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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Sporting Event
Ascot
A wonderful day of fabulous Jumps racing action and festive fun.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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
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…
Arts
High Street,, Maidenhead
Join The Paint Club for a relaxed and creative evening of painting in Maidenhead at Bardo Lounge!
Our friendly local artist will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to your very own work of art.
️ What's included: All the painting materials…
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…
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…
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…
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
Ceremony
Windsor
Children of the Royal Borough are invited to help wish His Majesty The King a happy birthday, by taking part in the traditional 21-gun salute outside Windsor Castle, on 14 November at noon.
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
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
Since emerging on the UK folk scene with her 2022 debut album Dwelling by the Weir, Ellie Gowers has captivated audiences with songs rooted in folklore, ecology and the nuanced stories of her hometown, Warwick.
Lauded by The Guardian as 'full of…
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!
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,…
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…
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