There’s plenty going on for all the family at The Lexicon this summer. Perhaps you fancy embracing the retro colour and music vibes of the 80s..... more >

The Lexicon Bracknell RG12 1AP

Today to Sun 8 Sep

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Berkshire

Taplow-Maidenhead Giant Car Boot

Massive, established, busy, popular event. Late start Car Boot. Sellers: set up from 9am. Cars from £15, Trailers £5. Small size Vans from £25... more >

Main A4 Bath Road, opposite Taplow Station, junc 7 off M4 (turn left onto A4 Maidenhead) SL6 0NP

Sun 28 Jul, Sun 4 Aug, and more dates until Mon 26 Aug, Sun 1 Sep

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 to Fri 13 Sep

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 to Fri 13 Sep

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 to Fri 2 Aug

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 31 Jul, Wed 7 Aug, Wed 14 Aug, Wed 21 Aug, Wed 28 Aug

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

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

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

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

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

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 and Sun 4 Aug

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, Wed 7 Aug, Wed 14 Aug, Wed 21 Aug, Wed 28 Aug

Hungerford Craft and Gift Market

A quality Craft and Gift Market in this town renowned for its antiques and picturesque canal. The event offers an exciting range of art, crafts and..... more >

Hungerford Corn Exchange, Hungerford Town Hall, High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0NF

Sat 3 Aug

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 and Sun 4 Aug

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, Wed 7 Aug, Wed 14 Aug, Wed 21 Aug, Wed 28 Aug

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 to Sun 29 Sep

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, Wed 7 Aug, Wed 14 Aug, Wed 21 Aug, Wed 28 Aug

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

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, Sun 1 Sep

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 to Thu 29 Aug

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 to Fri 9 Aug

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maidenhead Farmers' Market

Come down for some quality fresh, local produce including meats, fish and poultry, veggies, award-winning cheeses, honey, preserves, bread and... more >

Grove Road car park, Park Street, Maidenhead (behind Town Hall next to Heritage Centre) SL6 1SQ

Sun 11 Aug

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

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 to Fri 16 Aug

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

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

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

6 Beverley Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

The main garden has primarily exotic and Mediterranean planting with small paths through some of the beds, inviting you to take a closer look... more >

6 Beverley Gardens, Reading RG10 8ED

Fri 16 Aug

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

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

Stockcross House - Open Garden for NGS

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

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

Wembury - Open Garden for NGS

A wildlife friendly, plant lover's cottage garden with borders generously planted with bulbs, perennials, grasses and shrubs for successional... more >

Wembury, Maidenhead SL6 4PP

Tue 20 Aug

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

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

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

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

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

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 and Mon 26 Aug

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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

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

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

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

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, Sat 5 Oct

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.