Heritage Open Day: All Saints Church will be open with stewards and information brochures. Refreshments will be available and all are very welcome... more >

All Saints’ Church, Church Hill, Binfield RG42 5NS

Sat 7 Sep 24

OISE Newbury Hall School Open Day

Heritage Open Day: OISE Newbury Hall School in Enborne Road, Newbury invites you to visit our school to look inside, meet the teachers and enjoy... more >

Newbury Hall, Enborne Road, Newbury RG14 6AD

Sat 7 Sep 24

Exhibition from the Archives of The Bracknell Forest Society

Heritage Open Day: A one-day exhibition of photographs and artefacts from the archives of the Civic Society for the borough of Bracknell Forest... more >

Bracknell Town Council Offices, Brooke House, 54 High Street, Bracknell RG12 1LL

Sat 7 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Berkshire

Heritage Open Days - West Berkshire Museum

Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. Stories are told, traditions explored, and histories brought to life... more >

West Berkshire Museum The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AS

Sat 7 Sep 24

Meditation course: Reducing Stress and Anxiety

Buddhist nun Gen Nyingpo will explain methods to respond to life’s challenges with a peaceful, positive attitude enabling our ordinary problems and... more >

The Old Court Artspace, St Leonard’s Road, Windsor SL4 3BL

Sat 7 Sep 24

Ukrainian Cultural Open Day

Heritage Open Day: Reading Ukrainian Community Centre will open to the public with a schedule of talks and presentations about the history of... more >

21 Sidmouth Street, Reading RG1 4QZ

Sat 7 Sep 24

Interwoven Tales: Embracing Diversity in Diaspora Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: A profound exploration of displacement depicted by refugees. Shared stories, forged bonds, and redefined safety through..... more >

Riverside Museum at Blake’s Lock, Kenavon Drive, Reading RG1 3DH

Sat 7 Sep 24

Saint Giles Church Reading

Heritage Open Day: View one of the three medieval churches in Reading. Open 10 am - 4pm on Saturday 7th and Saturday 14th September View one of..... more >

S Giles Church, Southampton Street, Reading RG1 2QP

Sat 7 Sep 24

Explore West Berkshire Museum's attic and meet KVGWSD members

Heritage Open Day: Meet members from the Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers who will show you some of the traditional skills... more >

1 The Wharf, Newbury RG14 5AS

Sat 7 Sep 24

17 Castle Street Reading

Heritage Open Day: Rooms which are not normally open to clients with interesting beam construction, Diamond chimneys, carriage mounting block and... more >

17 Castle Street, Reading RG1 7SB

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Mary's Episcopal Chapel, 14 Castle Street, Reading RG1 7RD

Heritage Open Day: Self-guided tours of the chapel, display of pots and glassware found in a pit under the floor during renovations; search for your... more >

St Mary’s Episcopal Chapel, 14 Castle Street, Reading RG1 7RD

Fri 6 Sep 24

Basildon Park

Heritage Open Day: From its origins connected to the East India Company, to an army base in WWII, and onto a glamourous home used to entertain in the... more >

Basildon Park, National Trust, Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NR

Fri 6 Sep 24

No Jacket Required

Against All Odds - The 21st Anniversary Tour Join the UK’s leading Phil Collins tribute as they return on their 21st Anniversary UK Tour... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road SL6 4PF

Fri 6 Sep 24

St Laurence Church, Upton Slough

Heritage Open Day: Church, Grade I listed, Sloughs oldest building. Tours of church/churchyard. Grave of William Herschel, Heritage display,..... more >

St. Laurence Church, Upton Court Road, Slough SL3 7LS

Fri 6 Sep 24

About Your House - discover the families who lived in your house

Heritage Open Day: Who lived in your house? Ask our experts how to find out who occupied the premises and when... more >

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

Fri 6 Sep 24

Grade II * Watlington House A hidden gem of a house and garden in the heart of Reading.

