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Ongoing

The Living Rainforest

The charity run visitor attraction is all-weather and indoors. There are 700 species of plants and animals that make it feel just like a real rainforest! You can see giant stick insects, hissing cockroaches, goeldi monkeys, armadillo, tortoise, huge fish and a large whistling Curassow and much more. With free parking and a great value annual ticket, it is a fantastic day out for families.

W: www.livingrainforest.org

Wokingham Family Golf

Providing 6 ways to play golf

Wokingham Family Golf is suitable for all ages and abilities including Big Hole Golf, FootGolf and Dinosaur Adventure golf. T: 0118 979 5657

W: www.wokinghamfamilygolf.co.uk

Activity Parties at Wokingham Countryside

Parties for ages 8+. Choose from either land or water half day option or a fun indoor climbing evening. Water and Land Parties start at 10am and 2pm on Sundays only. (1.5 hours per activity, 3 hours in total).

W: www.wokinghamcountryside. co.uk/activities/activities-forfamilies/activity-parties/partiesfor-children

We take great care to ensure this information is correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip…or promise!

Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is open from 10.304.15 (last entry 3pm) The castle is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Pre-booked tickets required. W: www.rct/visit/Windsor-castle

West Berkshire Museum

The Museum is open every Wednesday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm. The Wharf, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 5AS. T: 01635 519562 W: www.westberkshireheritage.org

Weekly Classes at Cobbs Play Barn

There are some fantastic classes happening at Cobbs Play Barn near Hungerford every week: Yabba Dance Class, Wednesdays £7 per child. A dance class for under 5s with a focus on promoting confidence, and ownership of their dancing impulses. Boogie Mites, Thursdays £6 per child. Music, movement, and sensory class for under 5s. There are catchy songs, lots of instruments, fun props, and bubbles for you to enjoy. Visit cobbsplaybarn.co.uk to learn more.

March

Friday 17th

Leighton Park Open Mornings

Leighton Park School, Shinfield Road, Reading RG2 7ED. Also on 12th May, 16th June, 9-11am. Book a space online: W: www.leightonpark.com/visitleighton-park T: 0118 987 9600

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Saturday 18th

Young Rangers

Wildlife club for young people aged between 8-11 years. Discover the mysteries of local wildlife from birds and butterflies, moths & trees. 2-4pm. Windsor Great Park Environmental Centre. W: www.bbowt.org.uk/events

Tuesday 21st

Poetry Party at Bracknell Library

Bracknell Library is hosting a poetry workshop from 4-5pm to celebrate World Poetry Day. There will be instruments, crafts and lots of fun activities. This event is aimed at 5 to 11 year olds, but everyone is welcome! Clare Bevan, Bracknell’s Poet Laureate, will be doing a poetry reading and joining in the fun.” You only need to pay what you can afford. W: www.eventbrite.com/e/poetryparty-tickets-546052225907

Saturday 25th

Celebrating Bishopsland

Silversmiths

Watch young silversmiths at work and talk to them about the impressive work going on at local charity Bishopsland Educational Trust. Reading Museum. 11am-4pm. W: www.readingmuseum.org.uk/ whats-on

Sunday 26th

The MERL Green Explorers

Connect with nature and build outdoor skills in these new monthly sessions with a local environmental education teacher and Level 3 Forest Leader. Themed around the museum collections and the changing seasons, each session will vary but will include activities such as shelter building, finding out all about birds, animals and insects in the MERL garden. Ages 5+. £7 per child. Also on 30th April. The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading, RG1 5EX W: merl.reading.ac.uk/greenexplorers

Friday 31st

Wear A Hat Day

Get involved in Wear A Hat Day, one of the UK’s most popular annual charitable family-friendly fundraisers. Help children to explore their individuality and creativity, learn to work together and think of others – in a really fun way. All while raising funds to help find a cure for brain tumours –the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under the age of 40. Register now for your free fundraising pack: W: www.wearahatday.org

Easter Egg Hunt at Cliveden

Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family in the grounds at Cliveden. Running until 16th April. Cliveden House near Maidenhead. W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/ oxfordshire-buckinghamshireberkshire

