Jane Austen School Tours from April - September 2025 organised by Reading Museum

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Berkshire is a county full of pageantry and ceremonial events, and this year it is also celebrating its close ties to Jane Austen with a host of new tours, events, and exhibitions. Home to a host of internationally renowned events, including Royal Ascot, Royal Windsor Horse Show, Royal Windsor Flower Show and Reading Festival, you'll find Berkshire's event calendar is full to bursting. 

2025 is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, this world-famous author went to school in Reading, and her old school will be open for a series of tours for the first time. Believed to be the inspiration behind the school in her fourth novel Emma, this is the perfect time to discover more about the 18 months she spent here. 

Go Ape Fun in Swinley Forest, Bracknell

What's on in Berkshire this weekend?

Berkshire is easily accessible for day trips from London and there's plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or for a weekend break. You'll also find a host of free events (F) to help you stretch your budget a little further. To find out what's on in Berkshire today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date.

Don't miss the Changing of the Guards on the streets of Windsor, or the chance to follow one of the free activity trails at Windsor Castle. Look out for the magnificent Red Deers and hand-crafted adventure playground 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. Plan ahead so you don't miss out and book for some Royal Windsor's and Maidenhead must see events including Royal Windsor Flower Show (7th June 25), Royal Ascot (17th - 21st June 25) or Windsor Championship Dog Show (26th - 29th June 25).

Reading a town full of surprises, with links to Oscar Wilde, Jane Austen, King Henry I, football, and biscuits! Tours of Jane Austen's school are now running now until 26th September 25 - discover more about the Jane Austen 250 events in Reading here. Discover some of Reading's top events to enjoy this summer including Death Comes to Pemberley Mill, The Mill at Sonning (Now - 28th June 25), Reading Water Fest (28th June) (F), and Reading Festival (21st - 24th August 25) combine your next event in Reading with a stroll along the famous St James Way, the UK's stretch of the Camino de Santiago.

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  1. Circus Camp

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    Childrens Events

    Maidenhead

    Led by And Circus 

    Four days of learning incredible circus skills and performing. Learn to walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, walk the tightrope and perform on a trapeze!

    Suitable for ages 7 – 14 years.

    Tues 29 – Fri 1 Aug 10am – 4pm
    £200 | £180…

    Dates

    From:
    29 July 2025to1 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
  2. The Ultimate Swift & Styles Tribute Experience

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Get ready for a show like no other with The Ultimate Swift & Styles Tribute Experience!

    Prepare for an unforgettable evening dedicated to and based around the music of pop icons Taylor Swift and Harry Styles!

    This is not your average tribute night…

    Dates

    From:
    31 July 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
  3. Windsor and Eton Living Advent Calendar

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    Christmas

    Windsor and Eton

    Enjoy a different 15-minute live performance every evening of Advent with the Windsor and Eton Living Advent Calendar. Performances will range from songs, carols, music, poetry, book excerpts, creative arts, notes from local history or folklore,…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Dec 2025to24 Dec 2025
  4. Art Camp

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    Childrens Events

    Maidenhead

    Led by Lucy Carpenter

    Join Lucy Carpenter on a creative art adventure this summer.

    Combining art, movement and play to provide a stimulating and creative week of fun. With a sensational exhibition at the end of the week!

    Suitable for ages 8 – 11…

    Dates

    From:
    5 Aug 2025to8 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
  5. The Searchers & The Hollies Experience

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    This two-hour tribute show brings to the stage the magical hits of these two legendary harmony bands, with memories of the most high-energy decade in pop music history. 

    An incredible performance of hits guaranteed to have you in Needles And…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Aug 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
  6. Klezmer Keilidh

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    Dance / Dancing

    Maidenhead

    Enjoy the familiar ceilidh/barn dance format (live music, dance leader, fun) with one essential difference – the music and steps are old-style Jewish, rather than Celtic. 

    Dance leader Ilana Cravitz will take you through the steps for lively…

    Dates

    From:
    24 Sept 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
  7. Theatre Camp

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    Childrens Events

    Maidenhead

    Led by Sideways Drama

    Make a Play in 4 Days!

    Come along and dive into the world of theatre, writing, directing and star in a brand new play!

    Suitable for ages 8 - 14 years.

