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. Note that availability over the bank holiday and festive periods is likely to change.

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

North Reading

Caversham Baptist Church – Fridays 10am to 1.30pm for a warm welcoming place with hot and cold refreshments and table games. 


Caversham Baptist Church, South Street, Caversham, Reading RG4 8HY

Wellbeing Cafe – Wednesdays 7.30pm to 9pm. For adults over 18 years old. A safe space with coffee, cake and chat.

Grace Church Caversham, 119 Peppard Road, Caversham, Reading RG4 8TR

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

Coley Park Community Centre – Tuesday, 10am – 12 midday. Over 50s club (open to all). Wednesday, 10am – 12 midday. Coffee morning (open to all).

140 Wensley Rd, Coley Park, Reading RG1 6DW

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 [email protected]
Tel: 0118 983 9080

Lyndhurst Road Community Centre – Community coffee morning, Monday 10am – 12 midday.

Lyndhurst Road, Tilehurst, Reading RG306UB

South Reading

Hexham Road Community Centre – Wednesdays 12 midday – 2pm. Hot and cold beverages and light snacks, family friendly, wi-fi and charging points, community pantry is also open for £5.

1A Bamburgh Close, Reading RG2 7UD

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

Whitley Wood Community Centre – Tuesdays 11 am – 3 pm, free hot beverages and charging points available.

28-35 Lexington Grove, Reading, RG2 8UG