Are you looking for something to do with your children this summer holidays? I love the summer holidays, for the last three years I have written a blog post all about the activities happening each summer in my local area over the holidays and they have always proved quite popular, so I thought that I would do so again.
This list is my no means exhaustive, so if you want add something to the list or want to share a great event with others then please drop me a line – lovelylaurasblog@gmail.com.
I’ve divided this into three sections. