Read with The Switch Off

Schedule

Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Village Table | Croydon, EN

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A calm, phone-free reading night - books, soft music, drinks, snacks - and two quiet hours to switch off, slow down and reset.
About this Event

When was the last time you read without distractions?

No notifications.
No scrolling.
No pressure to talk.

Just a quiet room, gentle music, a good book, and two hours that belong entirely to you.

To celebrate World Book Night, The Switch Off is hosting a silent reading session designed to give you the rare luxury of uninterrupted time with a book.

At the start of the evening, guests hand over their phones and settle into a calm, shared space. Everyone reads their own book, at their own pace, in silence - surrounded by others doing the same.

It’s not a book club.
There’s no discussion, no expectations, and nothing to prepare.

Just dedicated time and space to read.

You’ll also enjoy:
🍷 A glass of wine or herbal tea
🧀 A delicious grazing box
🎶 Soft background music to create a calm atmosphere

At the end of the session, you're welcome to stay and chat with others - or quietly head home. You do you.

These evenings are for anyone who:
• struggles to find time to read
• wants a break from constant notifications
• enjoys quiet company without social pressure
• needs space to slow down and reset

Sometimes the only way to make space for yourself… is to schedule it.

Come switch off with us. :)

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Where is it happening?

The Village Table, 40 Park Lane, Croydon, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 10.00 to GBP 12.50

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