Fun For Charity at The Lexicon

The popular land train, The Lexicon Easter Express, returns to Bracknell town centre, from March 31st until April 16 2023 (closed on Easter Sunday), offering shoppers a mini tour and raising money for local causes. Trips cost £1 per passenger (sorry no cash) and all monies collected will be donated to The Lexicon Charity Fund. Passengers will receive some free mini Easter eggs as part of the train ride through town. The Lexicon has also teamed up with Bracknell Foodbank to collect boxed Easter eggs throughout March. Donations can be placed in The Lexicon’s Giving Box in Princess Square. There will also be an Easter Egg Hunt, with the chance to win one of three family meal vouchers from Chopstix. For more information visit W: www.thelexiconbracknell.com

April

Saturday 1st Crowns and Coronations at the Castle

Have some fun making crowns and creating Coronation themed crafts. Crafts take place throughout the Easter holidays from 9am-3.30pm. Windsor Castle. W: www.rct.uk/whatson

Spring Into Newbury: The Great Newbury Easter Egg Hunt

Find the eggs, collect the stickers and have the chance to win some fabulous prizes. Taking place in Newbury Town Centre. Running from Saturday 1st – Sunday 16th April Find out more at W: www.visitnewbury.org.uk

Reading Farmer’s Market

You can browse local food, drink and more and buy directly from the producers at the local farmers’ market, named Best Food Market in the Great British Market Awards 2020. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday in the month.

Young Rangers

A wildlife club for 8 – 11 year olds who love nature and wildlife at The Nature Discovery Centre in Thatcham. 2-4pm.

W: www.bbowt.org.uk/events

The Big Green Easter Egg Hunt

Reading Museum are running Easter activities from 1st-16th April including an Easter egg hunt and a green stars and moon trail.

W: www.readingmuseum.org.uk/whats-on

Festival of Arts & Crafts at The Base, Greenham

There will be a craft fair surrounding The Base building. With live music, craft beer, family Easter themed activities, face painting and community art installations. Entry and parking are free. Also on Sunday 2nd. The Base, Communications Road, Greenham Business Park, Newbury, RG19 6HN. W: www.thebasegreenham.co.uk

Outdoor Market at Norden Farm Centre, Maidenhead

Browse stalls selling artisanal produce and hand crafted goods. The Café Bar will be open serving lunch (until 3pm), drinks and snacks. The perfect way to do some relaxed shopping on a Saturday afternoon! 12pm – 4pm Every first Saturday of the month.

Easter Egg Hunt at Basildon Park, near Pangbourne

Start the Easter holidays with a Easter Egg Hunt and trail at Basildon Park. The cost is £3 per trail which includes a prize, and normal admission applies. Every day until Sunday 16th April.

Sunday 2nd Spring Family RaceDay

The first family raceday of 2023 offers a thrilling combination of top class Jumps racing and free themed activities for racegoers of all ages. Ascot Races. W: www.ascot.com/horse-racesand-events

Monday 3rd Easter Wild Session

Running every morning and afternoon Monday-Friday during the school holidays. Four sessions per day for youngsters to try a range of different adventurous sports. Activities include water sports, such as stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking or giant SUPs on the beautiful Black Swan Lake. These will be running alongside land activities to challenge yourself and aim high including climbing or test your Bear Grylls skills on the Survival session! Wokingham Countryside.

W: www.wokinghamcountryside. co.uk/activities/holiday-clubs/ wild-days

Egg-cellent Easter Holiday Camps

Every day at Funtastic Kids is unique! The Holiday Camps are full of exciting and engaging activities that build upon children’s learning, including creative crafts, drama/roleplay, science experiments, baking, and more. Plus, fun and energetic sports sessions will keep children active throughout the school break. Locations: Reading, Tilehurst, Calcot, Shinfield, Newbury, Binfield, Burghfield, Woodley, Wokingham, Earley, Crowthorne and Finchampstead.

W: funtastickids.co.uk