Tipi Venue at Tipis at Mapledurham
Event Venue
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Whole venue
Mapledurham Estate, Reading, RG4 7TR
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Mapledurham
About this space
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 in 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, as well as some soft furnishings.
Ideal for corporate away days, 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)
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)
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
8:00 –
23:30
from
£10500
hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 –
23:30
from
£10500
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
We have a pricing calendar to reflect seasonality, the prices above our our starting from prices - please request our brochure to find out more!
The Venue Package includes:
The Tipi Space
> 500 m2 of indoor tipi space set upon wooden floor
> A dramatic wooden walkway (accessible ramp) lined with UK native plants
> Movable panoramic windows to accommodate all weather
> A large circular bar with drinks fridges
> Inclusive Shepard Hut restrooms, including a diabled loo
> A large back-of-house area (including kitchen equipment from 2026)
Unique Features
> A built in stage with a private entrance, to avoid any disruption
> A walk in fridge and freezer, to store food and alcohol
> All-inclusive event furniture, customisable at no extra cost
> A cloakroom for your guests, to keep the venue tidy
Event Support
> Site access the day before and the day after your event for set-up/take-down
> Built in (renewable) power and water, meaning no unreliable generators
> Event planning support and on-site management, by our expert team
> A long list of suggested suppliers, to support event planning
> A Carbon Footprint Report
The Venue Package includes:
The Tipi Space
> 500 m2 of indoor tipi space set upon wooden floor
> A dramatic wooden walkway (accessible ramp) lined with UK native plants
> Movable panoramic windows to accommodate all weather
> A large circular bar with drinks fridges
> Inclusive Shepard Hut restrooms, including a diabled loo
> A large back-of-house area (including kitchen equipment from 2026)
Unique Features
> A built in stage with a private entrance, to avoid any disruption
> A walk in fridge and freezer, to store food and alcohol
> All-inclusive event furniture, customisable at no extra cost
> A cloakroom for your guests, to keep the venue tidy
Event Support
> Site access the day before and the day after your event for set-up/take-down
> Built in (renewable) power and water, meaning no unreliable generators
> Event planning support and on-site management, by our expert team
> A long list of suggested suppliers, to support event planning
> A Carbon Footprint Report
Tuesday
8:00 –
23:30
from
£10500
hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 –
23:30
from
£10500
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
We have a pricing calendar to reflect seasonality, the prices above our our starting from prices - please request our brochure to find out more!
The Venue Package includes:
The Tipi Space
> 500 m2 of indoor tipi space set upon wooden floor
> A dramatic wooden walkway (accessible ramp) lined with UK native plants
> Movable panoramic windows to accommodate all weather
> A large circular bar with drinks fridges
> Inclusive Shepard Hut restrooms, including a diabled loo
> A large back-of-house area (including kitchen equipment from 2026)
Unique Features
> A built in stage with a private entrance, to avoid any disruption
> A walk in fridge and freezer, to store food and alcohol
> All-inclusive event furniture, customisable at no extra cost
> A cloakroom for your guests, to keep the venue tidy
Event Support
> Site access the day before and the day after your event for set-up/take-down
> Built in (renewable) power and water, meaning no unreliable generators
> Event planning support and on-site management, by our expert team
> A long list of suggested suppliers, to support event planning
> A Carbon Footprint Report
The Venue Package includes:
The Tipi Space
> 500 m2 of indoor tipi space set upon wooden floor
> A dramatic wooden walkway (accessible ramp) lined with UK native plants
> Movable panoramic windows to accommodate all weather
> A large circular bar with drinks fridges
> Inclusive Shepard Hut restrooms, including a diabled loo
> A large back-of-house area (including kitchen equipment from 2026)
Unique Features
> A built in stage with a private entrance, to avoid any disruption
> A walk in fridge and freezer, to store food and alcohol
> All-inclusive event furniture, customisable at no extra cost
> A cloakroom for your guests, to keep the venue tidy
Event Support
> Site access the day before and the day after your event for set-up/take-down
> Built in (renewable) power and water, meaning no unreliable generators
> Event planning support and on-site management, by our expert team
> A long list of suggested suppliers, to support event planning
> A Carbon Footprint Report
Wednesday
8:00 –
23:30
from
£10500
hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 –
23:30
from
£10500
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
We have a pricing calendar to reflect seasonality, the prices above our our starting from prices - please request our brochure to find out more!