    Tues 12 - Fri 15 Aug | 10am - 4pm
    £160 | £145 Advantage Card…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Aug 2025to15 Aug 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00
  8. Jazz Dynamos

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    The five-piece band, Jazz Dynamos take well known hit songs from the 70s and 80s, transforming them with a mix of jazz, bossa and samba.

    Their unique set of exuberant, original contemporary jazz arrangements includes hits by Bowie, Dolly Parton,…

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    From:
    15 Aug 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
  9. Windsor Great Park Illuminated

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    Christmas

    Wick Lane, Englefield Green

    Windsor Great Park Illuminated returns from Friday 14 November to Saturday 3 January with a spectacular new trail through the enchanting woodland. Experience dazzling lights, breathtaking projections, and magical fountain displays that bring the…

    Dates

    From:
    14 Nov 2025to3 Jan 2026
  10. Oasiz

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Oasiz are one of the UK's most authentic tribute bands.

    A point proved in 2023 when a short clip of front man Steve performing as Liam went viral on social media with over half a million views. Many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam…

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    From:
    26 Sept 2025Open 20:00 - 22:30
  11. Summer Recital Series: St John's Piano Trio Farewell Concert

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Ron Colyer (violin)
    Paul Cox (cello)
    Nigel Wilkinson (piano)

    Haydn Piano Trio in E flat, Hob XV 29
    Brahms Violin Sonata No.1
    Schubert Piano Trio in E flat, D.929

    After a thirty-year career of playing together, covering the entire piano trio…

    Dates

    From:
    10 Sept 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30
  12. Dark Side of the Wall

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Crazy Diamonds Shining On.

    The award-winning Dark Side Of The Wall celebrate their heroes in well over 2 hours of spectacular live music and visual effects. This amazing nine piece band perform music from the legendary Pink Floyd's classic and…

    Dates

    From:
    16 Aug 2025Open 20:00 - 22:30
  13. Brick or Treat at LEGOLAND® Windsor

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    Halloween

    Windsor

    This autumn, the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort will be transformed into a pumpkin-filled wonderland for what is sure to be the most frightfully fun event of the year perfect for the young, and the young at heart!

    Dates

    From:
    4 Oct 2025to1 Nov 2025
  14. Kite Festival

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    Festival

    Maidenhead

    Kite Flying • Food • Bar • Live Music • Entertainment • Kite Decorating

    Join us at Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill) for our Community Kite Festival on Sunday 31 August between 12pm - 4pm. It's free to attend! No tickets required - just come along on the…

    Dates

    From:
    31 Aug 2025Open 12:00 - 16:00
  15. Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ off to Mars

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    Comedy

    Maidenhead

    Life is hard. Come and have a laugh about it.

    After his nationwide critical smash sellout 2023/24 Tour, Andy is back with a brand new show. As seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week and his 2025 NextUp standup…

    Dates

    From:
    27 Sept 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
  16. Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain

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    Comedy

    Maidenhead

    Having reassessed her life through the prism of an ADHD diagnosis in last year's funny and moving memoir, one of Britain's most beloved and most scatterbrained stand-ups lets you back into her mind (warning: it's cluttered in there).

    Among other…

    Dates

    From:
    11 Sept 2025Open 20:00 - 22:00
  17. Live at the Bandstand

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    Summer

    Windsor

    Come and enjoy live band performances in the open air this summer. Windsor and Eton Business Partnership presents Windsor’s Live at the Bandstand programme 2025.

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    From:
    21 June 2025to14 Sept 2025Various Opening Times
  18. Flash - A Tribute to Queen

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    Music

    Maidenhead

    Flash – Hit after hit, anthem after anthem, guaranteed to blow your mind, as quoted by the BBC 'as close as it gets'.

    Established in 2002, this band stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of one of the greatest rock bands in history. With an…

    Dates

    From:
    7 Aug 2025Open 20:00 - 22:30
  19. Marlow Dragon Boat Festival

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    Type:

    Sporting Events

    Shiplake, Henley On Thames

    Dates

    From:
    16 June 2026
  20. Mother Goose and the Golden Egg - Panto at South Hill Park

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    Theatre

    Bracknell

    Proud-lay presenting…

    Our award-winning pantomime returns in 2025 with Mother Goose and the Golden Egg – one of the original British pantos, first performed in London in 1806.

    The traditional family story about an impoverished woman who hatches a…

    Dates

    From:
    28 Nov 2025to4 Jan 2026