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Today to Sun 2 Jun By Date within - 20 + miles

Taplow-Maidenhead Giant Car Boot

Massive, established, busy, popular event. Late start Car Boot. Sellers: set up from 9am. Cars from £15, Small size..... See more >
Main A4 Bath Road, opposite Taplow Station, junc 7 off M4 (turn left onto A4 Maidenhead) SL6 0NP
Today, Mon 6 May

Open Studios INSIGHT exhibition

Over one hundred artists will exhibit their work at this year's Open Studios flagship INSIGHT exhibition at The... See more >
The Base Greenham, Greenham Business Park, Communications Road, Thatcham RG19 6HN
Today to Mon 27 May

History On Wheels Museum Open Days

History On Wheels Museum Open Days Early spring Bank Holiday Sun 5 May, Mon 6 May lots of local history plus vehicles used in film and TV... See more >
Eton Wick Nr Windsor SL4 6QY
Today and Mon 6 May
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Simran Creative Lab

This creative table-based workshop is designed to help you learn how we can still our busy minds while approaching... See more >
Without Shape Without Form 221 Bath Road Slough SL1 4BA
Today

Japanese Garden opening for the National Garden Scheme

A Japanese garden, shielded from the upper garden level by Shoji screens. A winding path leads you over a traditional..... See more >
1 Talbot Avenue, High Wycombe HP13 5HZ
Today to Fri 21 Jun

A Royal Visit from the Tower Princess

Let your hair down and enjoy a royal visit from the tower princess and her roguish prince! With a fun sing-a-long,..... See more >
Shaw House, Church Rd, Shaw, Berkshire RG14 2DR
Today

Commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day

To commemorate the 80th anniversary year of D-Day West Berkshire Museum will be screening Working in Shadows, an... See more >
West Berkshire Museum The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AS
Today to Sun 2 Jun

Pete Allen Jazz Band

An eight piece line-up of top name musicians performing an entertaining mix of happy jazz and fun! See more >
Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa, Old Oxford Road, Newbury RG14 3AG
Today

Buckinghamshire Art Society Spring open exhibition

A wonderful exhibition of artwork by the membership of Buckinghamshire Art Society, who are professional and semi... See more >
The Fitzwilliams Centre ( behind the church), Windsor End, Beaconsfield HP9 2JW
Today and Mon 6 May

Join our choir in Wokingham for a FREE taster session

Join our choir in Wokingham for a FREE taster session If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! The local Wokingham choir is run by singing teacher..... See more >
Holme Grange School, Heathlands Road, Wokingham RG40 3AL
Mon 6 May, Mon 13 May, and more dates until Mon 1 Jul

Beechenwood Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Beechenwood Farm - Open Garden for NGS Opening for the 40th yr, this 2 acre garden with many parts. Lawn meandering through woodland with drifts of spring..... See more >
Beechenwood Farm, Hook RG29 1JA
Mon 6 May, Mon 27 May

Much Ado About Nothing

The critically acclaimed Watermill Ensemble sashay into the Golden Age of Hollywood with a glamourous new take on... See more >
The Watermill Theatre, Bagnor, Newbury RG20 8AE
Mon 6 May to Sat 11 May, Mon 13 May to Sat 18 May

Talkin Tables

Talkin Tables meets every week - for one hour - offering people the chance to connect with others. It is aimed at..... See more >
Rio Cafe Ground Floor Maidenhead Library St Ives Rd SL6 1QU
Tue 7 May, Tue 14 May, and more dates until Tue 11 Jun

Learn to Swing Dance - NEW 4-week Lindy Hop course!

Learn to Lindy Hop - the grand-daddy of all the Swing dances! Have fun, get fit and learn to dance! Taught by Simon..... See more >
Curzon Centre, 43 Maxwell Rd, Beaconsfield HP9 1RG
Tue 7 May, Tue 14 May, Tue 21 May, Tue 28 May

Pianists at Norden Farm - Jung Eun Séverine Kim

Pianists at Norden Farm - Jung Eun Séverine Kim Brahms: 4 Ballades, Op.10 Schubert: Allegretto in C minor, D.915; 3 Pieces, D.946 Schumann: Sonata No... See more >
Norden Farm Centre for The Arts, Altwood Rd, Maidenhead SL6 4PF
Wed 8 May
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Things to do around Reading

Reading is a vibrant town in Berkshire, England, that has a lot to offer for families looking for a fun and memorable day out. Whether you want to immerse yourself in the history and culture of the town, enjoy the natural beauty of the river and the countryside, or have some adrenaline-filled adventures, Reading has something for everyone. Here are some of the best things to do with kids in Reading:
- Experience the thrill of laser tag, go-karting, trampoline parks, and more at Reload, TeamSport Indoor Karting, Atom Trampoline Park, and RedKangaroo Reading. These are great places to have some friendly competition and burn off some energy. ¹²³
- Learn about the history and legends of Reading at the Reading Museum, the Museum of Berkshire Aviation, the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology, and the Reading Abbey Ruins. These are fascinating places to see artefacts, models, ruins, and stories from different periods and cultures.
- Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of nature at the Beale Wildlife Park, the Wellington Country Park, the Forbury Gardens, and the Kennet & Avon Canal. These are lovely places to see a variety of animals, plants, and scenery, and have a relaxing picnic or a leisurely stroll.
- Have some fun and creativity at the Mad Hatters Pottery Painting Cafe, the Jungle Mania Woodley, the Escape Hunt Reading, and the Vue Reading. These are fun places to paint your own pottery, play in a soft play area, solve puzzles and escape rooms, and watch the latest movies.
Reading is a great place for a family day out or a weekend getaway. With so many attractions and activities to choose from, you'll never run out of things to do in Reading. Book your tickets online and start planning your adventure today.

Source: Conversation with Bing, 29/01/2024
(1) THE 10 BEST Things to Do in Reading with Kids (Updated 2024) - Tripadvisor. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g186363-Activities-zft11306-Reading_Berkshire_England.html.
(2) Best Things To Do & Days Out In Reading, Berkshire - Day Out With The Kids. https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/things-to-do/south-east-and-london/berkshire/reading.
(3) Family Friendly Activities - Visit Reading. https://www.visit-reading.com/things-to-do/family-friendly-activities.