Things to do in 2022 These brilliant summer days out will keep your family entertained throughout the sunniest school break. Choose from water fun parks and treasure trails to play barns and hands-on museums; inside or out, there’s a destination to head to! Here’s our pick of the best – how many can you squeeze in this summer?
Bracknell Forest Festival Bracknell Forest Council and The Lexicon have teamed up to create a fabulous forest festival to celebrate the town centre’s fifth birthday. Taking place in the town centre from Wednesday August 24 to Sunday September 4 2022, the event will see the return of the mighty giant tree giants, beautiful forest sprites, a unique immersive night forest experience and a fun filled programme of entertainment, education and give-aways. You won’t want to miss the Bracknell Forest Festival so make sure that you put a note in your diary now. For more information, please visit W: www.bracknellforestfestival.com
High up or low down – Go Ape Bracknell has got adventure covered!
Explore, celebrate and play at The Museum of English Rural Life There are always plenty of reasons to visit The Museum of English Rural Life in Reading whether you’re looking to explore the galleries or have fun in the garden! This summer, they’re using their collections to inspire events and activities on the theme of CARE. Explore ways you can take care of yourselves, others and nature in their free family event on 10th August, go and meet the animals from Miller’s Ark Farm on the 17th, and pick up a ‘Caring for Nature’ activity pack throughout the summer. Along with their partners, Reading Museum, they’re continuing to celebrate local history through the Huntley & Palmers themed biscuit programme – including a fun-filled family activity pack and a chance to meet Mr Palmer himself! W: https://merl.reading.ac.uk
Looking for things to do this holiday? Join them in Swinley Forest, Bracknell for an actionpacked family adventure in the great outdoors. Their forest doors, in the heart of Berkshire, are open daily and they have an experience for everyone – from super-fast zipwires and tree top crossings, to high-wire bridges and free-fall Tarzan Swings! They also offer an unforgettable children’s birthday party – award-winning in fact. So, whatever the British weather throws at us this summer, get outside and Go Ape. W: www.goape.co.uk
Things to do in 2022
Enjoy a Treasure Hunt on a Train this summer! The Southeast Communities Rail Partnership will be running a free Treasure Hunt on a Train on the North Downs Railway Line between Saturday 23rd July and Sunday 4th September 2022 (please note you will need to buy your train tickets from Great Western Railway). The line runs between Reading, via Guildford, to Redhill. Travel along the line and hunt for clues on board the train and at different destinations to find some quirky Alice in Wonderland treasures! Suitable for families with children aged 7 upwards. To download your free copy of the Treasure Hunt and to buy your train tickets please go online. W: www.southeastcrp.org/TreasureHunt
Let’s go fly a kite – the festival is back! Norden Farm Centre for the Arts is excited to announce that the Kite Festival is back this year, taking place on Sunday 4th September in Maidenhead’s Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill). In the lead up to the festival, families can create their own kites in a series of workshops held at Norden Farm. Festival goers can buy kits to make on the day or bring kites they’ve made already and fill the sky with brightly coloured dancing kites. There will be local street food stalls, a beer tent, live music and entertainment to add to the fun! Entrance to the festival is free – see online for more details. W: www.nordenfarm.org
Superheroes needed for a special summer holiday mission!
Set your Compass for Coral Reef this summer! One of the most popular leisure facilities in the region, Coral Reef is guaranteed fun for all the family and shipmates of all ages! Go on down and see their brand-new Splash lagoon, an enjoyable, vibrant interactive water pad, plus whizz down five giant slides, from gentle rides for young ones to thrilling descents for the more adventurous! Customised fun to be enjoyed alone or with a partner! Coral Reef is open rain or shine with an on-site restaurant, party booking options, with an outdoor pool area and spa facilities and sufficient parking and gift shop for souvenirs and all your poolside needs! Walk the plank and dive in at Coral Reef Waterworld Bracknell! W: www.everyoneactive.com/centre/coral-reef-waterworld
Enter mission control at the Corn Exchange where children can transform into superhero characters and head out for an immersive adventure around Newbury town centre! Follow a map, looking for clues and puzzles to complete the quest! The Superhero adventure trail is a new outdoor commission created by A Line Art and produced by Corn Exchange Newbury. Only £3 per child. W: https://cornexchangenew.com/events/ outdoor
Go to www.primarytimes.co.uk/berkshire for thousands more great days out
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