The Venue Package includes:
The Tipi Space
> 500 m2 of indoor tipi space set upon wooden floor
> A dramatic wooden walkway (accessible ramp) lined with UK native plants
> Movable panoramic windows to accommodate all weather
> A large circular bar with drinks fridges
> Inclusive Shepard Hut restrooms, including a diabled loo
> A large back-of-house area (including kitchen equipment from 2026)
Unique Features
> A built in stage with a private entrance, to avoid any disruption
> A walk in fridge and freezer, to store food and alcohol
> All-inclusive event furniture, customisable at no extra cost
> A cloakroom for your guests, to keep the venue tidy
Event Support
> Site access the day before and the day after your event for set-up/take-down
> Built in (renewable) power and water, meaning no unreliable generators
> Event planning support and on-site management, by our expert team
> A long list of suggested suppliers, to support event planning
> A Carbon Footprint Report
The Venue Package includes:
The Tipi Space
> 500 m2 of indoor tipi space set upon wooden floor
> A dramatic wooden walkway (accessible ramp) lined with UK native plants
> Movable panoramic windows to accommodate all weather
> A large circular bar with drinks fridges
> Inclusive Shepard Hut restrooms, including a diabled loo
> A large back-of-house area (including kitchen equipment from 2026)
Unique Features
> A built in stage with a private entrance, to avoid any disruption
> A walk in fridge and freezer, to store food and alcohol
> All-inclusive event furniture, customisable at no extra cost
> A cloakroom for your guests, to keep the venue tidy
Event Support
> Site access the day before and the day after your event for set-up/take-down
> Built in (renewable) power and water, meaning no unreliable generators
> Event planning support and on-site management, by our expert team
> A long list of suggested suppliers, to support event planning
> A Carbon Footprint Report
Thursday
8:00 –
23:30
from
£10500
hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 –
23:30
from
£10500
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
We have a pricing calendar to reflect seasonality, the prices above our our starting from prices - please request our brochure to find out more!
The Venue Package includes:
The Tipi Space
> 500 m2 of indoor tipi space set upon wooden floor
> A dramatic wooden walkway (accessible ramp) lined with UK native plants
> Movable panoramic windows to accommodate all weather
> A large circular bar with drinks fridges
> Inclusive Shepard Hut restrooms, including a diabled loo
> A large back-of-house area (including kitchen equipment from 2026)
Unique Features
> A built in stage with a private entrance, to avoid any disruption
> A walk in fridge and freezer, to store food and alcohol
> All-inclusive event furniture, customisable at no extra cost
> A cloakroom for your guests, to keep the venue tidy
Event Support
> Site access the day before and the day after your event for set-up/take-down
> Built in (renewable) power and water, meaning no unreliable generators
> Event planning support and on-site management, by our expert team
> A long list of suggested suppliers, to support event planning
> A Carbon Footprint Report
The Venue Package includes:
The Tipi Space
> 500 m2 of indoor tipi space set upon wooden floor
> A dramatic wooden walkway (accessible ramp) lined with UK native plants
> Movable panoramic windows to accommodate all weather
> A large circular bar with drinks fridges
> Inclusive Shepard Hut restrooms, including a diabled loo
> A large back-of-house area (including kitchen equipment from 2026)
Unique Features
> A built in stage with a private entrance, to avoid any disruption
> A walk in fridge and freezer, to store food and alcohol
> All-inclusive event furniture, customisable at no extra cost
> A cloakroom for your guests, to keep the venue tidy
Event Support
> Site access the day before and the day after your event for set-up/take-down
> Built in (renewable) power and water, meaning no unreliable generators
> Event planning support and on-site management, by our expert team
> A long list of suggested suppliers, to support event planning
> A Carbon Footprint Report
Friday
8:00 –
23:30
from
£12900
hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 –
23:30
from
£12900
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
We have a pricing calendar to reflect seasonality, the prices above our our starting from prices - please request our brochure to find out more!
The Venue Package includes:
The Tipi Space
> 500 m2 of indoor tipi space set upon wooden floor
> A dramatic wooden walkway (accessible ramp) lined with UK native plants
> Movable panoramic windows to accommodate all weather
> A large circular bar with drinks fridges
> Inclusive Shepard Hut restrooms, including a diabled loo
> A large back-of-house area (including kitchen equipment from 2026)
Unique Features
> A built in stage with a private entrance, to avoid any disruption
> A walk in fridge and freezer, to store food and alcohol
> All-inclusive event furniture, customisable at no extra cost
> A cloakroom for your guests, to keep the venue tidy
Event Support
> Site access the day before and the day after your event for set-up/take-down
> Built in (renewable) power and water, meaning no unreliable generators
> Event planning support and on-site management, by our expert team
> A long list of suggested suppliers, to support event planning
> A Carbon Footprint Report
The Venue Package includes:
The Tipi Space
> 500 m2 of indoor tipi space set upon wooden floor
> A dramatic wooden walkway (accessible ramp) lined with UK native plants
> Movable panoramic windows to accommodate all weather
> A large circular bar with drinks fridges
> Inclusive Shepard Hut restrooms, including a diabled loo
> A large back-of-house area (including kitchen equipment from 2026)
Unique Features
> A built in stage with a private entrance, to avoid any disruption
> A walk in fridge and freezer, to store food and alcohol
> All-inclusive event furniture, customisable at no extra cost
> A cloakroom for your guests, to keep the venue tidy
Event Support
> Site access the day before and the day after your event for set-up/take-down
> Built in (renewable) power and water, meaning no unreliable generators
> Event planning support and on-site management, by our expert team
> A long list of suggested suppliers, to support event planning
> A Carbon Footprint Report
Saturday
8:00 –
23:30
from
£12900
hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 –
23:30
from
£12900
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
We have a pricing calendar to reflect seasonality, the prices above our our starting from prices - please request our brochure to find out more!
