Reading, Berkshire, 18th October 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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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
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.
Music
Maidenhead
An intimate evening with the Kora.
Step into an unforgettable evening with Suntou Susso, a captivating singer, performer and master of the kora - the 22-string West African harp whose sounds have enchanted listeners and carried the soul of Mandinka…
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…
Christmas
Reading
Experience Reading's newest winter light trail and immerse yourself in a magical light trail around the grounds of Forbury Gardens & Abbey Ruins this winter. Follow a 30 - 50 minute route filled with beautiful light installations that transform the…
Music
Maidenhead
A collective of wonderful musicians who share a love for Argentine tango music.
Formed by bandoneonist Mirek Salmon in 2016, the group also features guitar virtuoso Daryl Kellie and sensational vocalist Jimi Can. Mirek has performed with BBC…
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.
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.
Christmas
Windsor
Step into Christmas and 1,000 years of royal history at Windsor Castle. From the towering, 20-foot-high Nordmann fir tree, decked with thousands of sparkling lights and shimmering ornaments, to the tiny Christmas tree and miniature garlands in…
Free Event
Slough
Develop sharper focus and deeper awareness to strengthen team connection and collaboration.
This hands-on workshop invites you to discover, create and experience togetherness through sound, drawing, movement and simple creative activities,…
Sporting Event
Windsor
Royal Windsor Horse Show is the UK’s largest outdoor premier Show and takes place in the private grounds of Windsor Castle.
Theatre
Bracknell
In a world of social media, can true kindness and humility shine through?
Christmas
Windsor
An evening of carols in front of Windsor's most popular visitor attraction, starting with a children's parade from Peadcod Street
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