Events Watch
As we get ready to welcome longer days and warmer weather, all the county’s attractions are buzzing into life and throwing open their doors for spring! So… diaries at the ready as it’s time to plan some top family entertainment and make the most of the season to come.
Sunday 31st March
SPRING FAMILY RACEDAY AT ASCOT
The Spring Family Raceday offers visitors of all ages a thrilling combination of top- class racing and free countryside themed activities. Off-track activities include a visit from the Gruffalo, Willow Bank ‘build a den’ classes, foraging and cooking demos with James Wood, Bird of Prey and Dog Agility displays and ferret racing. Children can also enjoy arts & crafts, face painting, entertainment from Bubble Joe & Anton the Juggler and a ‘20 things to do before you’re 12’ experience. Each of Ascot’s famous lawns will feature a different theme, with racegoers of all ages encouraged to explore. W:
www.ascot.co.uk
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th April
FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD TO MAIDENHEAD TO SEE THE WIZARD OF OZ!
The exciting, entertaining and timeless L. Frank Baum classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, will be brought to life in a professional production this Easter. Young Dorothy Gale finds herself whisked somewhere over the rainbow to the magical Munchkin Land by a Kansas cyclone. Follow her journey along the yellow brick road to the Land of Oz. How will she ever find her way home? Two performances each day at Desborough Theatre, Maidenhead, on 6th & 7th April. Pluck up the courage and book
your tickets online today…you will if you have a brain! W:
www.ha-events.co.uk Booking line: 0333 666 3366
Bank Holiday Monday 6th May
FAMILY FUN DAY EXTRAVAGANZA AT ROYAL WINDSOR RACECOURSE
Weekends 20th /21st & 27th /28th April
BLUEBELL WALKS THROUGH BEAUTIFUL WOODLANDS
Rushall Farm, Bradfield will once again show off its wonderful display of bluebells throughout two weekends, from 11am-5pm. Situated in the beautiful Pang Valley, it has wonderful views over the surrounding countryside. Visitors will be able to enjoy walks of varying length through this glorious ancient woodland. Children can take part in a free treasure hunt and fun activities in the 17th century, thatched barn where refreshments, including hot and cold food and homemade cakes, will be available. There are also routes that are suitable for buggies and wheelchairs.
Tickets (suggested donation): Adults £5; Children/Oap’s £3; under 3’s free. All proceeds from this event will benefit local people affected by Multiple Sclerosis. W:
www.rushallfarm.org.uk W:
www.msreading.org.uk T: 0118 961 6107
The biggest family fun day of the year returns to Royal Windsor Racecourse on Bank Holiday Monday bursting with unlimited family fun and thrills! Get ready for exhilarating horse racing throughout the day for everyone to enjoy and a host of free entertainment, including the UK’s largest dodgems, face painting, bouncy castles, pony rides and of course, the colossal funfair! (Some games stalls may charge where a prize can be won). Don’t forget, kids under 18 go FREE and adult tickets cost just £14 in advance. W:
www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk T: 01753 498400
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SPRING ISSUE 2019
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www.primarytimes.co.uk/berkshire for thousands more great days out
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