Windsor Berkshire, 14th November 25
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.
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.
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.
If you're travelling from outside the area for an event in Berkshire, there are numerous hotels and other accommodation options to suit your needs.
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The guide below shows our calendar of events in Berkshire. Whether you're local or visiting the area, find what's happening near you by clicking the Map View button.
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Christmas
Sindlesham
Sindlesham Court Christmas Market is back for 2025, and this one is bigger and better than ever!
Over 50 stalls
Cafe, Tombola, free entrance and parking
Come and shop for a Christmas favourite or that unique gift
Show / Display
Windsor
Nearly 10,000 dogs from all over the UK and from overseas will arrive in Windsor for the very popular Windsor Championship Dog Show – the largest event of its kind in the South of England and amongst the biggest in the UK.
Sporting Event
Ascot
A wonderful day of fabulous Jumps racing action and festive fun.
Christmas
Maidenhead
Presented by The Last Baguette.
The snow is falling and the solstice is approaching. Ratty is getting ready. She wants everything to be really rat-tastic! But will her friends make it through the snow to the winter woodland revels?
Can you help…
Dance / Dancing
Maidenhead
An evening of music and dancing in the atmospheric 18th century Long Barn.
A caller will guide you through the dances while ceilidh band Nedron's Jig provide the live music. Dances include the likes of Cumberland Square 8, Virginia Reel, Gay Gordons…
Christmas
Cookham Rise, Maidenhead
A magical Christmas shopping event in the beautiful village of Cookham. Showcasing local artisan businesses, there will be gifts, stocking fillers, decorations, cakes, sweets, jewellery and more.
Walking
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…
Christmas
Sindlesham
Sindlesham Court Christmas Market is back for 2025, and this one is bigger and better than ever!
Over 50 stalls
Cafe, Tombola, free entrance and parking
Come and shop for a Christmas favourite or that unique gift
Arts
Winkfield Row, Warfield, Bracknell
Looking for a creative night out with friends in Berkshire? The Paint Club runs painting workshops at the Bardo Lounge in Maidenhead and the Cricketers in Winkfield Row.
Tickets include instructions from a professional artist, painting materials,…
Family
Newbury
Celebrate the holiday season and treat your family to a day out at the Challow Hurdle Day.
Markets
Maidenhead
Visiting the market is the perfect way to spend your weekend.
An excellent opportunity to browse for unique presents as local artisan stallholders showcase their handmade wears. Enjoy all your favourite festive snacks and beverages together with a…
Community
Maidenhead
Join Norden Farm as they light up the town at the annual Lantern Parade on Saturday 6 December from 4.15pm.
Get involved in Lantern Making Workshops throughout November and December - led by SameSky. Taking place at Norden Farm, Maidenhead Library…
Community
Maidenhead
Join Norden Farm as they light up the town at the annual Lantern Parade on Saturday 6 December from 4.15pm.
Get involved in Lantern Making Workshops throughout November and December - led by SameSky. Taking place at Norden Farm, Maidenhead Library…
Christmas
Windsor
Step into a cosy winter wonderland at Daniel of Windsor, where Santa's Grotto awaits. Meet Santa’s friendly elf, share your Christmas wishes, and enjoy a heartwarming chat with Santa himself. Every child will receive a gift and you'll also capture…
Christmas
Sindlesham
Sindlesham Court Christmas Market is back for 2025, and this one is bigger and better than ever!
Over 50 stalls
Cafe, Tombola, free entrance and parking
Come and shop for a Christmas favourite or that unique gift
Music
Maidenhead
Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.
For one night only, seven brave souls take on your ever-opinionated host, Jeff Lloyd, in a full-blown musical face-off. The twist? Each contender chooses their own category—anything from Best Beatles Ballad to Top Solo Take…
Sporting Events
Shiplake, Henley On Thames
Music
Maidenhead
Earning rave reviews wherever they play and ranked in the 'Top 20 Tribute Artists & Bands in the UK' by Champions UK plc Entertainment Agency, six-piece tribute band 'The Fleetwood Mac Songbook' are not to be missed.
The band perform a spell…
Christmas
Reading
The Christmas season in Reading officially gets underway on Saturday 15th November as we turn on the town centre’s Christmas lights. With links to Reading’s rich culture and heritage from Huntley and Palmers to Henry I, a magical display of over…
Food
Maidenhead
Buy direct from local farmers, growers and dedicated small artisan producers and benefit from fresh quality food, honestly produced with a known provenance.
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