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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Participatory Event
Bracknell
Go Ape Sundown Adventures are back for autumn 2025 at Go Ape Bracknell.
Music
Maidenhead
Join Maidenhead Concert Band for a joyful evening of festive music as we count down to Christmas!
Enjoy a range of big band, musicals and popular classics, and of course, seasonal favourites that will get you in the holiday spirit.
Led by Musical…
Music
Maidenhead
Presented by Norden Farm Jazz Club.
We must thank Louis Armstrong for incorporating the Vibraphone in his 1930 recordings. This began the vibraphone's long association with jazz.
It was Lionel Hampton who quickly realized the instrument's…
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…
Music
Maidenhead
Join us for a truly special evening of festive music and celebration.
Younger People with Dementia's young onset dementia choirs, Sunshine and Harmony, will come together to sing your favourite Christmas songs and timeless classics, led by the…
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
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…
Christmas
Maidenhead
Presented by Maidenhead Drama Guild in association with Norden Farm.
Join the legendary Robin Hood and his merry men, as they battle the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and his two idiotic henchmen.
Will Robin be able to scupper the Sheriff's evil…
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…
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…
Music
Maidenhead
The duo of Walther and Cutting brings together two exceptional musicians for their tour.
In their home countries, both artists are highly regarded within their genre, having received notable honors such as the BBC Folk Award and the Irish Music…
Christmas
Maidenhead
Maidenhead's Christmas Lights Switch-On is the town's big festive kick-off! Get ready to light up your holiday season with a full day of festive fun in Maidenhead town centre!
Christmas
Maidenhead
Presented by StoryDen.
Based on the book by Joe Todd-Stanton.
Nyla has moved to the city. When a comet comes soaring through the city streets and starts to glow and grow, Nyla can't resist following it…
An extraordinary story about welcoming the…
Music
Maidenhead
Lumas Winds is a quintet committed to promoting a rich and varied wind chamber music repertoire.
Presented by Maidenhead Music Society.
Berio Opus Number Zoo
C.P.E. Bach Sonata in A minor Wq.132
Gavin Higgins After Fallout
Bernstein, arr. Richard…
Sporting Event
Ascot
Royal Ascot is one of the pinnacle events of the summer social season and is certainly a must-attend event of the year and a quintessentially British day out.
Christmas
Reading
Families and friends return year after year to soak up the festive atmosphere. Unbelievable £22 Unlimited Ride Wristbands where you can have unlimited riding for 4 hours and for £5 extra you can add Ice Skating.
Christmas
Windsor
Windsor on Ice offers a great value day out for all the family, whatever the weather. Our main ice rink is fully covered and we now have a smaller children’s rink, also undercover as well as an outside open air skating track with the beautiful views…
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…
Theatre
Maidenhead
Presented by Candlelit Theatre.
Candlelit Theatre bring The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde dramatically to life with their signature storytelling approach using shadows, sounds and theatricality to faithfully recreate the tale.
Praised as…
Music
Maidenhead
After playing to packed houses at London's leading concert halls; Barbican and Southbank Centre, the celebrated UK-based sitar player Roopa Panesar plays a very special show in Maidenhead.
Born in London and being raised in Leicester afforded Roopa…
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