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Today to Mon 3 Jun By Date within - 20 + miles

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

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

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
Today to Sat 11 May, Mon 13 May to Sat 18 May

Bere Mill - Open Garden for NGS

Bere Mill - Open Garden for NGS Garden built around early C18 mill on idyllic isolated stretch of the River Test, east of Whitchurch. Gardens have been..... See more >
Bere Mill, Whitchurch RG28 7NH
Today

Bere Mill - Open Garden for NGS

Garden built around early C18 mill on idyllic isolated stretch of the River Test, east of Whitchurch. Gardens have been..... See more >
Bere Mill, Whitchurch RG28 7NH
Today, Mon 27 May

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
Today, Mon 27 May

Chalgrove Village May Day Festival

The largest and best free entry festival in South Oxfordshire is held every May Day Bank Holiday Monday in the village... See more >
Chalgrove Recreation Ground OX44 7TJ
Today

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

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
Premium

Purley Hall and Charles Bridgeman Talk

Purley Hall and Charles Bridgeman Talk Our speaker is Ben Viljoen, a founder member of Berkshire Gardens Trust. Ben has always been interested in the history..... See more >
The Centre for Heritage and Family History, 2nd Floor, Reading Central Library, Abbey Square, Reading RG1 3BQ
Thu 9 May

Streamside Trees - Bonsai Experience - Open Garden for NGS

Something different! Visits start promptly at 10am and 1pm with guided tour around a 140ft garden with stream, azaleas,..... See more >
Streamside Trees - Bonsai Experience, Fleet GU52 6TG
Thu 9 May, Sat 25 May

The Denotones 60s experience at the great hall cholsey

Do you love 60’s music? Are you ready for an evening to remember? Do you like The Beatles, Elvis, Hollies, Searchers,..... See more >
The Great Hall, Cholsey, Wallingford, OX10 9GW OX10 9GU
Fri 10 May
Premium

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

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

Lower School Fun Day

Open to young children and their families for a morning of fun and play in our picturesque school grounds... See more >
Horris Hill School, Newtown, Newbury RG20 9DJ
Sat 11 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.