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Premium Tipi Venue & Grounds at Tipis at Mapledurham

Event Venue
·
Whole venue
Mapledurham Estate, Reading, RG4 7TR –
Mapledurham
Up to 200
seats
Up to 200
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Permanently built with solid oak frames, movable panoramic windows and wooden flooring, it combines the charm of traditional canvas tipis with the comfort and reliability of a purpose-designed space—crafted to make outdoor events seamless, sustainable, and stress-free.

The venue features a built-in stage, circular bar area, shepherd hut restrooms, cloakroom, and a large back-of-house area with a walk-in fridge. Fairy lights, festoons and wagon wheel chandeliers fill the space to create a warm atmosphere throughout the venue. Furniture is all inclusive and fully customisable, this includes large reclaimed dining tables and chairs, comfy bamboo lounge seating, barrels and bar stools, benches and parasols, deck chairs and more. Tipis at Mapledurham is accessible throughout and has been designed to be inclusive and welcoming for all.

You'll have access to over 5 acres of peaceful countryside; the venue looks onto Mapledurham House, has incredible views of the Thames Valley and is situated on the River Thames next to the oldest working watermill.

Ideal for corporate away days, team building, brand activations, festivals, retreats, and gatherings, Tipis at Mapledurham is just 15 minutes from Reading Station, 25 minutes from London by train, and even accessible by boat via the Thames.

Event offers and packages

Corporate Hospitality Offers

Our Corporate clients have the freedom to use over 20,000 m2 of grounds across the estate including in front of the historic Mapledurham House, by the Riverside or in front of the breathtaking Watermill -- Clients can also hire the tranquil Watermill Island and arrive by boat.

Company Spring Retreat Offer!
£9750 total

Special Offer for spring 2026 company retreats in the breathtaking Oxfordshire countryside!

Bring your team, clients, or partners to the historic Mapledurham Estate for a memorable day in nature.

Utilise the beautifully designed 500m2 tipi space and over 20,000 m2 of outdoor grounds in front of the Elizabethan house, tranquil riverside, famous watermill, or miles of nature filled footpaths across the 2,000 acre estate.

Connect - unwind - and retreat.

The package cost is for up to 160 people and covers everything but food and drink! Enquire to find out more.

(Price Ex VAT)

Corporate Spring Away-Day!
£9750 total

Special Offer for spring 2026 corporate away days in the breathtaking Oxfordshire countryside!

Bring your team, clients, or partners to the historic Mapledurham Estate for an exciting day of adventure.

Utilise the beautifully designed 500m2 tipi space and over 20,000 m2 of outdoor grounds in front of the Elizabethan house, Thames riverside or the famous watermill.

Reach out to our adventure partner Team Activity Group to design your perfect away day activities across the estate.

Explore - Connect - Have Fun!

The package cost is for up to 160 people and covers everything but food and drink! Enquire to find out more.

(Price Ex VAT)

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 23:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 23:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 23:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 23:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
9:00 – 23:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 23:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
9:00 – 23:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 23:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 23:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 23:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 23:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 23:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 23:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 23:30
from £12000 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 23:00. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Pricing updated by venue 3 months ago
Minimum booking duration: 5 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 200
  • Dining
    up to 200
  • Theatre
    up to 100
  • Boardroom
    up to 100
  • Cabaret
    up to 100
  • U-Shaped
    up to 100
  • Classroom
    up to 200

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
No external catering allowed
Approved caterers only
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Free parking is available on-site (300 spaces)
  • Cloakroom
  • Large Outside Space
  • Riverside Space
  • Built in Stage
  • Variety of Furniture & Seating
  • Bar Area
  • Shepard Hut Restrooms
  • Back of House Area
  • Nature
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

Venue Rules:
> No smoking in the building
> Use our bar partner who has a variety of payment options
> Through waste management by all suppliers
> Outside catering is allowed but we encourage you to consider our catering partners
> No fireworks
> No single-use plastics

About Tipis at Mapledurham

Tipis at Mapledurham is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

Location

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Meet your host

Holly Arnold
Member of Tagvenue since June 2025
1h Response time
100% Response rate

Contact venue managers directly on Tagvenue. Keep all event communication on the platform for a secure, seamless booking.

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