Berkshire Events
What's On In Berkshire
August events by date
Meadow Sweeping - Minibeast hunt for Families
Tue 28 Jul, Tue 4 Aug, Tue 11 Aug, Tue 18 Aug, Tue 25 Aug
The Nature Discovery Centre, Lower Way, Thatcham, Berkshire RG19 3FU
Discover the Hidden World of Meadow Minibeasts!
Join us for a fun-filled family sweep netting adventure and uncover the amazing creatures living...
The Maidenhead Beach at Norden Farm
Tue 28 Jul, Sat 1 Aug, Tue 4 Aug, and more dates until Sat 5 Sep
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF
One of our most popular attractions is back! Free for children and families to play on in the daytime and for adults to relax on in the...
Wembury - Open Garden for NGS
Tue 28 Jul, Wed 5 Aug
Wembury, Maidenhead SL6 4PP
A wildlife friendly, plant lovers cottage garden with borders generously planted with bulbs, perennials, grasses, and shrubs for interest in every...
Pond Dipping Sessions for Families
Wed 29 Jul, Wed 5 Aug, Wed 12 Aug, Wed 19 Aug, Wed 26 Aug
The Nature Discovery Centre, Lower Way, Thatcham, Berkshire RG19 3FU
Explore our wildlife pond and discover what creatures are living on or beneath the water.
A workshop of exploration, nature and wildlife learning...
Dragons at The Lexicon
Wed 29 Jul to Sun 6 Sep
The Lexicon Bracknell
Bracknell RG12 1AP
This summer, The Lexicon is bringing a month of mythical fun to Bracknell with Dragons at The Lexicon—a free, family-friendly event featuring a host...
UNSTRUCK MELODY, Nirbhai (nep) Singh Sidhu
Wed 29 Jul, Sat 1 Aug, Wed 5 Aug, and more dates until Sat 5 Sep
221 Bath Road SL1 4AA
UNSTRUCK MELODY is a collaboration between British-born Canadian artist Nirbhai (nep) Singh Sidhu and without SHAPE without FORM, first presented as...
Norden Farm Market
Sat 1 Aug
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF
Visiting the market is the perfect way to spend your weekend.
Inspired by the summer night markets of southern France, we bring you a laid back...
Stuart Epps: Working with...Chris Rea
Sat 1 Aug
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF
Behind the Music – Stories from the Studio
Record producer Stuart Epps has spent over five decades at the heart of the music industry, working...
Saturday Showcase
Sat 1 Aug
The Newtown Pippin, Ralphs Ride, Harmans Water
Bracknell RG12 9LR
Join us for an afternoon of acoustic music at The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell starting at 3pm until 6pm, admission is free.
Day Glow: The Norden Farm Daytime Rave
Sat 1 Aug
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF
Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.
Remember when you could dance all night? Now you can — just earlier.
Join us for DayGlow: the day rave where the beats drop...
Art Camp
Tue 4 Aug, Fri 7 Aug
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF
Led by Lucy Carpenter
Join Lucy Carpenter on a creative art adventure this summer.
Combining art, movement and play to provide a stimulating and...
Drop-in Art Club
Wed 5 Aug to Sat 29 Aug
221 BATH ROAD SL1 4AA
A creative experience for children – without the chaos.
A go-to space to slow down, create and simply be...
Summer Piano Series: Tomos Boyles
Wed 5 Aug
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF
Welsh pianist Tomos Boyles programme embraces some enchanting Schubert song transcriptions by Liszt, one of Schumann’s most poetic scores and a...
Acoustic Cafe
Wed 5 Aug
The Newtown Pippin, Ralphs Ride, Harmans Water
Bracknell RG12 9LR
Join us for an evening of some of the best music around for the Acoustic Café at The Newtown pippin, Bracknell featuring live music from Foxpalmer,...
Rapunzel
Wed 5 Aug and Thu 6 Aug
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF
Presented by Wrongsemble.
Golden-haired Rapunzel is trapped in her lofty tower by a wicked witch, who lops off the locks of her beautiful hair and...
Flash - A Tribute to Queen
Thu 6 Aug
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF
Flash – Hit after hit, anthem after anthem, guaranteed to blow your mind, as quoted by the BBC ‘as close as it gets’...
One World Animals Bracknell (Winkfield Row) Toddler Event
Thu 6 Aug
Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Rd, Winkfield Row, BRACKNELL RG42 7PA
45 minutes of song/rhyme and animal encounters to introduce your toddler to the wonder of animals.
Meet Incy Wincy, the chick chick chick chick...
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One World Animals Bracknell (Winkfield Row) Family events
Thu 6 Aug
Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Rd, Winkfield Row, BRACKNELL RG42 7PA
Experience the wonder of a 75-minute, hands-on, exotic animal encounter for all the family (ages 1-99+)...
