | £200.00 |
| Commercial | per hour | £30.00 |
| Community | evening | £150.00 |
| Community | per hour | £20.00 |
| Private | evening | £180.00 |
| Private | per hour | £25.00 |
Facilities & Features
Equipment & detailed facilities available
Parking: Car parking next to the hall is limited to 4 spaces as local residents pay to park . Evenings and weekends there are 10 spaces at the front of the house which may be used. Otherwise it is pay parking in South Street.
Accessibility
4 toilets for Garden Hall are located outside next to the hall
Booking & Practical Info
Contact
How to Book
For all bookings, complete the Watlington House Hall Booking form and send to Richard Bennett ([email protected]) along with signed Conditions of Hiring the Hall/Meeting Room: Watlington House Trust Hall Hire Terms 2025. The forms have to be accessed from the website below.
Deposit Notes
Payment a month in advance of the event. Deposits of £150 only required for some events.
Key Collection Notes
Details of key safe and access to the garden given a week before the event.
Licences & Safety
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