Kingston Reading Room

The Reading Room consists of a main hall with ceiling mounted projector and screen, audio visual system and stage lighting at the church end. There is a fully fitted kitchen with cooker, semi-professional dishwasher, sink, microwave, fridge and coffee/tea making facilities. The Reading Room is wheel chair accessible with an accessible toilet on the same floor as the hall. Downstairs there are separate Ladies and Gents toilets, a small meeting room and a storage area.

Available Activities
The Reading Room hosts a variety of activities, including:

The Annual Produce Show
Kingston Local History Society Annual Dinner
Friends of St James the Less Annual Dinner
The Village Pantomime

Seating (at tables) 88 Standing capacity 120 Tables Chairs 60

• Sessions are 08:30 – 13:30, 13:30 – 18:30, 18:30 – 23:30
• If more time is needed to set up or clear away then this should be booked
• Private and commercial events are charged at £8 per hour or part hour, including set up and clean up times effective from 1st February 2024.
• The charge for sole occupancy of the Reading Room for a full day is by negotiation.
• Local parties are charged at a concessionary rate of £10 per session
• The meeting room (lower floor) is charged at £5 per session.
• Bookings are recorded in the Reading Room calendar here https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=eherp6pff8gfll0db91i… Please check the calendar before requesting a booking.
• Please note rates are reviewed on an annual basis.