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De Vere Wokefield Estate

Goodboys Lane, Reading, England, RG7 3AE
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- Set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire countryside - Home to two buildings; the Grade II listed Mansion House and a contemporary conference centre called Wokefield Place - 38 high-tech meeting rooms - 376 bedrooms - 2 restaurants and bars across the Estate - 18-hole championship golf course - Swimming pool, gym and sauna - Onsite teambuilding company - Easy access from J11 of the M4 - Direct rail links from London to Reading - Heathrow Airport is only a 40-minute drive

Venue Details

ChainDe Vere Group
BrandDe Vere
Built1997
Renovated2018
Total meeting space9,882 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms376
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AA Hotel Services

Awards

Industry awards
Green Tourism Gold IACC Green Star Gold Tier Green Meetings Gold Greengage Eco-Smart Gold Award 2025 Beautiful South Tourism Silver Award - Business Events Venue 2025 Conference & Events Awards 2025 - Finalist - Most Versatile Venue

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)

Facilities

  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference
  • VIP services

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Jul 15, 2026 - Jul 31, 2026
Aug 31, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Sep 9, 2026 - Sep 11, 2026
Sep 14, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026
Sep 30, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Jun 01 - Jul 31Oct 01 - Nov 30
Shoulder season
Sep 01 - Sep 30Apr 01 - May 31
Low season
Dec 01 - Dec 31Jan 01 - Mar 31Aug 01 - Aug 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
9,882 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,749.0 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
38
Second largest room
3,918.1 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
500
Seating capacity
500
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Wokefield Suite
3,918.1 sq. ft.
87.9 x 43.6 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
400
-
300
250
500
200
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Wokefield Suite 1
688.9 sq. ft.
58.1 x 43.6 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
200
75
150
-
200
100
100
-
Wokefield Suite 2
344.4 sq. ft.
29.9 x 43.6 sq. ft.
13.1 ft.
100
35
80
-
100
50
40
-
The Parry
764.2 sq. ft.
37.3 x 20.5 sq. ft.
8.4 ft.
60
34
--
60
40
24
60
The Courtyard
226.0 sq. ft.
23.0 x 18.7 sq. ft.
9.5 ft.
12
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12
-
Forest Suite
1,130.2 sq. ft.
39.0 x 31.5 sq. ft.
9.5 ft.
90
30
--
90
50
40
-
Sky Meeting Room 1
570.5 sq. ft.
29.5 x 19.0 sq. ft.
9.5 ft.
40
20
--
40
15
22
-
Sky Meeting Room 2
570.5 sq. ft.
29.5 x 19.0 sq. ft.
9.5 ft.
40
20
--
40
15
22
-
Sky Meeting Room 1&2
710.4 sq. ft.
38.1 x 19.0 sq. ft.
9.5 ft.
80
28
--
80
50
35
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
376
Single (1 bed)
19
Single (1 bed) rate
£125.00 - £145.00
Double (2 beds)
357
Double (2 beds) rate
£135.00 - £155.00
Suites
12

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 29.3 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking

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The Oracle Shopping Centre

The Oracle Shopping Centre

Shopping
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With over 80 shops including high street brands like Apple, H&M, Next and Zara, as well as a choice of bars and cafés, and a ten screen Vue cinema, it’s no surprise that our guests love The Oracle.
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Shopping
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Facility Restrictions

Pets are allowed at De Vere Wokefield Estate. There is an additional charge of £30 per pet per stay incurred which includes the provision of a dog bed, bowl and treats in your bedroom. Please note that dogs must be kept on leads in all public areas, and are not permitted in The View Restaurant or 1560 Restaurant.

Safety Information

Cancellation Policy

As per contract

Additional details

For Sat Nav please use the postcode RG7 3AE. At De Vere we're committed to sustainability and reducing our environmental impact. We understand the importance of hosting events that are not only memorable but also environmentally responsible so we're proud to introduce our carbon calculator for events. Wokefield Estate is IACC Green Certified and accredited with the Green Tourism Gold Award.

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