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Today to Sun 26 May, By Distance closest first. Page 2

Disney's Beauty and the Beast - The musical

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast - The musical Jigsaw Stage Productions proudly invites you to ‘Be Our Guest’ as the most enchanted musical of all time,... See more >
Cornerstone, 25 Station Rd, Didcot OX11 7NE
Wed 22 May to Sat 25 May

Earth Trust Spring Festival

Seasonal farmyard fun for the whole family! Join us down on the farm as we celebrate the joys of spring, with..... See more >
Earth Trust Farm at Earth Trust Centre OX14 4QZ
Sat 4 May, Sun 5 May, Sat 11 May, Sun 12 May

Club Rio

Club Rio - The venue for over 30's at The Marlborough Club, Didcot on Friday 3 May featuring dance music through... See more >
Marlborough Club OX11 8RU
Fri 3 May

FREE taster session with the Wokingham Rock Choir

FREE taster session with the Wokingham Rock Choir Are you looking to join a choir? The local Wokingham choir is run by Berkshire based musician Glen Harvey... See more >
Holme Grange School, Heathlands Road, Wokingham RG40 3AL
Mon 29 Apr, Mon 13 May, Mon 20 May, Mon 3 Jun

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
Sat 4 May to Mon 27 May

Classical Music Concert

St Mary's Church in Shaw are delighted to welcome Tedesca for their fourth concert in Newbury. The..... See more >
St Mary’s Church, Shaw, Newbury RG14 2DR
Today

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
Sun 5 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

John Rutter Come & Sing

John Rutter, one of the UK’s foremost choral composers, will lead a Come & Sing day in Dorchester Abbey... See more >
Dorchester Abbey High Street Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7HH
Sat 4 May

Stubbings House - Open Garden for NGS

Stubbings House - Open Garden for NGS Parkland garden accessed via adjacent retail plant centre and caf. Set around C18 Grade II listed house (not open),..... See more >
Stubbings House, Maidenhead SL6 6QL
Sat 11 May, Sun 12 May

Stubbings House - Open Garden for NGS

Parkland garden accessed via adjacent retail plant centre and caf. Set around C18 Grade II listed house (not open),..... See more >
Stubbings House, Maidenhead SL6 6QL
Sat 11 May and Sun 12 May

Binfield Free Pop-Up Wine Festival

Join Laithwaites Binfield at the Coppid Beech Hotel open day to meet the winemakers behind your favourite bottles... See more >
the Coppid Beech Hotel RG12 8TF
Sun 19 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

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

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.