Romantic 2 acre garden set around a former rectory (not open). Deep mixed borders with emphasis on strong, complementary colour combinations... more >

Stockcross House, Newbury RG20 8LP

Sun 18 Aug 24

Belvedere - Open Garden for NGS

A garden of 2½ acres consisting of herbaceous borders, rose garden, fruit trees with woodland, bamboo and rhododendron walks... more >

Belvedere, Newbury RG14 6PP

Sun 18 Aug 24

Saturday Showcase - Ruairi MacManus

We are delighted to have the return of Ruairi MacManus to The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell on Saturday 17th August... more >

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

Sat 17 Aug 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Berkshire

Messy Museum Day: Curious Canopics

Curious Canopics – The Ancient Egyptians used four canopic jars in the mummification process, one for each organ of the body... more >

West Berkshire Museum The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AS

Fri 16 Aug 24

The Alan Barnes Quartet

Alan Barnes is a prolific international performer, composer, arranger, bandleader and touring soloist... more >

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

Fri 16 Aug 24

CROP II by Robert Fitzmaurice

As part of the Art in the Foyer series, New Era invites you to come and see the new exhibition of recent work in a variety of media by Robert... more >

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

Fri 16 Aug 24

Acoustic Cafe

We have a fabulous line up for our next Acoustic Café at The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell on Wednesday 14th August with Michael Tuffery, Tony Brown,... more >

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

Wed 14 Aug 24

Summer Recital Series - Diana Cooper (piano)

Summer Recital Series (3/4) In association with the Kirckman Concerts. Mozart Sonata in C, K.330 Chopin 4 Mazurkas, Op.30; Bolero, Op... more >

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

Wed 14 Aug 24

Family Activity Day

Floral Fun - Inspired by the flowers in bloom in the garden at Shaw House, make a fridge or magnetic board holder in the shape of a flower... more >

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

Wed 14 Aug 24

The Little Prince

Look up at the sky Is it yes or no? Has a sheep on a star Eaten a flower you don’t know? One of the best-selling children’s books in history, is a..... more >

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Altwood Road SL6 4PF

Tue 13 Aug 24

Theatre Week

Led by Sideways Drama Make a Play in 4 Days! Come along and dive into the world of theatre, writing, directing and star in a brand new..... more >

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

Tue 13 Aug 24

Outdoor theatre: Peter Pan

Immersion Theatre invite you to soar away to Neverland as they proudly bring their trademark energy to their most magical musical to date, PETER... more >

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

Mon 12 Aug 24

The JJ Cale Story

The JJ Cale Story is performed by five piece band JJ’s Escondidos. They play his classic hits Magnolia, After Midnight, Cocaine and many more..... more >

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

Sat 10 Aug 24

Messy Museum Day: Magnificent Mummies

Magnificent Mummies – Make a person from a wooden dolly peg and modelling dough. Then fully or partially wrap up the person like an Ancient Egyptian..... more >

West Berkshire Museum The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AS

Fri 9 Aug 24

The Ultimate Swift & Styles Tribute Experience

Get ready for a show like no other with The Ultimate SWIFT & STYLES Tribute Experience! Prepare for an unforgettable evening dedicated to and..... more >

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

Thu 8 Aug 24

Jack and the Beans Talk

Presented by Garlic Theatre. A fresh and funny retelling of the traditional story and an ideal gentle introduction to theatre... more >

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

Thu 8 Aug 24

An Evening with Alice Armstrong - Blue Cavern Music Club @ Calico

World-class band nights return to Reading with Blue Cavern Music Club. Experience a special 4 piece live band performance from award-winning Soul..... more >

Calico Bar & Eatery 33 London Street Reading RG1 4PS

Wed 7 Aug 24

Making A Scene - Free drama workshops for young people aged 8 - 11

MAKING A SCENE RETURNS FOR THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS! We're excited to announce that our drama workshops running throughout August for young..... more >

Creative Academy, 73A Stoke Poges Lane SL1 3NY

Wed 7 Aug 24

Family Activity Day

Fans of Nature - Use felt tip pens to decorate a paper and wooden fan with your favourite animals and plants... more >

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

Wed 7 Aug 24

Art Week

Led by Art Adventure Join Lucy for an art adventure this summer holiday, create something spectacular in these hands on, messy workshops!... more >

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

Tue 6 Aug 24

The Brick People

Love LEGO®? The BRICK People are offering a wide range of LEGO® related activities at the Corn Exchange this summer... more >

Corn Exchange Newbury RG14 5BD

Tue 6 Aug 24

OTTOPIA: An immersive, monochrome world of interactive games

Step inside the wonderful monochrome world of OTTOPIA a family-friendly immersive experience that will enchant visitors of all ages and inspire... more >

The Base Greenham, Communications Road, Greenham Business Park, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 6HN

Tue 6 Aug 24

Sundown Sessions - Tomorrow Bird

Sundown Sessions – Tomorrow Bird The fabulous Tomorrow Bird will be performing at The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell on Sunday 4th August starting at... more >

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

Sun 4 Aug 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 4 Aug 24

Outdoor theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Following the success of Twelfth Night, Immersion Theatre are thrilled to be reviving their acclaimed production of Shakespeare’s funniest, most... more >

