Meet Reading 2026 Brochure Showcases Best of Reading
11th September 2025
REDA (Reading’s Economy and Destination Agency) has unveiled its brand-new Meet Reading 2026 brochure, a comprehensive guide to the town’s world-class meeting, conference and incentive venues – all just 23 minutes from London.
Positioned as the capital of the Thames Valley, Reading is one of the UK’s best-connected destinations for business events, with direct rail access from more than 250 stations nationwide, Elizabeth Line connections into central London, and easy transfers to Heathrow and Gatwick.
The new brochure highlights Reading’s:
Outstanding Venues
From historic gems like Reading Town Hall to large-scale conference centres, luxury hotels, and unique options such as Thames Rivercruise, Reading offers flexible venues for events from 2 to 700 delegates.
Great Value
With average day delegate rates around £50, Reading provides a cost-effective alternative to London while still offering premium facilities.
Vibrant Social Scene
Delegates can enjoy river cruises, wine tastings, brewery tours, adventure activities, and a thriving nightlife, making Reading a destination where business meets leisure.
Hospitality
From 4-star hotels such as Hilton Reading and De Vere Wokefield Estate, to options like The Roseate and Malmaison, Reading offers thousands of hotel beds for seamless residential events.
Alex Brannen, REDA, commented, “Reading is increasingly vibrant and youthful – the perfect blend of business and lifestyle. “This brochure shows why more organisations are choosing Reading as their go-to destination for meetings, conferences and away days.”
The Meet Reading 2026 brochure is now available to download here.