Venue Hire at The Base
Meet. Create. Connect.
Swap the ordinary meeting room for an inspiring visual arts centre. Whether you're planning a team away day, strategy session, exhibition, workshop or private reception, The Base offers flexible spaces designed to spark creativity, encourage collaboration and leave a lasting impression.
Conveniently located just minutes from the M4 and A34, we're an easy meeting point for organisations across the South of England, with Reading, Oxford, Bristol, Bath, Southampton and Winchester all within easy reach.
Perfect for...
⭐ Team away days
⭐ Board meetings
⭐ Workshops & training
⭐ Networking events
⭐ Client hospitality
⭐ Exhibitions
⭐ Product launches
⭐ Creative sessions
⭐ Charity events
More than a venue...
From the moment your guests arrive, they'll experience the energy of a thriving creative community. Pass our resident artists' studios, enjoy artisan coffee from Honesty Café, and meet in a space surrounded by creativity—an inspiring alternative to the usual hotel meeting room.
📍 Excellent location with easy access to M4 and A34
🅿️ Free parking
🔌EV charging points
🖼️ Inspiring creative setting
☕On-site café
👥 Flexible layouts for meetings, workshops and events
🛜 Wi-Fi
Optional extras...
🎨 Optional artist-led creative activities to enhance team away days
🥗 Refreshments and catering options
Designed to museum standards, our 110sqm Gallery features specialist heating and humidity controls that make it ideal for exhibitions while also providing a striking backdrop for presentations, networking events, launches and receptions.
The windowless space gives complete control over lighting, creating an immersive atmosphere where your event takes centre stage. Whether you're hosting clients or a networking event, bringing teams together or celebrating a milestone, the Gallery offers a venue that's anything but ordinary.
Private Gallery receptions
Looking for something memorable? Host an evening drinks reception surrounded by inspiring contemporary art. Whether you're entertaining clients, thanking your team or celebrating a milestone, our changing exhibition programme creates a unique backdrop that your guests won't forget!
The 40sqm Lookout Studio is a bright, welcoming space designed for collaboration, learning and creativity. Flooded with natural light and located on the first floor, it's ideal for meetings, training sessions, away days, workshops and creative activities.
Accommodating 15 - 20 people, depending on the layout, the studio is perfectly suited to team planning days, brainstorming sessions, professional development, wellbeing workshops and hands-on creative experiences. It's a space that encourages fresh thinking and meaningful conversations in an inspiring arts environment.
A venue with creativity at its heart
As you make your way to the Lookout Studio, you'll pass through our working studios, home to a thriving community of resident artists and creative businesses. It's a unique behind-the-scenes glimpse into a busy visual arts centre, creating an inspiring atmosphere that sets us apart from a traditional venue.
“The Base is fab at hosting events”
“They hosted our company away day and it was so much fun”
Our spaces are available to hire throughout the year, with the Gallery available on selected dates between our exhibition programme and the Lookout Studio offering greater flexibility for meetings, workshops and away days.
If you're planning an event, we'd recommend getting in touch as early as possible to discuss your preferred dates. We'll be happy to help find the best option for your requirements.
Looking for something a little different? We also offer the opportunity to host private drinks receptions within our Gallery alongside our exhibition programme. Entertain clients, celebrate with colleagues or welcome guests in a unique cultural setting surrounded by contemporary art - an unforgettable alternative to a traditional hospitality venue.
We'd love to hear about your plans.
To help us respond as quickly as possible, please include as much information as you can in your enquiry, including which space you're interested in, how you'd like to use it, your preferred date(s) and time(s), the number of guests or participants, and any specific requirements.
Whether you're planning an event or just exploring ideas, we'd love to hear from you.