Britain's What's On Event Guide
Events Around Berkshire
August events
LEGO® City comes to life at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort in a new 4D Movie
On 4 May, a brand new 4D movie launches at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. LEGO® City 4D – Officer in Pursuit! screening exclusively at LEGOLAND® Parks and Discovery Centre’s, will have the whole family laughing out loud.
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort,
Winkfield Road,
Windsor
Today to Sat 24 Aug
Reading Farmers’ Market
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, raw milk, cheese, fudge and more.
Cattle Market, Great Knollys Street, Reading
Sat 6 Jul, Sat 20 Jul, Sat 3 Aug
Sunday jazz with the Mike Miller Trio
Sunday afternoon jazz with the fantastic Mike Miller Trio and lovely food and drink.
The trio features the beautiful jazz guitar playing of Mike Miller, accompanied by David Chedgey double bass and Nick Monnas drums. Together they create a great atmosphere. Not to be missed!
Wellington Arms, 203 Yorktown Road, Sandhurst
Sun 7 Jul, Sun 4 Aug, Sun 1 Sep
Ultimate Activity Camps at St. Gabriel’s School, Newbury
We provide outstanding activity day camps for children aged 4-14 during the school holidays, where the children’s welfare and fun are at the heart of all we do! Children will enjoy over 40 sports, games and art activities every week led by engaging staff at amazing locations.
St. Gabriel’s School, Sandleford Priory, Newbury, Berkshire
Mon 15 Jul 19 to Fri 23 Aug
Ultimate Activity Camps at LVS, Ascot
We provide outstanding activity day camps for children aged 4-14 during the school holidays, where the children’s welfare and fun are at the heart of all we do! Children will enjoy over 40 sports, games and art activities every week led by engaging staff at amazing locations.
London Road, Ascot, Berkshire
Mon 15 Jul 19 to Fri 23 Aug
Dinosaur Show at The Look Out Discovery Centre
Give us your best dinosaur ROAR as you become part of the herd. Guide the herd through the prehistoric challenges to help them survive. Our entertaining live science show is so REX-CITING! Tickets for this interactive show can be purchased from reception on the day of your visit. Suitable for children age 4+.
The Look Out Discovery Centre, Nine Mile Ride, Bracknell
Sat 20 Jul, Sun 21 Jul, Sat 27 Jul, Sun 28 Jul, Sat 3 Aug, Sun 4 Aug, Sat 10 Aug, Sun 11 Aug, Sat 17 Aug, Sun 18 Aug, Sat 24 Aug, Sun 25 Aug, Sat 31 Aug, Sun 1 Sep, Sat 7 Sep, Sun 8 Sep
Windsor Ghost Tours
Discover the bloody tales of Windsor in this theatrical ghost tour featuring live actors, chilling stories and more!
Right from the very start you will be thrilled by atmospheric stories delivered from your tour guide who will take you around the old streets to Windsor’s local haunts!
But watch out!
Outside Windsor Castle
Sat 20 Jul, Sat 24 Aug
Ultimate Activity Camps at Reading Blue Coat School, Sonning
We provide outstanding activity day camps for children aged 4-14 during the school holidays, where the children’s welfare and fun are at the heart of all we do! Children will enjoy over 40 sports, games and art activities every week led by engaging staff at amazing locations.
Reading Blue Coat School, Sonning Lane, Sonning, Reading
Mon 22 Jul 19 to Fri 30 Aug
Ultimate Activity Camps at Luckley House School, Wokingham
We provide outstanding activity day camps for children aged 4-14 during the school holidays, where the children’s welfare and fun are at the heart of all we do! Children will enjoy over 40 sports, games and art activities every week led by engaging staff at amazing locations.
Luckley House School, Luckley Road, Wokingham, Berkshire
Mon 22 Jul 19 to Fri 23 Aug
Wokingham Barracudas Activity Day Camp
Fun activity days and weeks for children aged 4.5-14 years during the Easter and summer holidays. Offering 80+ activities including archery, motorsports, arts and crafts, sports and more!
The Holt School, Holt Lane, Wokingham
Mon 22 Jul 19 to Fri 16 Aug
The Maidenhead Beach at Norden Farm
Our ever popular Beach is back - inspired by the laid back tropical paradise that is Goa.
It’s free to play on every day with beachside tables available for snacks and lunch. Peel yourself off the beach and get creative with your little ones in our daily Beach Craft sessions.
