Easter Treasure Hunt at Lily Hill Park


Solve a series of festive clues to win a chocolate prize! 10am-11.30 or 1-2.30pm. W: www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk


Nick Sharratt’s Right Royal Drawalong


Join acclaimed children’s writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt and daw along with him. The Corn Exchange Newbury. T: 0845 5218218


Friday 12th


Family Bush craft Learn basic bush craft skills as a family, including fire lighting, shelter building, foraging and campfire cooking. Ages 7+. The Nature Discovery Centre. W: www.bbowt.org.uk


Chocolate Wonderland


Visit The Lexicon in Bracknell for some Easter fun. From 12th-18th April there will be a Chocolate Wonderland where children will have the chance to decorate an Easter Egg box, a chocolate egg home, as well as taking part in the Golden Ticket hunt! W: www.thelexiconbracknell.com


Crazy Craft Days – Delightful Decorations


Choose between making and decorating a wooden bunny basket, wooden tree, or decorating a wooden or ceramic coaster. £2 per child. For 4-11 year olds but younger and older children are welcome. No need to book, drop in. West Berkshire Museum. W: www.westberks.gov.uk/ heritage–events


Sailing with Spinnakers Microscopic Signs of Spring


Local Wildlife Trust expert Martin Woolner will be on hand with microscopes and an array of remarkable mini-beasts and plants to view up-close. 10am-1pm. West Berkshire Museum. Free. W: www.westberks.gov.uk/ heritage–events


Running at Dinton Activity Centre. Other dates available. W: www.dinton-pastures.co.uk


Peteza and Big Foot Show


Running 13th/14th April. Wellington Country Park, Riseley near Reading. W: www.wellington-country-park.co.uk


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Early Birds and Late Owls


A trial of some quieter hours for families of children with sensory difficulties. Please contact Visitor Services Officer on 0118 937 3495 to book or to register future interest. Supported by Autism in Museums, who have donated a Tactile Sensory Bag and soft play pillows. The Activity Cart will also be available. Early Birds 9am-10am, all ages, drop in. Late Owls 4pm-5pm, all ages, drop in. Reading Museum. W: www.readingmuseum.org.uk


The Lexicon Express


The Lexicon Easter Express will be back from 12th-20th April. Hop on board for a £1 donation to The Lexicon Charity Fund and keep your eyes peeled for the Easter Bunny! W: www.thelexiconbracknell.com


Saturday 13th


Crowthorne Spring Trail Walk or scoot the family around Crowthorne village hunting for animals. Receive a treat at the end. Maps available for £2 from the Co-op on Crowthorne High Street on Pinewood Bar and Café, proceeds to Hatch Ride School. Running until 22nd April. W: www.crowthornetrails.blog


Beanpole Day- Get Your Garden Ready for Summer


Enjoy the gardens next to the Thames and buy all you need for your garden including beanpoles, pea sticks, plants and hedgehog homes from a range of voluntary groups. Caversham Court Gardens. W: www.bbowt.org.uk


The Big Tree Climb at Westmorland Park


Fun for 6 year olds and over. Climb up into the tree canopy and take in amazing views. W: www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk


Sunday 14th


Meet the Ranger and his Reptiles


One of the Rangers will be near the café with some of the reptiles and amphibians that can be found on site. 2-3.30pm. Burnham Beeches near Slough. W: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk


Family Silent Disco


Suitable for all ages. Grab your grown- ups and head on down to the friendliest disco in town. £11 (£9 under 16s) Family and Friends (4 people) £36. Part of the Jump In Festival. Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Altwood Road, Maidenhead SL6 4PF. T: 01628 788997 W: www.nordenfarm.org


Wednesday 15th


Windsor Races Easter Eggstravaganza Raceday


Featuring an Easter egg hunt, get your face painted or bounce off all your energy on the bouncy castles! All the entertainment on this day is free. W: www.windsor.gov.uk


Under 5’s Creative Messy Play


Children’s creative messy play workshops for the under 5’s. 10.30am-12pm. Call for more details. Art Jam Studio. T: 0118 946 4417 W: www.artjamstudios.co.uk


Crash Courses at GR Swimming School


Bookings now being taken for swimming crash courses running 15th-19th April and 27th-31st May for classes in Compton, Thatcham & Pangbourne. Fun experienced teachers with DBS. T: 01635 201410


Nick Sharratt’s Right Royal Drawalong


Draw along with acclaimed children’s writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt. Age 4+. Norden Farm Centre for the Arts. W: www.nordenfarm.org


Tuesday 16th


Family Circus Skills and Trapeze Workshops


Running 16th/17th April. Wellington Country Park, Riseley near Reading. W: www.wellington-country-park.co.uk


A SOUTH HILL PARK PRODUCTION Matilda Easter School


This four-day theatre course will be based on the hit film and West End musical Matilda. South Street Arts Centre Reading. Running 15th-18th April. Ages 6-12. E: info@berzerkproductions.com W: www.berzerkproductions.com


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