Bradfield College Reading

About the venue

The quiet seclusion of Bradfield's 250 acres belies its accessibility.

Within easy reach of London, the South and the Midlands, the privacy, exclusivity and sheer character of the College makes Bradfield the ideal choice for your next meeting, conference or seminar. In fact, whatever the occasion, it's impossible to imagine a setting more charming, more beautiful, more quintessentially English than Bradfield College. Quiet, contemplative grounds, historic architecture and stunning scenery all conspire to create the ideal venue for your corporate event. Our facilities offer the very best audiovisual equipment in your choice of classroom, meeting room and theatre style. Depending on School activity, stylish en-suite accommodation can be offered for 220 guests and we can offer catering up to silver service standard in unique style thanks to our stunning Dining Hall. "Thank you to everyone at Bradfield. We always feel very welcome when we visit and I only wish I was twelve again so I could use your marvellous facilities to their utmost!" Gerry Bacon, Group Treasurer, Vodafone Bradfield's main conference areas - the Old Hall and Big School are steeped in history. With their stained glass windows and forbidding portraits of past Headmasters offer a unique 'Old School' atmosphere for groups between 40 and 200. The more modern Music School seats up to 160 delegates in a theatre style layout. There are many Victorian classrooms that have been tastefully refurbished and equipped with modern presentation aids. These are ideal for private groups and breakout sessions. Bradfield is one of England's leading sporting Schools. Its facilities are Nationally renowned and are regularly used by the English Cricket Board and the Football Association. The Indoor Tennis Centre opened by Tim Henman in 2000 is among the best facilities of its type in the country. Bradfield also boasts a large Sports Hall, 25m pool, Dance Studio, fully equipped Fitness Centre, Squash Courts, All Weather Pitch, extensive Playing Fields and three 'Fives' Courts. Bradfield is steeped in history and unusual features. Many of the main School Buildings are Grade 2 listed and date back to the 13th Century. The College is located in the Pang Valley, an area of outstanding Natural Beauty. On the 250-acre site there are many unique features including a Greek Theatre, Assault Course and Art School.