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire
Wed 24 Jul 19 to Sun 25 Aug
Kite Making Workshop
Get involved at Kite Making Workshops across the school holidays, then see your creation take to the sky!
The workshops are led by specialist kite makers, Community Kite Project.
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead
Wed 24 Jul, Wed 7 Aug, Wed 14 Aug, Sat 24 Aug
Kiss Me, Kate
When ego-centric actor-manager Fred Graham and his fiery ex-wife Lilli Vanessi find themselves starring opposite each other in a musical version of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, sparks begin to fly.
The Watermill Theatre
Bagnor, Newbury
Thu 25 Jul 19 to Sat 21 Sep
Fran & Flora
Described as ‘London’s best kept secret’ by Max Reinhardt (BBC Radio 3 Late Junction) and ‘brave & classy’ by Robin Denselow (The Guardian), Fran & Flora are quickly becoming one of the capital’s most sought after live acts.
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire
Thu 1 Aug 19
Alice in Wonderland Tea Party
Enjoy an entirely bonkers tea party inspired by the up-coming outdoor theatre performance of Alice in Wonderland.
This event will take place outside on the Orangery Lawn, unless we have bad weather in which case it will be in the Great Hall.
Fancy dress welcomed but not essential.
Shaw House, Church Road, Newbury
Fri 2 Aug 19
Messy Museum Days
Beautiful brooches – make a Saxon saucer brooch out of air-drying clay, gold paint, acrylic gems and a brooch pin. Then go and see the saucer brooch in our permanent exhibition, and why not do the Archaeology trail too?
For 4-11 year olds but younger and older children are welcome.
West Berkshire Museum, The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire
Fri 2 Aug 19
Manoeuvres
Europe’s premier tribute to OMD – Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark.
The tribute came about by a genuine love and respect for the music of these pioneers.
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire
Fri 2 Aug 19
Swinging Hot Jazz - Art Themen (saxes)
Undoubtedly one of the UK and Europe’s best known jazz artists whose musicianship, style and humour creates great jazz.
He fronted the Stan Tracey quartet for 20 years and has toured the world. Art heads his rhythm section of choice Alex Hutton (piano) and Andy Cleyndert (bass).
WHY?
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire
Fri 2 Aug 19
ames & Black
Bruce James and Bella Black joined musical forces in Austin, Texas in 2011 and have been on a mission spreading the word of ‘Guerrilla Soul’ ever since.
The roots of their music spring from the tradition of the Southern Soul from Texas, New Orleans and Memphis - yet they are no throwback.
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire
Sat 3 Aug 19
ArtiSun Fair
The original 18th century barns provide a gorgeous backdrop for browsing stalls from local sellers showcasing their handmade wares.
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire
Sat 3 Aug 19
Old Camps - Open Garden for NGS
As featured on Gardeners’ World, a breathtaking garden set over an acre, which benefits from panoramic views of Watership Down.
Old Camps, Thatcham
Sat 3 Aug 19 and Sun 4 Aug
Music at St Mary’s with Belle Canto - The Fabulous Fifties
Put on your dancing shoes and come along to St Mary’s, Shinfield, RG2 9BY, at midday on Saturday 3rd August.
Can you Mambo Italiano?
Can you Sway?
Or are you a Rocking Robin?
St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Shinfield
Sat 3 Aug 19
King’s Copse House - Open Garden for NGS
A beautiful and formal landscaped garden set in 4 acres, recently renovated to a high standard to incorporate some original and rare specimens together with new plantings. Orchard, large fish pond, secret rose garden, herbaceous borders, cut flower garden and spectacular views over the Pang Valley.
King’s Copse House, Nr Reading
Sun 4 Aug 19
Dreading Poetry Slam
An Open Mic performance poetry competition, in which competing poets have 3 minutes each to deliver one poem in each round. The aim is to entertain and impress the audience, and of course, the judges.
We have many talented poets, representing a wide variety of poetic styles, themes, and subjects.
The Global Café, in the RISC building:- 35-39 London Street, Reading
Sun 4 Aug 19
Rock at the Races in association with Frimley Health Charity
Add some Madness to your Monday with Rock at the Races!
Rock at the races is one of the most established events here at Royal Windsor Racecourse. We definitely know how to Rock ‘N’ Roll, but do you? If you want to have a good time, just give us a call! Are you ready for a performance of a lifetime?
Royal Windsor Racecourse
Mon 5 Aug 19