The Venue Package includes:
The Tipi Space
> 500 m2 of indoor tipi space set upon wooden floor
> A dramatic wooden walkway (accessible ramp) lined with UK native plants
> Movable panoramic windows to accommodate all weather
> A large circular bar with drinks fridges
> Inclusive Shepard Hut restrooms, including a diabled loo
> A large back-of-house area (including kitchen equipment from 2026)
Unique Features
> A built in stage with a private entrance, to avoid any disruption
> A walk in fridge and freezer, to store food and alcohol
> All-inclusive event furniture, customisable at no extra cost
> A cloakroom for your guests, to keep the venue tidy
Event Support
> Site access the day before and the day after your event for set-up/take-down
> Built in (renewable) power and water, meaning no unreliable generators
> Event planning support and on-site management, by our expert team
> A long list of suggested suppliers, to support event planning
> A Carbon Footprint Report
The Venue Package includes:
The Tipi Space
> 500 m2 of indoor tipi space set upon wooden floor
> A dramatic wooden walkway (accessible ramp) lined with UK native plants
> Movable panoramic windows to accommodate all weather
> A large circular bar with drinks fridges
> Inclusive Shepard Hut restrooms, including a diabled loo
> A large back-of-house area (including kitchen equipment from 2026)
Unique Features
> A built in stage with a private entrance, to avoid any disruption
> A walk in fridge and freezer, to store food and alcohol
> All-inclusive event furniture, customisable at no extra cost
> A cloakroom for your guests, to keep the venue tidy
Event Support
> Site access the day before and the day after your event for set-up/take-down
> Built in (renewable) power and water, meaning no unreliable generators
> Event planning support and on-site management, by our expert team
> A long list of suggested suppliers, to support event planning
> A Carbon Footprint Report
Sunday
8:00 –
23:30
from
£12900
hire fee per day
Per day
8:00 –
23:30
from
£12900
hire fee per day
Note:
Alcohol licence until 23:00.
All prices include VAT.
We have a pricing calendar to reflect seasonality, the prices above our our starting from prices - please request our brochure to find out more!
The Venue Package includes:
The Tipi Space
> 500 m2 of indoor tipi space set upon wooden floor
> A dramatic wooden walkway (accessible ramp) lined with UK native plants
> Movable panoramic windows to accommodate all weather
> A large circular bar with drinks fridges
> Inclusive Shepard Hut restrooms, including a diabled loo
> A large back-of-house area (including kitchen equipment from 2026)
Unique Features
> A built in stage with a private entrance, to avoid any disruption
> A walk in fridge and freezer, to store food and alcohol
> All-inclusive event furniture, customisable at no extra cost
> A cloakroom for your guests, to keep the venue tidy
Event Support
> Site access the day before and the day after your event for set-up/take-down
> Built in (renewable) power and water, meaning no unreliable generators
> Event planning support and on-site management, by our expert team
> A long list of suggested suppliers, to support event planning
> A Carbon Footprint Report
The Venue Package includes:
The Tipi Space
> 500 m2 of indoor tipi space set upon wooden floor
> A dramatic wooden walkway (accessible ramp) lined with UK native plants
> Movable panoramic windows to accommodate all weather
> A large circular bar with drinks fridges
> Inclusive Shepard Hut restrooms, including a diabled loo
> A large back-of-house area (including kitchen equipment from 2026)
Unique Features
> A built in stage with a private entrance, to avoid any disruption
> A walk in fridge and freezer, to store food and alcohol
> All-inclusive event furniture, customisable at no extra cost
> A cloakroom for your guests, to keep the venue tidy
Event Support
> Site access the day before and the day after your event for set-up/take-down
> Built in (renewable) power and water, meaning no unreliable generators
> Event planning support and on-site management, by our expert team
> A long list of suggested suppliers, to support event planning
> A Carbon Footprint Report
Pricing updated by venue 2 weeks ago
Minimum booking duration:
3 hours
Capacity
Standing
up to 200
Dining
up to 200
Theatre
up to 100
Classroom
up to 200
Catering and drinks
No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Venue provides alcohol
Alcohol licence until 23:00
No BYO alcohol allowed
Facilities
Music & sound equipment
Bring your own DJ
Space has noise restriction
after
23:00
Own music not allowed
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Accessible toilets
Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Lift to all floors
Cargo lift
Rules of the space
Allowed events
No promoted and ticketed events allowed
Temporary event notices 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 unique 500m² indoor tipi venue set within a 12th Century Oxfordshire estate. Permanently built with solid oak frames, movable panoramic windows and wooden flooring, it combines traditional canvas tipis with the comfort and reliability of a purpose-designed space—crafted to make outdoor events sustainable and stress-free.
Tipis at Mapledurham is accessible entirely and has been designed to be inclusive and welcoming for all—share the venue's accessibility guide with your attendees. The venue team offers on-site management and event planning support to help you curate the space and utilise the grounds to bring your event to life.
Designed with circularity and low-emission solutions in mind, this venue by Certified B Corp™ Raw Tipis is powered by the on-site watermill and offers Carbon Footprint Reports for each event. It blends sustainability with style, delivering a perfect balance of luxury and nature.
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