Reading Group Activities & Weekends

Reading Group Activities & Weekends

Cocktail Making

  • Fun cocktail making classes
  • Welcome drink
  • Mix and shake cocktails
  • Includes food options
  • Was £34.00
  • Now £32.50
£1.50 off
till 03/02/2025
Old School Sports Day

Old School Sports Day

  • Classic old school sports day
  • Many mini games
  • Event coordinator
  • Prize for the winning team
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £27.00
£2 off
till 03/02/2025
Bubble Football

Bubble Football

  • Bubble Football carnage
  • inflatable bubble balls
  • Pitch hire, bibs & ref
  • Many mini games
  • Was £27.00
  • Now £25.00
£2 off
till 03/02/2025
Dance Class Parties

Dance Class Parties

  • 30+ Dance party themes
  • Props used in some classes
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Rating 5.0 of 5

Male Life Drawing

  • Nude Male Model
  • Plus includes a tutor
  • City centre private venue
  • All drawing materials included
  • Was £36.00
  • Now £35.00
£1 off
till 03/02/2025
Escape Rooms

Escape Rooms

  • Interactive escape rooms
  • Challenges, puzzles, clues
  • Themed rooms
  • Will you escape in time!
  • £38.00
Smartphone City Treasure Hunt

Smartphone City Treasure Hunt

  • Fully organised city treasure hunt
  • Self run – start any time
  • Great value, latest APP technology
  • Team challenges, clues and puzzles
  • £16.00
Cocktail Masterclass & Meal

Cocktail Masterclass & Meal

  • Mix and shake cocktails
  • Fun & Games
  • Enjoy a 2 Course Meal
  • City centre venues
  • £43.50
ABBA Dance

ABBA Dance

  • Classic ABBA songs
  • Learn a dance routine to ABBA
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Go Karting

Go Karting

  • Fast, furious racing
  • Latest go karts
  • Morning & afternoon sessions
  • Trophy & bubbly presentation
  • £56.00
Zorb Football

Zorb Football

  • Inflatable bubbles
  • Footballs, bibs and goals
  • Pitch hire included
  • Event Co-ordinator / Referee
  • £28.00
Combat Archery Tag

Combat Archery Tag

  • Action packed day
  • Battle against each other
  • Bunkers and barriers
  • Latest Craze!
  • £33.00
90’s Dance

90’s Dance

  • Learn a fun 90’s dance theme
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Dodgeball

Dodgeball

  • Play many games
  • Dodge, duck & dive
  • Venue hire & referee
  • Team bibs included
  • £28.00
80's Dance

80's Dance

  • Learn a fun 80’s dance routine
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Finger Food & Fizz

Finger Food & Fizz

  • Glass of prosecco
  • Hot & cold finger food
  • Reserved seating for 90mins
  • Perfect for lunch or afternoon
  • £15.00
Lip Sync Battle

Lip Sync Battle

  • Choose your song
  • Professionally choreographed routine
  • Split into two teams to battle
  • Private central venue
  • Was £37.00
  • Now £32.00
£5 off
till 03/02/2025
Hire a Cocktail Bartender

Hire a Cocktail Bartender

  • Professional bartender hire
  • All equipment is included
  • Cocktail shopping list
  • Cottages, Apartments, Hotels
  • £230.00
Mobile Cocktail Making

Mobile Cocktail Making

  • Make cocktails at your own venue
  • Mix and shake cocktails
  • Fun & Games
  • Cottages, Apartments, Hotels
  • £39.95
Cocktail Ring Making

Cocktail Ring Making

  • Create your own cocktail ring
  • Swarovoski crystals, pearls, glass beads
  • Includes a presentation box
  • Cottages, Apartments, Homes
  • £44.00
Flower Crown Making

Flower Crown Making

  • We come to you!
  • Create beautiful flower crowns
  • All materials and equipment included
  • Cottages, Apartments, Offices
  • £44.00
Binocular Football

Binocular Football

  • Crazy binocular football goggles
  • Football bibs and headbands
  • Event co-ordinator
  • Challenges and 5 a-side
  • £27.00
Jewellery Making

Jewellery Making

  • Create your own jewellery
  • Bracelets, necklaces, earrings
  • Precosia beads & vegan pearls
  • Cottages, Apartments, Homes
  • £44.00
Electric Shock Football

Electric Shock Football

  • Latest crazy football game
  • Electric shock each other
  • Hilarious fun
  • Venue hire included
  • £33.00
Mobile Pamper Party

Mobile Pamper Party

  • We bring the pamper to you
  • 1 x 20 min treatment
  • Massage & Facials
  • Cottages, Apartments, Hotels
  • £32.50
Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt

Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt

  • Fully organised pub quiz hunt
  • Self run – start any time
  • Great value, latest technology
  • Team challenges, great questions
  • £16.00
Garter Making

Garter Making

  • We come to you!
  • Create your own garter
  • Fabric flowers, bows, beads
  • Cottages, Apartments, Homes
  • £44.00
Knicker Making

Knicker Making

  • Held at your home or venue
  • Customise knickers to your design
  • All materials and equipment included
  • Great fun, cheeky activity
  • £44.00
Mobile Yoga Class

Mobile Yoga Class

  • A Yoga Class at your venue
  • Yoga mats included
  • All abilities catered for
  • Cottages, Homes or Apartments
  • £25.00

Mobile Life Drawing & Cocktail Making

  • Two Fantastic Activities
  • Mobile Life Drawing
  • Mobile Cocktail Making
  • Apartments, Cottages, Homes

Mobile Life Drawing

  • Nude life male model
  • Pencils and paper included
  • Varied poses to inspire
  • Model comes to your venue
  • £31.00
Bunting Making

Bunting Making

  • We come to you!
  • Bespoke bunting to suit your theme
  • All materials and equipment included
  • Cottages, Apartments, Homes
  • £44.00
Nerf Wars

Nerf Wars

  • Nerf guns games
  • Inflatable barricades
  • Unlimited Ammo
  • Variety of games
  • £36.00
Naked Butlers

Naked Butlers

  • Hot butler wearing just an apron
  • Available day & evening
  • Hire more than one
  • Play games, serve drinks
  • Was £199.00
  • Now £180.00
£19 off
till 03/02/2025
1920's Flapper Headband Making

1920's Flapper Headband Making

  • We come to you!
  • Create your own 1920’s flapper headbands
  • Laces, ribbons, pearl trims, feathers
  • Cottages, Apartments, Offices
  • £39.00

Female Life Drawing

  • Nude Female Model
  • Plus includes a tutor
  • City centre private venue
  • All drawing materials included
  • Was £36.00
  • Now £35.00
£1 off
till 03/02/2025
Spy School Smartphone Challenge

Spy School Smartphone Challenge

  • Spy themed challenges
  • Self run – start any time
  • Great value, latest technology
  • GPS and image recognition
  • £16.00
Turbo Ten10 Cricket

Turbo Ten10 Cricket

  • Short Ten10 cricket match
  • Bats, balls, stumps
  • Event co-ordinator
  • Scorecard
  • £32.00
Perfume Making

Perfume Making

  • Create your bespoke fragrance
  • Choose from 21 blends
  • Trained fragrance consultant
  • We can arrange a venue
  • £45.00
Mobile Dance Party

Mobile Dance Party

  • We come to you!
  • 15+ Dance party themes
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Cottages, Apartments, Home
  • £24.00
Yates Cocktail Making

Yates Cocktail Making

  • Welcome Drink
  • Mix and shake cocktails
  • Plenty of cocktails
  • Includes food options
  • £29.00
Nightclub Entry

Nightclub Entry

  • Nightclub Entry
  • Queue jumper, so no waiting
  • Nothing else to pay on the door
  • Less Hassle on the night
  • £5.00
Fascinator Making

Fascinator Making

  • We come to you!
  • Create your own fascinator
  • All materials included
  • Cottages, Apartments, Offices
  • £47.00
Popworld - Guestlist Entry

Popworld - Guestlist Entry

  • Entry into a lively & retro nightclub
  • Queue jumper entry, no queuing
  • Flashing dance floor
  • Reserved booths can be added
  • £5.00
Zorb Bubble Games

Zorb Bubble Games

  • Classic games like bulldog, relay races
  • Event co-ordinator
  • Zorb Bubbles
  • Fun forfeits to play
  • £27.00
Belly Dance

Belly Dance

  • Get your hips ready!
  • Dress to impress
  • City centre venues
  • Guided by dance instructor
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Nipple Tassels

Nipple Tassels

  • We come to you!
  • Create your own nipple tassels
  • Sequins, Swarovski crystals, silk
  • Cottages, Apartments, Homes
  • £44.00
Can Can Dance

Can Can Dance

  • Energetic, high kicking dance routine
  • Can Can skirts included
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Personal Chef Service

Personal Chef Service

  • Gourmet dining experience
  • Professional Chef
  • Fresh ingredients used
  • Cottages, Apartments, Homes
Cheerleading Dance

Cheerleading Dance

  • High energy cheerleading routine
  • Pom-poms included
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Charleston Dance

Charleston Dance

  • 1920’s dance theme
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Rating 5.0 of 5
Chicago Dance

Chicago Dance

  • Jazz hands at the ready ladies!
  • Dress to impress
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Dirty Dancing Dance

