Windsor Town Centre, Three times a week
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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Food
Marlow
Join us for an intimate evening with Head Chef, Massimo Principe and wines by Pierre Woodford from Enotria & Coe, in the beautiful and intimate Gallery, high up in the rafters above The Grand Hall.
Enjoy a welcome glass of bubbles followed by a…
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.
Music
Wokingham
Get ready to witness the ultimate celebration of the Paris Olympic Games with Trinity Concert Band!
Our performance will breathe life into the Olympic spirit like never before, creating an atmosphere of unmatched energy and enthusiasm. From the…
General event
Marlow
An informative 1 hour tour of the magnificent 65 acres where you will discover the numerous unique plantings as well as the Italian garden.
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.
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".
Participatory Event
Hungerford
Enjoy a hands-on workshop with the expert butchers, followed by a delicious evening BBQ at the Cobbs Farm Shop in Hungerford.
The Head Butcher will talk you through a range of perfect BBQ cuts, marinades and spices, you will then have the…
Festival
One Waterside Drive, Theale, Reading
Come and join us at our Theale showroom for a wine tasting with international wine producers and local foodies. There will be an interactive tasting theatre and exclusive discounts on the night.
Childrens Events
Maidenhead
Led by And Circus.
A week of incredible circus skills and performing. Learn to walk on stilts, ride a unicycle, walk the tightrope and perform on a trapeze!
Suitable for ages 7 - 13 years.
Tues 30 Jul - Fri 2 Aug | 10am - 4pm
£200 | £180…
Free Event
Windsor
Come and enjoy live band performances in the open air this summer. Windsor, Eton & Ascot Town Centre Partnership presents Windsor’s Live at the Bandstand programme 2024.
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…
Participatory Event
Windsor
The setting for the Windsor Half marathon is one of the most beautiful in the UK, the start and finish being on the Long Walk within Windsor Great Park and with Windsor Castle as the backdrop.
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.
Food
Marlow
Join Danesfield House for an intimate evening with Head Chef, Massimo Principe and wines by Pierre Woodford from Enotria & Coe, in the beautiful and intimate Gallery, high up in the rafters above The Grand Hall.
Heritage & History
Ascot
This community event will comprise fairground rides, an appetizing range of food outlets (including fish, chips and mushy peas) and live music on the stage including a 1940s sing a long.
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.
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.
Childrens Events
Bracknell
The Lexicon will be hosting a series of workshops and other activities to demystify the importance of biodiversity for young children, in a fun and engaging way.
Running from Friday, May 24 to Sunday, June 2 2024, visitors to Bracknell town centre,…
Outdoor Event / Activities
Blake's Lock, Reading
Have fun (re-)discovering Reading, 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 Reading.
Curious About Reading visits…
Heritage & History
Hungerford
A weekend for all, with Commemorations, Parades, Bands, the arrival of the military vehicle convoy, Displays, Veterans and a full programme.
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