Berkshire a county divided by the River Thames, full of pageantry and ceremony, with strong connections to the British Royal family. 2023 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. This May Royal Windsor Horse Show will be jumping its way into the borough (11th - 14th May), June see's Royal Ascot return for five days of action (20th - 24th June), alongside Garter Day (19th June) a really colourful occasion and Royal Windsor Rose and Horticultural Show (10th June). Don't miss the unique Swan Upping (19th July) the annual census of the River Thames swan population by HM Swan Marker and the Royal Swan Uppers in a flotilla of traditional wooden rowing skiffs, or the Maidenhead Festival (22 - 23 July 2023) at Kidwells Park with music, a beach, fairground, stalls and side-shows as well as circus performers.
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! This May Reading will be hosting its first walking festival (10th - 14th May), and in June (10th - 18th June) Luke Jerram's replica artwork of planet Earth with be heading to the Town Hall, August welcomes the annual world-famous Reading Festival (25th - 27th August).
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Tour
Windsor
Windsor Carriages invites you to experience the wonder of Windsor Great Park by horse-drawn carriage. All tours experience views of Windsor Castle and The Long Walk.
Participatory Event
Caversham
Our most popular trip takes you to Mapledurham Lock, which feels a world away from life in Reading. Following the Thames upstream, you will see wildlife, open countryside, islands and look out towards the Berkshire Downs.
Outdoor Event / Activities
Blake's Lock, Reading
Have fun (re-)discovering Reading, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst finding out more about Reading.
Curious About Reading visits…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Peascod Street, Windsor
Have fun (re-)discovering Windsor, spotting things you've never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks - a fun and affordable way to get some fresh air, whilst finding out more about this royal town.
Curious About Windsor…
Exhibition
Cookham, Maidenhead
Some of the most important names from the Modern British art scene will be hanging on the walls of the Stanley Spencer Gallery this summer. Seven loans from Southampton City Art Gallery will be hung alongside works by Spencer, broadening our…
Special Events
Clewer, Windsor
We run three of the UK's most exciting and challenging escape rooms in the heart of Royal Windsor. ESCAPE THE CASTLE , THE CURSE OF THE LOST CHAMBER and THE AMBER ROOM. We also offer ESPIONAGE - an innovative mobile corporate escape room for up to…
Theatre
Reading
The Mill is delighted to announce that our much awaited Summer Musical is the legendary GYPSY – the story of the burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee and her ultimate showbiz mother – Rose. Rose has ambitions for her two daughters and we follow her…
Film
Maidenhead
Dir: Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic 2022 | 92 mins
Brooklyn plumbers Mario and his brother Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe into a magical new world. When Luigi gets lost, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find him. With all the…
Film
Maidenhead
Dir: Juan Jesus Garcia Galocha 2022 | 88 mins
Three Egyptian mummies live in a secret underground city, hidden in ancient Egypt. Through a series of unfortunate events, the trio end up in present-day London. They embark on a wacky and hilarious…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Avalon are the UK's leading comedy agent - they bring two top comedians previewing their material ahead of the Edinburgh Festival this summer.
Luke Kempner has quickly established himself as the UK's hottest new impressionist for the millennial…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Presented by Sanskruti Dance
Join Maya's world of Magical Honey with dance, magic, storytelling and live music.
Young Maya loves to draw, read and harnesses her own magic with the help of the celestial being Saraswati. Together they explore the…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Presented by Sanskruti Dance
Join Maya's world of Magical Honey with dance, magic, storytelling and live music.
Young Maya loves to draw, read and harnesses her own magic with the help of the celestial being Saraswati. Together they explore the…
Special Events
Reading
It's never too late to get the BBQ on. If you are anything like me then your BBQ gets used regardless of the weather.
Get summer ready & join us and taste the very best wines and beers to enjoy alongside your BBQs next summer.
We'll let the beers…
Film
Maidenhead
Dir: Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic 2022 | 92 mins
Brooklyn plumbers Mario and his brother Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe into a magical new world. When Luigi gets lost, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find him. With all the…
Film
Maidenhead
Dir: Juan Jesus Garcia Galocha 2022 | 88 mins
Three Egyptian mummies live in a secret underground city, hidden in ancient Egypt. Through a series of unfortunate events, the trio end up in present-day London. They embark on a wacky and hilarious…
Music
Maidenhead
The UK based singer/songwriter's music has been described as classic singer-songwriter style.
With occasional forays into punchy alternative pop on recent releases, a genre that Jinder fills as easily as he fits into folk. His work is often…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Presented by Wrongsemble.
A (f)un-expected family adventure, where fairytales really do come true…'
Roll up one and all, to hear the fabulous Grimm Brother's fairytales like never
Before…
Meet world-famous twins Jake and Will Grimm, as they…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Presented by Wrongsemble.
A (f)un-expected family adventure, where fairytales really do come true…'
Roll up one and all, to hear the fabulous Grimm Brother's fairytales like never
Before…
Meet world-famous twins Jake and Will Grimm, as they…
Special Events
Marlow
A recipe for hot Summer nights....
We aim to bring together the local Marlow & Henley crew, with good food, funky music in a relaxed setting and embody the spirit of Champagne!
Every Friday night throughout June, July & August between 5-11pm we…
Free Event
Maidenhead
Norden Farm Markets take place on the first Saturday of every month.
They are (mostly) outdoor markets, held under the Linhay barns - a nod to our history as an ancient dairy farm.
The Norden Farm Markets are unique. There's a Cafe Bar onsite,…