Warm Spaces in Reading

The below are warm spaces available in Reading, details were correct when published and are checked regularly, however please check availability before travelling.

Reading Museum

Reading Museum, in Reading Town Hall, is free to visit and is open 10am to 4pm Tuesday to Friday and 10am to 5pm on Saturday.

Visit the Reading Museum website for more information and activities for all ages.

Libraries

There are seven libraries throughout Reading, open for free book lending with no late fees, free computers, free wifi and free study spaces – as well as free rhymetimes for preschool children.

Central, Southcote and Tilehurst all have free on-site tablet lending.

Your free library card allows access to thousands of free ebooks, eaudio and emagazines.
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Opening hours of libraries

Palmer Park Leisure Centre

Palmer Park are offering a Warm Welcome on Monday’s 12.30pm – 3pm from 18 November 2024 to March 2025.

A complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits are provided as well as access to magazines, newspapers and books and the TV, you can also charge your devices.

Find out more about the warm spaces Palmer Park offer.

North Reading

Weller Centre Warm Space cafe – Monday to Friday 9.30am to 12 midday.
Tea, coffee and biscuits available. Pay if you can. Electrical points and wifi available for those who want a different space to work from. Access to community bookshelf and local publications. Printing and scanning also available.


110 Amersham Road, Reading, RG4 5NA
0118 947 5828

West Reading

All Nations Christian Centre, warm space 12 midday to 4.30pm. A warm welcome space that is free, welcoming, and safe for our local community.

1 Berkeley Ave Reading RG1 6JE
Tel: 0118 950 5661

LifeSpring Church, Café 12, Tuesday to Friday 10am to 2pm, Thursday lunch for the over 60’s.

The Pavilion, 143-145 Oxford Road, Reading, RG1 7UY
For more information contact warmhub@lifespringchurch.org.uk
Tel: 0118 983 9080

South Reading

Whitley CDA – Wednesdays 12pm to 2:30pm. Winter Warming Wednesday
Over 50s (open to all), unlimited tea and coffee £1, free soup, board games and chat.

Whitley Community Café 252 Northumberland Avenue, Reading RG2 7QA
Tel: 0118 374 0052