Southcote 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.

Southcote Community Hub is one of the community hubs developed by Reading Borough Council to provide a shared location for a range of services. The centre was recently refurbished and extended to include a library, children’s centre and upgraded facilities.

It is a single storey, fully accessible building with a bright hall, a multi-purpose meeting room and a one to one room. All rooms are available to hire for individuals and organisations.

outside photo of the Southcote Community Hub building

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

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.

photo of the main hall with a photo of the kitchen inset

Main hall (including kitchen)

The hall holds 80 people standing or 50 people seated.

Hire costs

  • Standard rate: £32 per hour
  • Charity/not for profit and staff rate: £17 per hour

    • Check availability – main hall
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    Southcote room (including kitchen)

    Southcote room is suitable for groups of up to 20 people. This room is only available during library opening times.

    Hire costs

  • Standard rate: £11.40 per hour
  • Charity/not for profit and staff rate: £7.40 per hour

    Check availability – Southcote room
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    One-to-one room

    The one-to-one room is suitable for groups of up to 4 people. This room is only available in the evenings and at weekends.

    Hire costs

  • Standard rate: £11.40 per hour
  • Charity/not for profit and staff rate: £7.40 per hour

    Check availability – one-to-one room
    • 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:

  • weekly or monthly classes
  • community groups
  • clubs and social groups
  • repeat bookings spread throughout the year

    • 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 member

    Special 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 11pm
    • Tuesday – 8am to 11pm
    • Wednesday – 8am to 11pm
    • Thursday – 8am to 11pm
    • Friday – 8am to 11pm
    • Saturday – 8am to 11pm
    • Sunday – 8am to 11pm

    Location

    Southcote Community Hub is located on Coronation Square.

    85 Coronation Square
    Reading
    RG30 3QP

    Open location in Google maps

    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 26. The bus stop you need to use is called Coronation Square. 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