Reading Room, Roseate Hotel, Reading
Berkshire is a county divided by the River Thames, full of pageantry and ceremony, with strong connections to the British Royal family. 2024 see's many of Berkshire's popular festivals filling up the event calendar including the Reading Festival, Royal Ascot, Royal Windsor Horse Show and Royal Windsor Flower Show. Whether you're visiting Berkshire for the royal connections or to explore its countryside, visit its towns, enjoying its vibrant nightlife or just to enjoy one of it seasonal events you'll sure to find something to keep everyone entertained.
To find out what's on in Berkshire today or this weekend, use the search box above to narrow down your required date. Berkshire is easily accessible for day trips from London while there's plenty of fun activities for kids to do whether it's during the holidays or for a weekend break.
Marvel at the Changing of the Guards from the streets of Windsor, follow in the footsteps of the British Royal family at Windsor Castle, seek out the magnificent Red Deers and beautiful gardens 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. Already planning a summer visit? Then the Royal Windsor Horse Show (1st - 5th May 24) will be a great addition to your list, alongside the Royal Flower Show (8th June 2024), Royal Ascot (18th - 22nd June 24) and Parallel Windsor (7th July) which returns for its second year.
Walkers can now delight in Reading as the famous St James Way, the UK stretch of the Camino de Santiago, waymarkers in and around town are now complete. Tread the path that thousands have followed in years gone by on your very own pilgrimage. Reading a town full of surprises, with links to Oscar Wilde, Jane Austen, King Henry I, football, and biscuits! Ones to watch this year is The Reading Half Marathon (14th April 24), Reading Walking Festival (11th - 19th May 2024), and the fantastic Reading Festival (21st - 25th August) which returns for another year.
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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Sporting Event
Ascot
The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup offers a perfect blend of thrilling entertainment on and off the track and is one of our most popular racedays of the year.
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 Windsor…
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…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Presented by Long Nose Puppets.
When Doris and Delilah wake up to find something strange and sparkly has fallen from the sky, they are inspired to put on the world's greatest magic show! But how do you make real magic happen? What ingredients do…
Arts
Windsor
With kind permission of His Majesty King Charles III, Windsor Castle is set to play host to Windsor and Eton En Plein Air 2024 – The Royal Borough’s largest outdoor painting competition and street gallery.
Free Event
Reading
This free annual East Reading Festival returns to Palmer Park on Sunday 26th June 2024 between 12noon and 6pm.
Food
Twford, Reading
Twyford Beer Festival returns on the 6th, 7th and 8th June 2024, to Stanlake Meadows, Twyford. This three-day festival is an eclectic mix of live music, and interesting drinks to sample for all.
Walking
Lower Denford, Hungerford
With 29 events on offer across the North Wessex Downs our festival is a celebration of the stunning landscapes, glorious scenery and top-class walking country that this National Landscape has to offer.
We have opportunities for you to seek out…
Festival
Reading
Reading is located on the Kennet Canal in Berkshire and every year they celebrate this wonderful waterway with an annual festival - Water Fest!
Showing off the Kennet Canal in all its glory, along with the gorgeous and historic spots on its…
Sporting Event
Ascot
A wonderful day of fabulous Jumps racing action and festive fun.
Show / Display
Windsor
Enjoy a Summer's day out under the ramparts of Windsor Castle, on the banks of the River Thames at the Show often described as the Summer "Crufts".
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Visit the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense as they bring Pinocchio to our stage for Christmas 2024.
Three very funny men seek refuge in a grand but abandoned old house - one of them is Pinocchio and it turns out he's had quite a life!
Stuff…
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.
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Led by Sideways Drama
Make a Play in 4 Days!
Come along and dive into the world of theatre, writing, directing and star in a brand new play
Suitable for ages 8 - 14 years.
Tues 13 - Fri 16 Aug | 10am - 4pm
£160 | £145 Advantage Card…
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Presented by Garlic Theatre.
A fresh and funny retelling of the traditional story and an ideal gentle introduction to theatre.
Was it a dream or did I hear a talking bean?
Jack lives on a small farm with his mum and very little to eat. He likes to…
Sporting Event
Ascot
With the exception of Royal Ascot, King George weekend is the most important, historic and glamorous racing meeting on Ascot's calendar.
Food
Marlow
Father's Day lunch with real ale. What better way to say thanks Dad, for everything!
Surprise and delight your Dad with something extra special this Father's Day celebrating at Danesfield House with a traditional Sunday lunch! Each Dad will receive…
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.
Sporting Events
Shiplake, Henley On Thames
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
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