Since Feb 2024 at Watlington House
What to expect
Whatever your ability you should follow your ambition to get on the dancefloor. We welcome all styles of social swing dancing for these informal fun functions.
Enjoy quality tracks selected to keep it fresh and to motivate your movement with jazz and it's swinging cousins, including some jumping blues and boogie.
Tea and coffee and some other light refreshments are included so that you can relax and mingle in this social setting.

Hours of Friendly, Informal Fun
Open from 19.30, music from 19.45.
Reading Jitterbugs Jam Session Social Swing Dances and more
REMAINING DATES FOR 2025
10th OCTOBER
14th NOVEMBER
12th DECEMBER
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Reading Jitterbugs
A welcoming venue in central Reading with two free car parks and great public transport options.
This dance hall is located in the walled garden behind the historic Watlington House.
Access is via the double gate at the eastern end of South Street, crossing the car park to the garden where the hall is situated.
There is a car park at front of Watlington House from where you may walk down south street to the entrance gate.
The rear car park by the hall is accessed from South St: use Sidmouth St or East St to reach South St (or park at the front of Watlington House).
Pay on the door or online
General admission for Jitterbug Jam now just £8.
With Student ID £7.
Cash or card.
Includes light refreshments.