Berkshire a county divided by the River Thames, full of pageantry and ceremony, with strong connections to the British Royal family. 2024 see's many of Berkshire's popular festivals filling up the event calendar including the Reading Festival, Royal Ascot, Royal Windsor Horse Show and Royal Windsor Flower Show. Whether you're visiting Berkshire for the royal connections or to explore its countryside, visit its towns, enjoying its vibrant nightlife or just to enjoy one of it seasonal events you'll sure to find something to keep everyone entertained.
To find out what's on in Berkshire today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date. Berkshire is easily accessible for day trips from London while there's plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or for a weekend break.
Marvel at the Changing of the Guards from the streets of Windsor, follow in the footsteps of the British Royal family at Windsor Castle, seek out the magnificent Red Deers and beautiful gardens in Windsor Great Park. Stroll along the Thames Path National Trail, or catch a boat and enjoy some time on the water, watching the iconic sights of this famous Royal Borough go by. Already planning a summer visit? Then the Royal Windsor Horse Show (1st - 5th May 24) will be a great addition to your list, alongside Royal Ascot (18th - 22nd June).
Walkers can now delight in Reading as the famous St James Way, the UK stretch of the Camino de Santiago, waymarkers in and around town are now complete. Tread the path that thousands have followed in years gone by on your very own pilgrimage. Reading a town full of surprises, with links to Oscar Wilde, Jane Austen, King Henry I, football, and biscuits! Ones to watch this year is The Reading Half Marathon (14th April 24) and Reading Festival (21st - 25th August) that returns for another year.
Take a look at our featured events in Berkshire to get you started and then scroll to the bottom of the page for lots more events and activities to enjoy.
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Heritage & History
Marlow
Celebrate VE Day with us.
'Spies in the Sky - The Extraordinary Wartime Achievement of RAF Medmenham'
Brimming with history, Danesfield House was once home to the Intelligence Section of the RAF, known as RAF Medmenham. The unit specialized in…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Presented by House Theatre
I can see a box, no wait, Is it a house?
There's a noise coming from inside. Could there be something inside?
Suddenly a flap opens. Is that a man living in a box?
Hermit is a silly, funny and intriguing show about a…
Show / Display
Windsor
Enjoy a Summer's day out under the ramparts of Windsor Castle, on the banks of the River Thames at the Show often described as the Summer "Crufts".
Food
Marlow
Join Danesfield House for an intimate evening with Head Chef, Massimo Principe and wines by Pierre Woodford from Enotria & Coe, in the beautiful and intimate Gallery, high up in the rafters above The Grand Hall.
Participatory Event
Windsor
Parallel Windsor is the UK's national celebration of disability inclusion and wellbeing. Our award-winning event is held in the grounds of the majestic Windsor Great Park and staged on the iconic Long Walk.
General event
Reading
Join in on Easter Sunday for a fun-filled family day. Expect Easter egg hunts, face-painting, a craft station with Easter egg decorating, guess the Mini Eggs in the jar game.
Festival
Reading
One of the biggest musical festivals in the world, every year over 90,000 people flock to the Richfield Avenue site to experience the iconic event.
Sporting Event
Ascot
With the exception of Royal Ascot, King George weekend is the most important, historic and glamorous racing meeting on Ascot's calendar.
Childrens Events
Bracknell
The Lexicon will be raising money for The Lexicon Charity Fund throughout Easter.
From Thursday, March 28 until Sunday, April 14, 2024, The Lexicon Express will be running mini tours of the town centre, with passengers donating £1 for each trip…
Gardens
Windsor
Families, garden lovers and foodies are invited to celebrate a day of growing, cooking and traditional crafts with the plant growers, garden designers, artisan producers and top-notch chefs that will be on hand to demonstrate and share their…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Join much-loved children's writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt in a family-friendly, fun-filled drawalong for all ages.
He'll be taking a look at some of his favourite books, showing you how to create characters like Tracy Beaker and Timothy Pope,…
Food
Marlow
Join us for an intimate evening with Head Chef, Massimo Principe and wines by Pierre Woodford from Enotria & Coe, in the beautiful and intimate Gallery, high up in the rafters above The Grand Hall.
Enjoy a welcome glass of bubbles followed by a…
Sporting Event
Windsor
Royal Windsor Horse Show is the UK’s largest outdoor premier Show and takes place in the private grounds of Windsor Castle.
General event
Reading
Come and delve into a range of books with Charlie Cook, brought to life with puppetry and enchanting songs, and perhaps you will be able to help his sister discover the wonderful world inside a book
Walking
Reading
This May, Reading's are launching their first ever Walks Festival! Running from 10-14 May, Reading Walks Festival is as much about telling the stories of Reading as walking for its own pleasure, so you don't need to be a seasoned hiker to take part…
Heritage & History
Hungerford
A weekend for all, with Commemorations, Parades, Bands, the arrival of the military vehicle convoy, Displays, Veterans and a full programme.
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Presented by Faceplant Theatre.
Will Lily conquer her fears? Will she conquer her fright? Will she conquer the ghouls in the dead of the night?
In the Dead of the Night brings to life a little girl's imagination as she conjures fantastical…
General event
Marlow
An informative 1 hour tour of the magnificent 65 acres where you will discover the numerous unique plantings as well as the Italian garden.
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Join comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel for an hour of kid's comedy which is now 20% more stupider than ever before.
There will be truth-telling cheese, fishing, ducks, bumbags, sausages and maybe some drawing. Family- friendly frivolity…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Presented by House Theatre
I can see a box, no wait, Is it a house?
There's a noise coming from inside. Could there be something inside?
Suddenly a flap opens. Is that a man living in a box?
Hermit is a silly, funny and intriguing show about a…