Events Around Berkshire

Have fun with our children’s activities in the café! We have a host of different board games, arts, crafts and toys as well as modern & retro games consoles so that you’re guaranteed a great day out whatever British Summertime has to offer.

The ever popular Maidenhead Beach is back – this year inspired by the laid back tropical paradise that is Goa. Join us for the Grand Opening (with free entertainment) on Tuesday 24 July at 10am. The Beach has been designed and handmade by Norden Farm with the help of the community.

Are you a superhero? Come and find out all about the science behind superpowers like invisibility and super strength! This entertaining and interactive live science show also has exciting demonstrations and experiments. Tickets for the show can be purchased from reception on the day. Suitable for children age 5+.

Open daily 10:00 - 15:00 The photographers who have work featured in this exhibition have taken nature, architecture, art, design and more as their inspiration.

Ceramic coasters –with porcelain pens personalise your ceramic tile coaster, using as inspiration a Victorian sampler from our collection. Find out about 19th century in the permanent exhibition.

Why not treat yourself to afternoon tea in the Elizabethan splendor of Shaw House. Afternoon tea includes a selection of Fair Trade tea, finger sandwiches , a scone with clotted cream and locally produced jam and a generous slice of homemade Victoria sponge and fruit cake.

Join us for an eclectic mix of musical styles as we present a selection of top class musicians including Classical and Flamenco guitarist Dale Harris, Grammy Award Winning musician Amrit Sond and Andy Prince who is one of the foremost exponents of the Chapman Stick and excellent singer songwriter Edward Naysmith.

Find out more about the parkland that surrounds Basildon Park mansion from our knowledgaeable team of volunteers and rangers a they take you on a guided walk of the park. Join our volunteers and rangers for a walk around Basildon Park.

A new exhibition of inspiring artworks in the South Pavilion. Booking Not Needed.

A wide variety of printmaking techniques, both traditional and more contemporary, have been used in these HANDMADE ORIGINAL PRINTS by artist-printmakers belonging to PRINT AT THE PARK.

An "I-Spy" style self-guided trail along the Thames. Suitable for all ages. In summer, Runnymede and Ankerwycke comes alive with all sorts of interesting creatures. Follow our trail and see what you can spot. Booking Not Needed. Families are welcome. Dogs on leads welcome.

Step into the unknown. Wayfaring, which comes to Basildon Park in July, is an outdoor event combining installation with live performance and music.

Come and join us for a great day of Thai music, dance, food and culture at the Reading Thai Food & Craft festival.

A friendly twice monthly market, showcasing fantastic local food and drink, directly from the producers. You’ll find fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, high welfare meat, fish and eggs, delicious baked goods, cheese, fudge and more.

A family-friendly Fete at St Mark’s Crescent Methodist Church The following items will include; Traditional Dancing by "Ellington Morris" Perfomances at: 12 noon & 1.00pm. 1.Morning Coffee & Cake 2.Ploughmans Lunches 3.Books, Cakes & Stationery Stalls. 4.Raffle 5.Tombola 6.Childrens Games

Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a hands on wildlife club for 5-8 year olds. Each month follows a different theme with hands on wildlife activities, craft, stories and child-led play. What to bring? The club is designed to allow child-led outdoor play.

The greatest stadium rock band of all time is recreated by the sensational Bon Jovi Experience. They are the only tribute band to have shared the stage with the real McCoy. Lead singer Tony Pearce is the world’s leading lookalike.

Made in the Hood in Hampshire Open Studios Exhibition of art, ceramics, sculpture, textiles and photography by members of local art collective Made in the Hood, in the delightful setting of National Trust Sandham Memorial Chapel. Free entry to Hampshire Open Studios exhibition rooms.

Get involved at Kite Making Workshops across the school holidays, then see your creation take to the sky! Kite Making Workshops Saturday 11 August | 11.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 3.30pm Saturday 18 August | 11.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 3.30pm Saturday 1 September | 11.

This is the latest exhibition in the Art in the Foyer series. It features mixed media paintings by Jane Whitaker. She gives it the title Serendipity: emotional responses to the glories of autumn in landscape and environment. There will be two coffee mornings on Saturdays, and a Private View on Friday August 31st.

Come and try archery at Maidenhead Archers open session. Open to everyone and all equipment is provided. For further information please visit www.maidenheadarchers.com

Four classically trained musicians let their hair down, explore a wide range of music from travelling people across the world and fuse it all together into their own unique sound.