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.
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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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Music
Maidenhead
Presented by Norden Farm Jazz Club.
This is a very special concert. Renato was trained at Berklee Boston but has made in home in London for the last few decades. He held a weekly residency at Ronnie Scott's for over 10 years. He plays with a…
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
Windsor
Head along for a day filled with holiday cheer! Meet Mr and Mrs Claus, explore our festive market stalls, and indulge in delicious seasonal food and drinks. Resident DJs will be spinning festive tunes, and don’t miss out on the famous raffle and…
Heritage & History
Reading
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth on Tuesday 16th December 2025, you are invited to visit the Abbey Gateway, once part of the school where the author and her sister spent almost two years.
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…
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…
Theatre
Maidenhead
A dog with a bird-killing problem. Two people stitching their relationship together. A house filled with taxidermy animals.
When a young couple responds to a dog-sitting advert expecting a free holiday, they stumble into an unexpected tradition…
Comedy
Maidenhead
Ania Magliano (Live At The Apollo, Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Awards Best Show nominee 2023) has some new thoughts / jokes / confessions / gossip to share with you.
Ania has opened for Ed Gamble, Marc Maron and Catherine Cohen, and writes for Amelia…
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.
Music
Maidenhead
La Bouche Manouche featuring Irene Serra invite you to a dazzling evening of festive cheer, blending the timeless elegance of the Great American Songbook with their signature Manouche swing.
Expect joyful Christmas classics, toe-tapping rhythms, and…
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.
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
Windsor
Celebrate Christmas in Eton with food stalls, funfair rides, music, dancing and all the fun of Christmas! Kicking off at Jubilee Square from 5pm.
Festival
Henley On Thames
With its wonderful range of entertainment in a breathtaking setting on the banks of the River Thames and with some of the best wining and dining seen at any Festival, Henley Festival makes for a highly glamorous party not to be missed, with stars on
Christmas
Windsor
Come see the magical Christmas light switch on in Windsor and join in the celebrations with a Chrismas Lantern Procession.
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.
Film
Maidenhead
Your host Jeff Lloyd sets the festive sprirt with a short introduction to this iconic movie and sneaks an old school interval into the mix.
An unforgettable story of hope, heart, and second chances.
Frank Capra's timeless holiday classic It's a…
Music
Maidenhead
The Ultimate Rock Tribute Show!
As featured in the BBC TV documentary The Joy of the Guitar Riff, Purple Zeppelin are proud to pay tribute to the two greatest Rock Bands of all time, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin!
Whether you were lucky enough to…
Dance / Dancing
Maidenhead
Presented by Drishti Dance.
An evening that unfolds to the thrum of beats as nimble feet stamp and dance, their bells echoing the Incessant Rhythm of the heart. Shadows swirl like poetry in motion and eyes alight with dreams and excitement surge to…
Gardens
Windsor Great Park, Windsor
The Royal Windsor Flower Show returns with inspiring showcase gardens, fabulous nurseries, incredible speakers and our Honorary President Alan Titchmarsh. It’s a wonderful day out for all the family, so come along and join in the fun – everyone’s…
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