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Things to do in Berkshire

Across Berkshire there are 307 days out recorded in 3 towns, with options spanning country parks & forests, playgrounds and gardens. Reading has the most to choose from, followed by Slough and Windsor.

The mix includes 296 free to visit, 13 indoor and 294 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Better-known places in Berkshire include Aldbourne Heritage Centre, Royal Gardens, Alexandra Gardens, Jesus Hospital Almshouses and River Court, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

What’s on offer in Berkshire

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Bearwood Park. Mobile Home Park and FBC MUGA.
    191 places
  2. 02
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Emmer Green recreation ground and East Reading Adventure Playground.
    85 places
  3. 03
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Royal Gardens and Alexandra Gardens.
    17 places
  4. 04
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Thames Lido and Willink Leisure Centre.
    5 places
  5. 05
    Bowling Alleys
    Ten-pin lanes and arcade games — including Wokingham Superbowl and Spinners.
    3 places
  6. 06
    Play Centres
    Indoor play for younger children — including The Mad House Play and Party World and Pirates Landing.
    2 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in Berkshire?

This guide maps 307 places to visit across Berkshire, spread across 3 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Berkshire?

Recognisable names in Berkshire include Aldbourne Heritage Centre, Royal Gardens, Alexandra Gardens and Jesus Hospital Almshouses. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Berkshire?

296 of the places listed for Berkshire are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Berkshire on a rainy day?

13 indoor options are recorded across Berkshire — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Berkshire kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.