Sunday 21st


Mega Egg Hunt Egg hunt and Easter crafts at Wellington Country Park, Riseley near Reading. W: www.wellington-country-park.co.uk


Thursday 25th


Balance Bike Club A free club for 2-4 year olds to learn, practice and have fun balancing and gliding on two wheels. This is held at 2.15-3pm on Thursdays during term time on the tennis courts at Woodford Park Leisure Centre, Woodley. W: www.myjourneywokingham.com/events


Saturday 27th Easter Lunch Sittings


Enjoy a delicious, traditional Easter Sunday lunch at Cobbs. 12-3pm. Cobbs Farm Shop. T: 01488 686770 W: www.cobbsfarmshop.co.uk


Monday 22nd


Farm Animals Visit Meet all your favourite farm yard friends at Cobbs Play Barn for free. 11am-3pm. Free entry. T: 01488 686770 W: www.cobbsplaybarn.co.uk


FREE Farmyard Meet & Bleat at Broad St Mall


Broad St. Mall is helping you get into the spirit of spring with their FREE farmyard-themed, family event running today and also on Sunday 28th. 11am to 4pm each day, meet real ponies, goats, lambs, ducks, chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs. Free facepainting and balloon modelling. W: www.broadstreetmall.com


Saturday 2nd


Stay and Play Stay and play sessions at The Abbey Girls School in Reading. 9.30-11am. Also on 15th May and 6th & 19th June. Booking required. T: 0118 987 2256 E: theabbey.co.uk/events


Saturday 4th


Princess and Pirate Weekend Get ready for a princess and pirate takeover across Gulliver’s Theme Parks. There will be treasure treats, fancy dress events, themed activities and so much more. Percy Pirate will be on stage with some swashbuckling songs and Princess Gilly will be making special appearances throughout the day. Running until 6th May. W: www.gulliversfun.co.uk/events/ princess-and-pirate-weekend


Bouncy Castles in the Park


Fun for all the family from 4th-6th May. Wellington Country Park, Riseley near Reading. W: www.wellington-country-park.co.uk


Saturday 5th


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


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correct at the time of going to press. However, we would advise parents to phone and check details prior to making a long trip …or promise!


42 SPRING ISSUE 2019 Go to www.primarytimes.co.uk/berkshire for thousands more great days out


Public Lambing Open Days The Amners Lambing Weekends offer a real family day out, not only will you be able to see lambs being born, but there are also a host of other exciting activities including pony rides, an area where you can hold chicks and lambs, miniature railway rides, tractor and trailer rides, craft stalls and much more. Also on 28th April and 4th-6th May. Burghfield, Reading. W: www.amnersfarm.co.uk


Canoe and Kayak Taster


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


May


Wednesday 1st Spring Bank Holiday at Bucklebury Farm Park


Explore the Nature Trails and wild walk and enjoy the blue bells at Bucklebury Farm Park. W: www.buckleburyfarmpark.co.uk


Monday 6th


Windsor Races Family Fun Day


The biggest family fun day of the year returns. For the first time ever, the funfair and all other rides will be completely free. As well as seven exciting races for the adults to enjoy, there will be a host of free entertainment including the massive funfair! Windsor Racecourse W: www.windsorracecourse.co.uk


Saturday 11th


May Fair 2019 Parents and friends of Mortimer St John’s C of E Infant School, 11am-2pm. £1. Great fun to be had with face painting, lots of pocket money games for the kids.


Reading Children’s Festival 2019


Help celebrate the 30th anniversary of Reading Children’s Festival with an extra special three week festival of events and activities for children of all ages! Running until 2nd June. Venues across Reading. T: 0118 937 2771 W: www.reading.gov.uk/ childrensfest


Forbury Fiesta


The launch of the ever popular Reading Children’s Festival returns to the Forbury. The Gardens are the perfect venue for a giant party with children’s entertainment, workshops, stalls, refreshments and lots more. Free. 11am-4pm. Forbury Gardens, Reading Town Centre. T: 0118 9372771 W: www.reading.gov.uk


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