Heritage Open Day: We invite you to join us at Reading's oldest domestic building. You will hear about its history from the Tudor Period to..... more >

Watlington House, 44 Watlington Street, Reading RG1 4RJ

Fri 6 Sep 24

The Exploding Heads present: Colin from Portsmouth

Online sensations and stars of hit podcast Sports Horn, The Exploding Heads, bring their characters to life on stage for the first time in their... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road SL6 4PF

Thu 5 Sep 24

Reading Haydn Choir – Open Rehearsal

Reading Haydn Choir – Open Rehearsal – Thursday, 5th September 2024 An invitation to members of the public, interested in choral singing, to find... more >

St. Joseph’s College, Upper Redlands Road, Reading RG1 5JT

Thu 5 Sep 24

'Love Letters' by A. R. Gurney

New Era Players present their latest production of A.R. Gurney’s play, ‘Love Letters’, which was a finalist for the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for Drama... more >

New Era Theatre, St George’s Centre, Andover Road, Wash Common, Newbury RG14 6NU

Wed 4 Sep 24

Afternoon tea in historic and pretty downland village

Relax with tea and delicious home-made cake in the historic church or in the churchyard overlooking peaceful rural views... more >

Aldworth St. Mary’s Church RG8 9SB

Wed 4 Sep 24

Dreading Poetry Slam

Dreading Slam, Open Mic Poetry Competition returns to the Rising Sun Arts Centre (RG1 2ST) at 7:30PM (Doors 7:15) on Sunday Sept 1st Free entry to... more >

Rising Sun Arts Centre, 30 Silver St Reading RG1 2ST

Sun 1 Sep 24

Kite Festival

Kite Flying • Food • Bar • Live Music • Entertainment • Kite Decorating Round off the summer holidays in style with an afternoon of fun for all... more >

Boyn Grove Park (Punt HIll), 2 Courthouse Road SL6 6JE

Sun 1 Sep 24

Saturday Showcase Sessions

The Sundown Sessions is the perfect way to finish the weekend which takes place at the Newtown Pippin, Bracknell every fortnight starting 7pm until... more >

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

Sun 1 Sep 24

Walk 4 Wards

Back by popular demand for its 2nd year – Walk 4 Wards! Enjoy a scenic and custom-designed 5-mile walk through the stunning countryside, with..... more >

Stokes Farm Barn, Wokingham RG40 5PR

Sun 1 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

166 Hyde End Road, Shinfield, Reading RG2 9ER

Sun 1 Sep 24

Dobbies’ Little Seedlings Club: September Workshop: Mindfulness in the garden

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is nurturing the next generation of gardeners with its free Little Seedlings Club workshop this September,... more >

Floral Mile, Hare Hatch, Twyford RG10 9SW

Sun 1 Sep 24

Newbury Craft and Gift Market

A thriving craft & gift market in Newbury town centre. The location is the town's attractive methodist church. more >

Newbury Methodist Church, 56 Northbrook Street, Newbury, RG14 1AN

Sat 31 Aug 24

Saturday Showcase Sessions - Sandy McLelland

The excellent singer, songwriter and musician Anna Stewart will be performing at our Saturday Showcase Sessions at The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell on... more >

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

Sat 31 Aug 24

Acoustic Cafe

The Acoustic Café will be taking place at The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell on Friday this week (30th August) starting at 7... more >

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

Fri 30 Aug 24

Messy Museum Day: Super Shabtis

Super Shabtis - Make a shabti from air-drying clay and paint. Shabtis were put in an Ancient Egyptian tomb and acted as the servant for the dead..... more >

West Berkshire Museum The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AS

Fri 30 Aug 24

I Wish My Life Were Like A Musical

This comedic musical revue by Alexander S. Bermange reveals everything you could want to know about musical theatre, and the people who love it – on..... more >

Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury RG14 5BD

Thu 29 Aug 24

The Alter Eagles

The Alter Eagles are delighted to be coming back to Norden Farm for a very special show. Featuring their friends the Spectre String..... more >