Dirty Dancing Dance

  • Fun dirty dancing routine
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Hip Hop Dance

Hip Hop Dance

  • Learn a totally Hip Hop theme
  • City centre private venues
  • Expert instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Burlesque Dance

Burlesque Dance

  • Learn a fun burlesque routine
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Fun props like fans or boa's
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Jive Dance

Jive Dance

  • Learn a Jive dance theme
  • Taught by a dance instructor
  • City centre private venues
  • Spectators come free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Madonna Vogue Dance

Madonna Vogue Dance

  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Learn the famous routine
  • City centre private venues
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Thriller Dance

Thriller Dance

  • Michael Jackson Thriller routine
  • Fancy dress welcome
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Strictly Dance

Strictly Dance

  • Learn to become a Strictly Champion
  • City centre private venues
  • Experienced dance instructor
  • Spectators are free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Paintballing

Paintballing

  • Competitive Action
  • Fantastic courses
  • Masks, overalls and guns
  • Half day or full day
  • £15.00
Spice Girls Dance

Spice Girls Dance

  • Learn a Spice Girls routine
  • Held in city centre venues
  • Experience dance instructor
  • Spectators come free
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025
Revolución de Cuba - Cocktail Workshop & Tapas Feast

Revolución de Cuba - Cocktail Workshop & Tapas Feast

  • Mix and shake cocktails
  • Make Cuban Flavours
  • Fun games & challenges
  • Tasty Tapas Feast
  • £40.00

Sports MegaMix

  • Pick any Two activities
  • Bubble Football
  • Zorb Bubble Games
  • Old School Sports Day
  • Goggle Football
  • Dodgeball
  • Archery Battle Zone Tag
  • £48.00
Bollywood Dance

Bollywood Dance

  • Learn a story through dance
  • City centre private venues
  • Guided by an instructor
  • Spectators free of charge
  • Was £29.00
  • Now £26.00
£3 off
till 03/02/2025

Mobile Life Drawing & Cocktail Making

  • Two Fantastic Activities
  • Mobile Life Drawing
  • Mobile Cocktail Making
  • Apartments, Cottages, Homes

Sports MegaMix

  • Pick any Two activities
  • Bubble Football
  • Zorb Bubble Games
  • Old School Sports Day
  • Goggle Football
  • Dodgeball
  • Archery Battle Zone Tag
  • £48.00

Group Activities in Reading

With a musical history & lively present, choose Reading to spice up any group occasion with a change of scenery.

Group Activities in Reading

Just a stone’s throw away from London, Reading offers the best of both worlds for all it’s visitors throughout the year. The town boasts nearly as much choice as the capital of UK but without the sheer hustle and bustle that comes with the big smoke. This means all the choice you could ever need without the hassle of the big city!

If that isn’t enough on it’s own to draw you to Reading, the 150+ different group activities on offer might just tip the scales. Catering for a lads weekend away, family trip, friends day out and everything in between, you’ll struggle not to find an experience that’s right up your alley.

Aside from the array of structured group activities on offer, in between them you won’t fall short of things to see and do around Reading itself. Underrated for its larger next-door neighbour, Reading actually holds a lot of charm outside of just the annual Reading music festival. But don’t take our word for it, see what the town holds for yourself and take your group along for the ride!

Top 10 Group Activities in Reading

1. Cocktail Making

Spice up your evening with this ever-popular experience that gives everyone an opportunity to mix and shake their own cocktails from scratch.

2. Smartphone City Treasure Hunt

See the most of Reading with the one-of-a-kind smartphone app that presents you with challenges, tasks and trivia about the town.

3. Old School Sports Day

Enjoy feeling like a big kid for the day with classic school sports day races like the egg and spoon, beanbag and sack races just to name a few!

4. Go Karting

Burn some rubber in this classic and competitive go-kart racing that everyone can sink their teeth into.

5. Popworld - Guestlist Entry

Get straight into one of the city’s biggest and best nightclubs by jumping the queues – The perfect way to kick off a big night out!

6. Paintballing

Spark some friendly competition in your group outing with a classic paintball extravaganza, complete with all the gear you’ll need.

7. Escape Rooms

Put all your best skills together as you crack codes, solve clues and unravel riddles in order to escape your themed room before the time runs out.

8. Bubble Football

Get everyone in your group belly laughing in this 5-a-side game with a twist! Hop into your own giant inflatable bubble and try your best to score goals.

9. Smartphone Pub Treasure Hunt

Hop from pub to pub as you go head-to-head with your friends to tackle trivia and take on challenges, score points and beat the rest.

10. Hire a Cocktail Bartender

For any special occasion, add an element of glamour with your own cocktail bartender to mix, shake and serve your guests drinks.

