South Reading Community Hub
Community centre bookings update We recently moved to a new online booking system for community centres.
If you had made a booking before Wednesday 20 May, it will have been added to the system already. You should have received emails to confirm this.
For more information about online bookings and step-by-step guidance please visit the community centre bookings support page.
South Reading Community Hub is a multi-purpose building serving the communities of south Reading. It is home to Whitley Library, Sure Start Whitley Nursery and a range of activity groups run by the local community.
The hub has a large hall and recently refurbished smaller rooms, all available to hire. Other facilities include the annexe, available to hire in the evenings and at weekends, a social club and a café.
This is a non-smoking building, including vaping and e-cigarettes. This includes the grounds of the property, smoking must be outside of the property.
- Rooms available for hire and pricing
- Special booking requirements
- Opening times
- Location
- Getting there
- Cancelling a booking
- Contact and support
Rooms available for hire and pricing
You must be at least 21 years old to hire this venue or any of its rooms. We may ask to see proof of your age.
All hires will be charged:
- a £100 deposit (refundable, subject to terms and conditions)
- an opening and closing fee of £42 (includes VAT)
- a public liability insurance fee, which is 11% of the total hire rate
If you plan to make 4 or more bookings within a 12 month period, you may benefit from becoming a member. Find out more about frequent hire membership.
Please ensure you have read and understood the community centre terms and conditions of hire before making a booking.
Main hall (with stage)
The hall holds 240 people standing or 140 people seated.
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Room H
Room H is suitable for groups of up to 15 people.
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Room J
Room J is suitable for groups of up to 20 people.
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Room K
Room K is suitable for groups of up to 30 people.
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Room L
Room L is suitable for groups of up to 8 people.
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One-to-one room
The one-to-one room is suitable for groups of up to 4 people.
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Annexe building
The annexe building is suitable for groups of up to 40 people.
Hire costs
Frequent hire membership
Frequent hire membership is for individuals and groups who use the centre regularly and need flexible, self-managed access. If you plan to make more than four booking within 12 months, you may benefit from becoming a member.
As a member, you will have your own keys or access card so you can open and lock the building yourself. Security opening and closing fees do not apply, and you will not need to pay the £100 deposit required for one-off bookings.
Who can apply for membership
You can apply for frequent hire membership if you plan to make four or more bookings at this venue within a 12 month period. Membership is ideal for:
Becoming a member
You can apply to become a member at your preferred community centre via the online booking system. Please read the membership application information carefully before your start the application form.
If you already hire a venue regularly, you will have been given membership at that venue when we set up the new system. You may have received an email to confirm this.
Become a memberSpecial booking requirements
We may ask for more information when booking certain types of events, such as:
- Group bookings made by a business or organisation – we will need evidence of public liability insurance at a minimum indemnity of £5million.
- Activities for people under the age of 19 or vulnerable adults – we will need a copy of your safeguarding policy.
- Serving food to the public – we will need a copy of your food hygiene certificate.
- Selling alcohol – to sell alcohol at an event you will need to apply for a Temporary Events Notice.
Opening times
- Monday – 8am to midnight
- Tuesday – 8am to midnight
- Wednesday – 8am to midnight
- Thursday – 8am to midnight
- Friday – 8am to midnight
- Saturday – 8am to midnight
- Sunday – 8am to midnight
Location
South Reading Community Hub is located on Northumberland Avenue.
252 Northumberland Avenue
Reading
RG2 7QA
Getting there
By car
There is very limited parking available at the centre due to its location. We advise walking, travelling by bus or getting a taxi.
By public transport
The nearest bus route is number 5. The bus stop you need to use is called Community Centre. The service runs throughout the day until 11pm.
Cancel a booking
To cancel a booking, please follow the cancellation steps on the community centre bookings support page.
Contact and support
For help with your booking, or to find out how to contact the bookings team, please visit the community centre bookings support page.
Last updated on 20/05/2026
South Reading Community Hub