Newbury’s Free Grotto
Visit this quality Grotto at Parkway Shopping, Newbury with Newbury Bid. Free. 10.30am-5pm (Sundays 11am- 4pm). Also running on 3rd December and 14th-23rd December. W:
www.shopatparkway.com
The MERL Winter Warmer
Enjoy a day of seasonal fun with Millers Ark Living Nativity and petting farm, music and activities. Keep warm with lovely hot soup and drinks. Follow a winter trail in the galleries, explore a traditional Christmas with the MERL Players, and make a traditional cracker. 12-4pm. The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading. Tickets £4 per adult when booked in advance or £5 on the door (subject to availability). Children free. W:
www.merl.reading.ac.uk/whats-on
Woodland Wonders Festive Trail
Get yourself in the festive mood by collecting a leaflet from the Information Point and guiding yourself along the seasonal trail at Burnham Beeches near Slough. All ages, suggested donation £2. Running until 2nd January. W:
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Saturday 2nd
Santa’s Grotto at IKEA Reading Santa will be in his grotto this Christmas, at IKEA Reading, ready to welcome your excited little ones. IKEA Family Card members have the chance to visit Santa in his grotto for free this year, for timings see
www.ikea.com/ gb/en/store/reading/events-reading for more details. Also on Sunday 3rd.
Christmas in Reading
Grab a selfie with Santa, have fun with face painting and special guest appearances throughout the run up to Christmas in Broad Street Mall. W:
www.broadstreetmall.com
Santa at Dorney Court Kitchen Garden
Santa will be at Dorney Court Kitchen Garden between 11am and 4pm, with real reindeers and snow pets. Every child will receive a gift. W:
www.dckg.co.uk
Art on the Street
The award-winning Art on the Street returns transforming Maidenhead Town Centre into an outdoor gallery and art market. A variety of artists selling original artwork and fine art prints to a backdrop of live music and delicious street food. W:
www.artonthestreet.org.uk
Christmas Trail
A fun festive Christmas trail for families. 10.30am-2.30pm. Also on 3rd, 9th/10th, 16th/17th & 20th-23rd December. Cliveden National Trust Property. W:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sunday 3rd
Grandparents Lantern Making Create a beautiful lantern with your family ready for the Festival of Light in the Newbury Lantern Procession. This inter-generational workshop is a great chance to get involved in a big annual event and spend some special time with your grandchildren whilst getting creative. 10am-1pm and 2-5pm. W:
www.cornexchangenew.com
Christmas Fair & Children’s Parties at Shaw House
With Miller’s Ark animals living nativity in the grounds and children’s parties in the House with Mr Muddles the charming magician. Plus a special visit from Father Christmas and all children will receive a present! Fair £1 adults, children free. 11am-4pm. Shaw House, Newbury. Parties £4 per child. Party tickets must be booked in advance from Shaw House. T: 01635 279279
Holiday Activity Scheme Open every school holiday
• On site activities and off site trips • Extended hours available • From £29 per day • Childcare vouchers accepted • Ofsted registered 5-14 years • Children’s parties available
0118 987 9538
Booking forms and further information available at
www.leightonpark.com/enterprises e:
activities@leightonpark.com
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www.primarytimes.net/berkshire for hundreds more great days out
Thursday 7th
Late Night Shopping Evening Windsor Royal Shopping is open seven days a week for all things Christmassy and is open for late night shopping today and on Thursday 14th December. W:
www.windsorroyalshopping.co.uk
Friday 8th
Father Christmas Grotto Running at South Hill Park in Bracknell on 8th-10th and 14th-24th December with a promotional day on Saturday 9th December only; where the first 100 children booked will receive an extra free gift. Advance booking required. Book online. W:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/shpgrotto
Living Advent Window
Be part of Windsor’s magical Christmas celebration, the Living Advent Calendar and see what’s behind the 8th window at the Windsor & Royal Borough Museum. 6pm, free. W:
www3.rbwm.gov.uk/museum
Christmas Tree Festival
Visit St Luke’s Church in Maidenhead to get into the Christmas spirit and vote for your favourite tree. Running until 10th December. W:
www.enjoymaidenhead.com
Saturday 9th
A Morning with Father Christmas
Running on 9th/10th December. 9am, 10.15am, 11.30am and 1.45pm. Tickets £4.95. Cobbs Play Barn. W:
www.cobbsplaybarn.co.uk
Christmas events may be on multiple days over the holidays, so
it’s worth checking out the relevant website, so you don’t miss out!
Reindeer and Reindeer Racing!
See Santa and his reindeer arrive in the High Street via Queen Street at 11.30am and visit the reindeer and their handlers on the High Street until 2.30pm. Maidenhead Bridge Rotary will be running (toy) reindeer racing in the shopping centre between 10am and 4pm raising money for local charities. High Street and Nicholsons Shopping Centre. W:
www.nicholsonsshoppingcentre.co.uk
Maidenhead Community Lantern Parade
The event begins with live music and entertainment from 4x4 Bhangra - The Kings of Bhangra outside Maidenhead Town Hall from 4.30pm. The Lantern Parade is free to attend and suitable for all ages. Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead. T: 01628 788997 W:
www.nordenfarm.org
Build in a Bauble: Christmas LEGO®
Brick Workshop
Work alongside talented international LEGO®
Brick Expert Kevin Hall in this
Christmas building session. Ages 5+, 45-minute sessions starting at 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. £16 per person (includes bauble). Reading Museum. Also on 16th December. Booking essential. T: 0118 937 3400
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