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

Thu 29 Aug 24

Viewpoint Photography Exhibition

Please note our Covid health and safety procedures onsite. Please act on any guidance our staff give you and use the hand sanitiser provided on..... more >

Abbey Gardens, Abbey Street, Kings Road, Reading. RG1 3BA

Wed 28 Aug 24

Family Activity Day

Wildlife Unmasked! - Design and decorate a flocked mask as your favourite animal, bird or minibeast using pens and other craft materials... more >

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

Wed 28 Aug 24

Pippinfest 2024

We have a fabulous line up for Pippinfest at The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell between 23rd – 26th August with over 20 performers, delicious food, some... more >

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

Mon 26 Aug 24

Meet Anton du Beke! Book signing for his debut children's book

Meet Anton Du Beke! The King of Ballroom, Strictly Come Dancing royalty, and household name, Anton Du Beke will be visiting Hungerford Bookshop to..... more >

Hungerford Bookshop 24a High Street Hungerford RG17 0NF

Mon 26 Aug 24

Swallowfield Show 2024

Swallowfield Show offers a great day out for all the family! Organised by volunteers for the benefit of the community and to raise funds for local..... more >

Swallowfield Park Swallowfield RG7 1TH

Sun 25 Aug 24

Pippinfest 2024

We have a fabulous line up for Pippinfest at The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell between 23rd – 26th August with over 20 performers, delicious food, some... more >

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

Sun 25 Aug 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 25 Aug 24

13 Broom Acres - Open Garden for NGS

A spellbinding ¼ acre, suburban, romantic style garden with shrubbery, exotics, specimen trees, scented climbers and mixed herbaceous borders... more >

13 Broom Acres, Sandhurst GU47 8PN

Sun 25 Aug 24

The Grange - Open Garden for NGS

An atmospheric garden of almost 2 acres, blending formal and natural planting styles. A parterre blends seamlessly towards a natural swimming pond,..... more >

The Grange, Reading RG10 0JJ

Sun 25 Aug 24

Robin Hood

Join utter legends Robin, Marian and the Merry Men in Sherwood Forest for a hilariously adventurous take on the timeless tales of everyone's... more >

Knowl Hill Common RG10 9YE

Sat 24 Aug 24

Pippinfest 2024

We have a fabulous line up for Pippinfest at The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell between 23rd – 26th August with over 20 performers, delicious food, some... more >

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

Sat 24 Aug 24

The Luminous

Part Victorian thriller, part contemporary tale of friendship and rebellion, RedCape Theatre’s new time-travelling, genre-busting show The Luminous... more >

South Street, Reading, 21 South Street Reading Berks RG1 4QU

Sat 24 Aug 24

Pippinfest 2024

We have a fabulous line up for Pippinfest at The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell between 23rd – 26th August with over 20 performers, delicious food, some... more >

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

Fri 23 Aug 24

Messy Museum Day: Great Gods!

Great Gods! - Make a real or imaginary Ancient Egyptian animal or bird headed God using air-drying clay and wooden modelling tools... more >

West Berkshire Museum The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AS

Fri 23 Aug 24

Viewpoint Photography Exhibition

Please note our Covid health and safety procedures onsite. Please act on any guidance our staff give you and use the hand sanitiser provided on..... more >

Bray House, Westacott Way, Maidenhead SL6 3QH

Wed 21 Aug 24

Family Activity Day

Minibeast Mansions - Decorate a minibeast mansion with paint pens and then take home to hang in the garden ready for minibeasts to visit... more >

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

Wed 21 Aug 24

Blue Touch

Blues rock band Blue Touch will be performing at South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell on Wednesday 21st August replacing the previously advertised... more >

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

Wed 21 Aug 24

Sundown Session - Erika and the Wildebeest & Kaushik Shukla

Our fortnightly Sundown Sessions at The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell continues on Sunday 18th August with Erica and the Wildebeest featuring original... more >

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

Sun 18 Aug 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.