The Grade II listed Mansion House is one of Liverpool’s most iconic and unique venues for a special celebration. Set in the heart of Calderstones Park, we are thrilled to offer exclusive use of our historic Theatre Room, lovingly restored in 2019 with full bifold doors which open onto a private garden for your guests to enjoy. With twinkling fairy lights and a sprung floor to dance the night away, the space is the perfect blank canvas for you to plan a celebration to remember.
Catering options range from a relaxed barbecue and sweet treats from our Ice Cream Parlour, to elegant formal dining, and the flexibility to host an intimate gathering or a party of up to 150 guests.
By choosing to celebrate with us, you’re supporting The Reader to deliver its charitable work transforming lives through literature. Now that’s what we call doubling the feel- good factor.
Facilities at a glance
- Fully accessible venue for prams and wheelchairs.
- Free parking on site.
- Access to private garden area and terrace.
- Sit-down meal capacity for up to 86 guests or 100 buffet-style.
- Standing event capacity for up to 150 indoors, 350 outdoors.
- Fully licensed bar until midnight.
- AV equipment (and tech support) available.
- All profits support The Reader’s charitable work with people across the UK.
Available Spaces
Three Reading rooms
- Ground floor, fully accessible
- Board-style tables to seat 12
The Old Café room
- Ground floor, fully accessible
- Seated: 30
- Standing reception: 45
Theatre Room
- Seated for dinner: 80-100
- Reception / standing: 150
- Theatre style: 120
Outdoor marquee
- Seated: 200
- Standing reception: 350
Please note: the Old Café room and Reading Rooms are only available to hire 8.30am-6pm