Birthday Activity Ideas for Adults

Birthday Activity Ideas for Adults

One of the best things about all the options we have on offer for group activities is that we can offer it all to anyone. This falls in line with big birthday occasions – no matter what your age, everyone wants to celebrate their special day! The choice for birthday activity ideas for adults is vast and can be quite daunting, but some experiences are better suited for certain ages than others.

We’ve had every year of birth pass through our activities, from a VIP addition to a 21st birthday party night out to a crafty workshop that will make a 50th birthday experience one to remember and everything in between. Mix and match with a few experiences that tickle your fancy and you’ll be well on your way to creating a full birthday weekend celebrating you!

Ladies Night Out

Ladies Night Out

Although Reading is the king of daytime activities, the town tends to turn into an adult playground after dark with a surprising amount of nightlife venues, bars and clubs on offer to keep you entertained until the early hours. All this is screaming for you to treat your girls to an epic ladies night out to remember – or forget depending on how many drinks you have.

A lot of the time, people think you need an actual occasion to go out with the girls but we’re big believers that you don’t need a reason for a good ol’ knees up with the gals! A ladies night out in Reading is all about where you go and how you use those hours after dark to your advantage, and that means a bit of research beforehand.

If you want to make your ladies night out a little more special, consider treating your favourite ladies to nightclub entry into Popworld and skip the queues, or plan ahead to visit some of the hotspots around Reading.

We also specialise in Reading hen party ideas if you need any inspiration.

What Baby Shower Ideas Are Available in Reading?

There are so many ideas available in Reading and all over the UK for baby showers, from craft workshops to pamper parties to really treat the mum-to-be. And over the past few years’ baby showers have become extremely popular which means there are some amazing baby shower ideas that have surfaced.

You will be able to plan a baby shower that will be perfect for your group and your budget! You could splash the cash and enjoy an afternoon tea experience or perhaps make it a DIY party. Get creative and make your own cake, games and decorations.

Popular Baby Shower Activities

  • Mobile Afternoon Tea – A foodie experience with a chef in your own home
  • Chocolate Making – All create your own tasty treats and decorate them
  • Baby Grow Customisation – Personalise your own baby grow for the new born
  • Perfume Making – Use your nose and make your own signature scent
  • Bunting Making – Create a bunting to put up in the baby room
  • Baby Mobile Making – Work together to design and make a baby mobile

Fun Work Social Event ideas

Fun Work Social Event Ideas

Swap that after work pint for something with a little more bite and enjoy one or a couple of our group activities as fun work social event ideas. You don’t need to be friends or family to book a memorable activity, let your hair down with your work pals and opt for energetic, crafty, night or daytime experiences that everyone can get stuck into.

On the other hand, it doesn’t have to just be an after-work drink that you’re replacing with something more structured, our group activities can fit for leaving do’s or retirement parties too! Give one of your beloved colleagues the send off they deserve with a fun work social event like the cocktail making for groups.

Reasons to Visit

Reasons to Visit

Water Sports Galore – Making the very most of the River Thames, Reading is home to an outdoor lido, Aquadrome water park and canoe club that offers lessons and other activities on the water.

Animal Lovers – Reading is home to a lot of different sanctuaries you can dip in and out of, including Beale Park and the Cole Museum of Zoology.

100’s of Activities – Reading may be a town, but it can rival the biggest cities when it comes to the variety of experiences on offer.

The People – Welcoming 1,000’s of people to the Reading festival every single year, Reading is used to getting visitors from far and wide.

Free Things to Do in Reading

Free Things to Do in Reading

You can still thoroughly enjoy Reading if you’re on a budget, just take a look at some of the free things to do around the town.

The River Thames is an obvious choice for an epic combination of scenic views, a relaxed atmosphere and a great place for a tasty picnic.

Abbey Ruins is a free tourist attraction that’s great to fill an hour or two with pure Reading heritage.

Take a stroll through Forbury Gardens if you want a relaxing half day in between all the activities you have planned.

Visit Reading Museum to discover the best of Britain all in one fun and vibrant venue.

Getting Around Reading

Getting Around Reading

Reading is a large town, and large towns usually come with reliable transport links that run throughout the day. In Reading you’ll find two major train stations for travelling in, out and around - Reading and Reading West. The bus station is just next door to Reading station and provides good transport links across the town. Its major shopping destinations The Oracle and Broad Street make it one of the top 10 UK destinations and these are both a short walk from the central station. Getting around otherwise is best served by taxi’s and if you fancy a bit of culture head over to The Forbury Gardens, Victorian gardens.

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Rating 5.0
Jeanette Houareau
3rd January 2017
They were both fantastic events - especially the dance one. When I get home I will send you some photos. i would highly recommend the Charleston, the teacher was really super too !.