East Grimstead Reading Room Facilities
The Reading Room is the focal point of village events and is available for hire as a venue. It is a large, versatile space with capacity for up to 100 people (actual capacity is event dependent). There is an extremely well equipped kitchen plus toilets. Events have included exercise classes, parties; wedding receptions; quiz nights; art exhibitions; suppers; concerts and wakes.
We offer a flexible pricing scheme for all our customers. Online booking requests will receive a quotation via email or you can email us directly at readingroom@eastgrimstead.com to discuss your needs.
Registered users have access to all their booking information and can easily make repeat bookings and manage their account.
Reading Room
Capacity: 100 people
Pricing: £8.00-£15.00 per hour
At the heart of village life, the Reading Room is a spacious and adaptable venue ideal for up to 100 guests. Perfect for events such as parties, wedding receptions, quiz nights, exhibitions, concerts, and more, it features a fully equipped kitchen and toilet facilities.
The Reading Room Committee
The Reading Room Committee co-ordinate many of the village events:
Jeremy Newman (Chairman); Maria Hayward (Secretary); Elaine Bailey (Bookings); Jim King (Treasurer); Anthony Cooper; Neil Dalziel; Malcolm Francis; Melanie Hill, Billy Richardson, Kim Thompson, Jennie Hiles.
The committee would love to hear your ideas for social get togethers plus thoughts of how to increase use of the Reading Room and improve its interior and exterior décor Recent improvements have been the landscaping of the entrance-way, installation of acoustic panels on the ceiling to dampen unwanted sound and the purchase of attractive new curtains.
All feedback is welcomed.
Contact: readingroom@eastgrimstead.com