OPENING TIMES: 10am to 16:00, Admission is Free! Sunday 2nd June 2024 you are welcome to bring your 0 Gauge locos & rolling stock to run on our..... more >

Newbold College Gymnasium - First Floor Balcony, Popeswood Road, Binfield, Berkshire RG42 4AN

Sun 2 Jun 24

Swallowfield Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Swallowfield is offering nine gardens and allotments to visit this yr with seven gardens in the village itself and two gardens and the allotments... more >

Swallowfield Village Gardens, Swallowfield RG7 1QY

Sun 2 Jun 24

Pete Allen Jazz Band

An Eight Piece Line-up of Top Name Musicians Performing an Entertaining Mix of Happy Jazz and Fun! more >

Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa, Old Oxford Road, Newbury RG14 3AG

Sun 2 Jun 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Berkshire

Swallowfield Open Gardens and Allotments

A great way to spent a Sunday afternoon, and fantastic value. Supporting the National Open Garden Scheme, who raise money for nursing charities,..... more >

Swallowfield Berkshire. RG7 1QY

Sun 2 Jun 24

Summer Craft Fayre

Summer Craft Fayre Amazing Handmade crafts from talented local artisans. Whether you're looking for unique gifts or just want to treat..... more >

Donnington Grove Hotel Grove Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2LA

Sun 2 Jun 24

Purple Zeppelin

The Ultimate Rock Tribute Show! As featured in the BBC TV documentary The Joy of the Guitar Riff, Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to the..... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF

Sat 1 Jun 24

Saturday Showcase Sessions

The Saturday Showcase Sessions takes place at The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell every week between 3pm and 6pm and is a perfect way to spend a Saturday... more >

The Newtown Pippin, Ralphs Ride, Harmans Water Bracknell RG12 9LR

Sat 1 Jun 24

Secondhand Book Fair

Love books and reading? Learning new things? Over recent years. Berkshire Family History Society has been given many pre-loved books to sell... more >

The Centre for Heritage and Family History, 2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading RG1 3BQ

Sat 1 Jun 24

Messy Museum Day: Sacred scarabs

Sacred scarabs – Make a scarab beetle, often found on Ancient Egyptian amulets worn by the living, from air-drying clay and then paint... more >

West Berkshire Museum The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AS

Fri 31 May 24

James Campbell - Don't Panic! We CAN Save the Planet

A new live comedy show that’s perfect for any child who wants to swap being an Eco Worrier for being an Eco Warrior... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF

Fri 31 May 24

Paul Zerdin - Puppetman

The America’s Got Talent winner is back with a brand-new comedy show for 2024. Join Paul and an array of creations including Sam, Albert, Baby,..... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF

Fri 31 May 24

Paul Zerdin 'Puppetman' Tour

The winner of America’s Got Talent 2015 Paul Zerdin has announced a second leg of his current touring show ‘Puppetman’ after overwhelming public... more >

Altwood Rd, Maidenhead SL6 4PF

Fri 31 May 24

Bilal Zafar: Imposter

The comedian is back with a brand-new show about how his usually stress-free house share took a turn and his housemate tried to get him arrested five... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF

Thu 30 May 24

The (Not So) Big Bad Wolf

Presented by Wrongsemble. 'Welcome back Listeners - Little Red Riding Hood here! Stay tuned as I go undercover to reveal the truth behind..... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF

Thu 30 May 24

West End Magic

Hosted by multi-award-winning member of the Magic Circle Oliver Tabor, West End Magic presents a mystical line-up of phenomenal acts selected from... more >

Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury RG14 5BD

Thu 30 May 24

Pianists at Norden Farm 2: Hai Zi Yoh

Albeniz: Rondena Haydn: Sonata in D, Hob.XVI 42 Schumann: Fantasy in C Chopin: 3 Mazurkas, Op.59; Ballade No... more >

Norden Farm Centre for The Arts, Altwood Rd, Maidenhead SL6 4PF

Wed 29 May 24

Family Activity Day

Tree-mendous! - Make and decorate a 3D pre-cut card tree with felt tip pens, foam stickers and other craft materials... more >

Shaw House, Church Rd, Shaw, Berkshire RG14 2DR

Wed 29 May 24

Pianists at Norden Farm 2: Hao Zi Yoh

The second pianist in our Summer Series. in association with Kirckman Concerts Albeniz Rondena Haydn Sonata in D, Hob... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF

Wed 29 May 24

Half Term Day Camp for Children - Brilliant Birds

Fully supervised by trained staff, without the need for parental supervision. Wildlife themed activities for children to explore and engage in the..... more >

