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FREE taster session with the Thatcham Rock Choir

FREE taster session with the Thatcham Rock Choir If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Thatcham?' then why not join your local Rock..... See more >
Thatcham Baptist Church, Wheelers Green Way, Thatcham RG19 4YF
Tue 7 May, Tue 14 May, and more dates until Tue 2 Jul

TABAC Spring Art Exhibition

Come along and join us for our colourful Spring Exhibition at the Ambrose Allen Centre, Tadley. All original art works..... See more >
Ambrose Allen Centre, Franklin Avenue, Tadley RG26 4EU
Sat 11 May and Sun 12 May

Concert: Into the Limelight with the Barfield Handbell Ringers

Come along to hear the delightful sound of handbells as the Barfield Handbell Ringers Step into the Limelight with a... See more >
St Mary’s Church, Church Gate, Thatcham RG19 3PN
Sun 12 May

Open Garden

Open Garden. Beautiful 1.75 acre garden with formal, wild, riverside garden areas, pond and arboretum. Teas and Pimms... See more >
Walnut Tree Cottage Sulham Lane Sulham near Pangbourne RG8 8EA
Sun 26 May

Afternoon Tea with music and church tour

Treat yourself and family and friends to Afternoon Tea With music and tour of St James church led by Senior Archivist... See more >
St James the Less Church, Pangbourne Hill, Pangbourne RG8 7AX
Sat 11 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

Shaw House Open Days

Join us for the Shaw House Open Days where you will have the opportunity to access many areas of the House which are... See more >
Shaw House, Church Rd, Shaw, Berkshire RG14 2DR
Sun 26 May

Family Activity Day

Tree-mendous! - Make and decorate a 3D pre-cut card tree with felt tip pens, foam stickers and other craft materials... See more >
Shaw House, Church Rd, Shaw, Berkshire RG14 2DR
Wed 29 May

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

Museum guided tours

Join a member of the Thames Valley Ancient Egypt Society (TVAES) for a free guided tour of the special exhibition ‘From... See more >
West Berkshire Museum The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AS
Wed 15 May

LGBTQ+ Family Morning

Join us for a relaxed morning in the Museum’s Long Room, providing a safe space for local LGBTQ+ families to meet one... See more >
West Berkshire Museum The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AS
Mon 27 May

Disco Dragons craft morning

We love dragons at West Berkshire Museum! We have a dragon on our weathervane and another in the permanent exhibition... See more >
West Berkshire Museum The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AS
Tue 28 May

Messy Museum Day: Sacred scarabs

Sacred scarabs – Make a scarab beetle, often found on Ancient Egyptian amulets worn by the living, from air-drying clay... See more >
West Berkshire Museum The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AS
Fri 31 May

West End Magic

Hosted by multi-award-winning member of the Magic Circle Oliver Tabor, West End Magic presents a mystical line-up of... See more >
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury RG14 5BD
Thu 30 May

Newbury Craft and Gift Market

A thriving craft & gift market in Newbury town centre. The location is the town's attractive methodist church. See more >
Newbury Methodist Church, 56 Northbrook Street, Newbury, RG14 1AN
Sat 25 May, Sat 15 Jun
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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.