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

Sun 4 Aug 24

Free Gardening Workshops: Hungerford

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

4A Bath Road, Town Centre, Hungerford RG17 0HE

Sat 3 Aug 24

Free Gardening Workshops: Hare Hatch

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

Floral Mile, Hare Hatch, Twyford RG10 9SW

Sat 3 Aug 24

Open Air Sculpture Exhibition

Altered States - The Orangery Lawn at Shaw House will be transformed into an open-air sculpture exhibition where you can discover artworks by... more >

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

Sat 3 Aug 24

Free Gardening Workshops: Reading

Dobbies, the UKs leading garden centre retailer, is celebrating National Allotment Week (12-18 August) by inviting gardening enthusiasts across the... more >

166 Hyde End Road, Shinfield, Reading RG2 9ER

Sat 3 Aug 24

Saturday Showcase Sessions - James Lainey

Saturday Showcase Session James Lainey makes a welcome return to our Saturday Showcase Sessions at The The Newtown Pippin Bracknell on 3rd August... more >

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

Sat 3 Aug 24

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Reading

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

166 Hyde End Road, Shinfield, Reading RG2 9ER

Sat 3 Aug 24

Dobbies Teddy Bears' Picnic Hare Hatch

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre, is inviting families to roll out the picnic blanket and gather around this summer as it unveils its... more >

Floral Mile, Hare Hatch, Twyford RG10 9SW

Sat 3 Aug 24

Bach to Baby - Out Of This World Concert!

Zoom, zoom, zoom, we're off to the moon, and beyond! Hop on the harp as we take a voyage of discovery, from Clair de Lune to jolly Jupiter -..... more >

Reading Minster Church, St. Mary’s Gate, Chain Street, Reading RG1 2HX

Fri 2 Aug 24

Messy Museum Day: Captivating Cartouches

Captivating Cartouches – Cartouches showed the name in hieroglyphics of an important person or God and were thought to protect against evil spirits... more >

West Berkshire Museum The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AS

Fri 2 Aug 24

Harry Baker: Wonderful

After a sellout Edinburgh Fringe Run and subsequent 40-date UK Tour, World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is back with a brand-new show celebrating... more >

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

Thu 1 Aug 24

Dom Pipkin - Piano from London, Soul from New Orleans

British piano star Dom Pipkin is accepted as a native in New Orleans - one of the 'local' piano players and described by Blues in Britain... more >

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

Thu 1 Aug 24

Flash - A Tribute to Queen

Flash – Hit after hit, anthem after anthem, guaranteed to blow your mind, as quoted by the BBC ‘as close as it gets’... more >

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

Thu 1 Aug 24

Acoustic Cafe

Acoustic Café The Acoustic Café showcase returns to the Newtown Pippin, Bracknell this Wednesday with a fabulous line up featuring 3times7, Stem,... more >

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

Wed 31 Jul 24

Family Activity Day

Nature rocks! - With paint pens, decorate a painting stone with your favourite animal, minibeast, bird or plant... more >

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

Wed 31 Jul 24

Circus Week

Led by And Circus. A week of incredible circus skills and performing. Learn to walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, walk the tightrope and perform on..... more >

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

Tue 30 Jul 24

WideBeam Experience Day

Scenic Cruise to Windsor on a beautiful WideBeam Canal Boat: Enjoy a relaxing cruise from Maidenhead to Windsor along the picturesque Thames... more >

Riverside Maidenhead, Ray Mead Road, Maidenhead SL6 8NY

Mon 29 Jul 24

Experience the Helm - Learn the ropes of Boat Ownership

Welcome to our Wide-beam Boat Training and Experience Day on the River Thames! This unique opportunity is designed to offer both newcomers and..... more >

Riverside Maidenhead, Ray Mead Road, Maidenhead SL6 8NY

Mon 29 Jul 24

Thrive's Family Funday - 28th July

Thrive, the gardening for health charity, are very excited to be opening our beautiful Trunkwell gardens for a fun-filled afternoon with activities... more >

Thrive, Beech Hill Road, Beech Hill, Reading RG7 2AT

Sun 28 Jul 24

The Vinyl Frontier: Singles Championship 2024

Hosted by Jeff Lloyd. Eight challengers play off into find out who will be 2024's Singles Champion... more >

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

Sat 27 Jul 24

Saturday Showcase Session

We have a fabulous line up for our weekly Saturday Showcase at The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell on Saturday 27th July at 3pm – 7pm with Vagabond,... more >

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

Sat 27 Jul 24

Gin & Rum Festival Reading

Join the fun and discover a unique experience that celebrates the best of Gin and Rum and promises the party of the year!... more >

The Great Hall, The University of Reading London Road Reading RG1 5AG

Sat 27 Jul 24

Bats at the Museum

A walk by local bat expert James Shipman. Did you know bats can live for up to 30 years? James explains where they live, how they fly in the dark,..... more >

West Berkshire Museum The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AS

Fri 26 Jul 24

Voodoo Room

Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Cream. Paying tribute to these legends of rock are Voodoo Room. A stunning power trio featuring some of the UK’s..... more >

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

Fri 26 Jul 24

Going for gold! Newbury care homes to host sports day for community

Care UK’s Newbury Grove, on London Road, and Winchcombe Place, on Maple Cres, will be bringing Paris to Newbury as they open their doors for people... more >

370 London Rd, Newbury RG14 2QH

Thu 25 Jul 24

Avalon Edinburgh Preview: Garrett Millerick and Sara Barron

Garrett Millerick A phenomenal stand-up comic, Garrett’s breakout television performance was on the hit US late night talk show Conan (TBS)... more >

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

Thu 25 Jul 24

< previous

Page 8

next >

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.