The Nature Discovery Centre, Muddy Lane, Lower Way, Thatcham, Berkshire RG19 3FU

Wed 29 May 24

Edinburgh Comedy Preview: Henry Rowley & Elf Lyons

Join Henry Rowley & Elf Lyons for 90 mins of brand new material! Online comedy sensation Henry Rowley (1... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF

Wed 29 May 24

Disco Dragons craft morning

We love dragons at West Berkshire Museum! We have a dragon on our weathervane and another in the permanent exhibition... more >

West Berkshire Museum The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AS

Tue 28 May 24

Out of the Hat

Presented by Long Nose Puppets. When Doris and Delilah wake up to find something strange and sparkly has fallen from the sky, they are inspired..... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF

Tue 28 May 24

LGBTQ+ Family Morning

Join us for a relaxed morning in the Museum’s Long Room, providing a safe space for local LGBTQ+ families to meet one another and be involved in a... more >

West Berkshire Museum The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AS

Mon 27 May 24

Shaw House Open Days

Join us for the Shaw House Open Days where you will have the opportunity to access many areas of the House which are not normally open to the public,... more >

Shaw House, Church Rd, Shaw, Berkshire RG14 2DR

Sun 26 May 24

Rookwood Farm House - Open Garden for NGS

This exciting valley garden, a work in progress, has elements all visitors can enjoy. A rose covered pergola, fabulous tulips, giant alliums, join a..... more >

Rookwood Farm House, Newbury RG20 8JX

Sun 26 May 24

The Sonning Scarecrow Trail is back for 2024.

Sonning Scarecrow Trail Sonning Scarecrow Trail is back for the Bank Holiday weekend on Sunday and Monday 26th & 27th May. Gardens open 11- 4... more >

Sonning Village RG4 6UL

Sun 26 May 24

Summer Craft Market 2024

Come and enjoy some of the UKs best handmade arts and crafts including hand-painted and fused glass decorations, beeswax candles, knitwear ... more >

South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA

Sun 26 May 24

Open Garden

Open Garden. Beautiful 1.75 acre garden with formal, wild, riverside garden areas, pond and arboretum. Teas and Pimms... more >

Walnut Tree Cottage Sulham Lane Sulham near Pangbourne RG8 8EA

Sun 26 May 24

A FREE Guided Walk at NT Lardon Chase, led by Maureen Cross & Margery

A walk to look for spring butterflies and day-flying moths on this steep chalk downland, hopefully including Adonis Blue... more >

NT Lardon Chase RG8 9RD

Sat 25 May 24

The Vinyl Frontier: Legend - Bob Marley and The Wailers

Hosted by Jeff Lloyd. Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the best selling reggae album of all time by reggae's defining superstar... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF

Sat 25 May 24

Dvorak Mass in D and Songs of Nature

To mark the 120th Anniversary of the death of Antonin Dvorak, we will present a concert entirely of his music... more >

St Mary the Virgin, Winnersh RG41 5NA

Sat 25 May 24

Spring Bank Holiday Music Weekend

Join us for a fabulous weekend of live music, delicous food and a wide selection of drinks. With live music from Benita Johnson, Marc Woosnam, Matt..... more >

The Newtown Pippin, Ralphs Ride, Harmans Water Bracknell RG12 9LR

Sat 25 May 24

Jazz Dynamos

Your favourite 70s and 80s hits but in a way you've never heard before! This is a five-piece band who take well known songs, and transform..... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF

Fri 24 May 24

'Understanding Dementia' talk in Windsor

A care home in Windsor is inviting the community to a free event to encourage more people to talk about dementia... more >

Mountbatten Grange, Helston Lane, Windsor SL4 5GG

Thu 23 May 24

FANNY - The overdue story of the other Mendelssohn

The overdue story of the other Mendelssohn, starring Charlie Russell (The Goes Wrong Show (BBC) and The Play That Goes Wrong (actor and co-creator,... more >

The Watermill Theatre, Bagnor, Newbury RG20 8AE

Thu 23 May 24

Red Priest: Truly Madly Baroque

Presented by Maidenhead Music Society. Music by Bach, Purcell, Handel, Telemann, Couperin and Vivaldi presented with verve and panache, Red Priest..... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF

Thu 23 May 24

The Technology of D-Day Online Talk

The large raid on Dieppe in August 1942 was a complete failure. However, it provided important lessons to the allies which, complimented by..... more >

Organisers - The Centre for Heritage and Family History, 2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading RG1 3BQ

Thu 23 May 24

Anuvab Pal - The Department of Britishness

Anuvab Pal returns on official business. Post-Brexit, the British government want to sell the idea of Britishness to India... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF

Thu 23 May 24

Happy Talk - Matthew Quilliam

Timeless humour and unmatched virtuosity make for this awe-inspiring show; a class act. Matthew Quilliam’s HAPPY TALK is a feel-good variety show..... more >

South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA

Wed 22 May 24

Evening of Mediumship with Bernie Scott in Newbury

Join us for an incredible evening of mediumship with renowned Psychic Medium Bernie Scott. Prepare to be reunited with your loved ones as Bernie..... more >

Newbury RFC Monks Lane Newbury Berkshire RG14 7RW

Tue 21 May 24

Binfield Free Pop-Up Wine Festival

Join Laithwaites Binfield at the Coppid Beech Hotel open day to meet the winemakers behind your favourite bottles... more >

the Coppid Beech Hotel RG12 8TF

Sun 19 May 24

A FREE Guided Walk at Paices Wood Country Parkland, led by Hilary Glew

A gentle stroll to enjoy spring butterflies including Dingy Skipper and Grizzled Skipper. Join us on a trip to the West Berkshire Council-managed..... more >

Paices Wood Country Parkland, Aldermaston. RG7 4PG

Sat 18 May 24

The Searchers and Hollies Experience

Bringing to the stage the iconic magical hits of two of the biggest bands in the 60s and 70s era. This live action packed show features an..... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF

Sat 18 May 24

Meditation Course: Meditations for a Clear Mind

An introduction and three simple guided meditations that will help us to experience mental clarity and inner peace by meditating on our mind itself... more >

9 Bath Road, Reading RG1 6HH

Sat 18 May 24

Saturday Acoustic Session - James Lainey

The excellent James Lainey will be performing the Saturday Showcase Sessions at The Newtown Pippin on Saturday 18th May at 3pm with great food and... more >

The Newtown Pippin, Ralphs Ride, Harmans Water Bracknell RG12 9LR

Sat 18 May 24

MAIDENHEAD Berks 35s to 60s+ Party for Singles & Couples - Fri 17 May

Welcome to the Maidenhead, Berks 35s to 60s Plus Party for Singles & Couples! Get ready to mingle and have a great time at this event on Fri 17 May..... more >

Bird Hills Golf Club, Drift Road, Maidenhead SL6 3ST

Fri 17 May 24

Springtime Ceilidh

An evening of music and dancing in the atmospheric 18th century Long Barn. A caller will guide you through the dances while ceilidh band Nedron’s..... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF

Fri 17 May 24

The Jim Mullen Quartet

Mullen’s career brought him from Glasgow to London back in 1969. As one of the most soulful and subtly virtuosic players the UK has ever produced,..... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF

Fri 17 May 24

Jacob Hawley: SPACE

New stand up show from the award-winning comedian. Politics for idiots, feminism for lads, love stories for louts and self-care for those who..... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF

Thu 16 May 24

Museum guided tours

Join a member of the Thames Valley Ancient Egypt Society (TVAES) for a free guided tour of the special exhibition ‘From the Nile to Newbury:... more >

West Berkshire Museum The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AS

Wed 15 May 24

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Things to do around Berkshire

Berkshire, located in the South East of England, is a county rich in both urban and rural attractions, making it an ideal destination for a day out⁵. Here's a summary of some of the best activities you can enjoy in Berkshire:

1. Legoland Windsor: This is arguably the UK's most popular theme park for kids⁵. With rides and attractions suitable for both kids and adults, a model village of some of the world's most famous landmarks, interactive shows, and performances, it's the perfect destination for a family day out⁵.

2. Ascot Racecourse: One of the most famous venues in the world of horse racing⁵. Visitors can spend the day sipping champagne and betting on the races. The course is closely associated with the royal family and was first established by Queen Anne in 1711.

3. Windsor Great Park: Spanning more than 5,000 acres, Windsor Great Park is all that remains of Windsor Royal Park, a hunting forest once owned by the royal family⁵. Visitors can stroll around the different parts of the park for free.

4. National Trust Cliveden: Visit National Trust's Newark Park, a Tudor hunting lodge rescued by a Texan, with far-reaching views from the edge of the Cotswolds across Gloucestershire.

5. Kings Camps Reading: Kings Camps is a fun and active summer camp in the school holidays for 5 - 17 year olds². With games & sports, they get active and have fun throughout the week.

6. Just Days Out: They organise coach trips from towns and villages on the Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey borders to places in the UK, cruises, and mini-holidays abroad.

These are just a few of the many attractions that Berkshire has to offer. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor, there's always something new and exciting to discover in Berkshire.