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Coworth Park - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 6 Aug
Coworth Park, Ascot SL5 7SE
A rare opportunity to enjoy a guided tour with the Head Gardener at Coworth Park, followed by a cream tea in the Drawing Room...
Norden Farm Jazz Club: Steve Waterman's Latin Quartet
Fri 7 Aug
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF
Salsa, Samba and Tango rhythms have always been a source of inspiration for Jazz musicians.
Steve Watermans’ passion and knowledge of these artforms...
The JJ Cale Story
Sat 8 Aug
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF
The UK's only J J Cale tribute act.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of rhythm and blues as we bring you a musical journey...
Saturday Showcase
Sat 8 Aug
The Newtown Pippin, Ralphs Ride, Harmans Water
Bracknell RG12 9LR
Join us for an afternoon of acoustic music at The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell featuring live music from Phelim Mader, Jim Cozens, Two’s Company, Velvet...
Murder Mystery - The Last Stroke
Sat 8 Aug
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF
Step into an evening of intrigue, secrets, and suspense at our immersive Murder Mystery.
Your team will receive a detailed case pack filled with...
Hungerford Food & Artisan August Market
Sun 9 Aug
3 Parsonage Lane, Hungerford, United Kingdom RG17 0HY
Pop down between 10am and 1pm to browse lots of local stalls (old favourites and new ones), street food and produce...
Theatre Camp
Tue 11 Aug to Fri 14 Aug
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF
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...
Brooks Williams and Aaron Catlow
Thu 13 Aug
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF
Brooks Williams and Aaron Catlow create a fiery, fearless sound of Americana, folk and country blues. Their musical chemistry is a spark that sets...
Uptown Joel
Sat 15 Aug
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF
Supported by a 5-piece live band, the outstanding Darren Reeves brings his all-new hit musical production, Uptown Joel to Norden Farm...
Wilde Sundays - Aiofe, Dam Anna, Lee Switzer- Woolf, Penny Jayne Black
Sun 16 Aug
South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA
Aoife describes herself as Just some village kid rocking up with some songs she wrote. Dam Anna are an acoustic duo featuring Dan and Hannah...
Alice in Wonderland
Sun 16 Aug
Alan Cornish Theatre at the Oakwood Centre, Woodley RG5 4JZ
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole to the magical world of Wonderland. Have tea with the Mad Hatter, smile with the Cheshire Cat, laugh with the...
Windsor Jazz Club: Sarah Bolter Trio
Sun 16 Aug
The Hope, 7 Ward Royal Parade, Alma Road, Windsor SL4 3HR
Sarah Bolter Saxophones / Clarinet / Flute / Vocals
Andy Daniels Piano
Peter Maxfield Double Bass
Sarah Bolter started with the Johnny Howard...
Acoustic Cafe
Wed 19 Aug
South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA
Join us for an evening of some of the best acoustic music around with five acts performing 30 minutes each, with delicious food and a wide variety of...
Rebel Idea
Wed 19 Aug
South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA
Rebel Idea are a powerhouse band of talented musicians and singers who know how to light up a room! Playing a fantastic mix of rock, pop and country...
Saturday Showcase
Sat 22 Aug
The Newtown Pippin, Ralphs Ride, Harmans Water
Bracknell RG12 9LR
Join us for an afternoon of acoustic music at The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell featuring live music from Meli Foster-Turner, Penny Jayne Black, Michael...
6 Beverley Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 23 Aug
6 Beverley Gardens, Reading RG10 8ED
The main garden has primarily Mediterranean and exotic planting, with paths through some of the beds, inviting you to take a closer look...
Stockcross House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 23 Aug
Stockcross House, Newbury RG20 8LP
Romantic 2 acre garden set around a listed former Victorian rectory, created over the last 31 yrs. It features deep mixed borders with succession...
Jazz Dynamos - '70s & '80s Re-Imagined
Thu 27 Aug
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 4PF
Featuring Lucy Randell.
The five-piece band, Jazz Dynamos take well known hit songs from the 70s and 80s, transforming them with a mix of jazz,...
Made in the Hood in Hampshire Open Studios
Sat 29 Aug to Mon 31 Aug
Westridge Studio, Star Lane Highclere RG20 9QS
Made in the Hood in Hampshire Open Studios
Exhibition of art, basketry, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, jewellery and wire lace by members of local...
Kite Festival
Sun 30 Aug
Boyn Grove Park (Punt HIll), 2 Courthouse Road SL6 6JE
Kite Flying • Food • Bar • Live Music • Entertainment • Kite Decorating
Join us at Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill) for our Community Kite Festival on...
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.
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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.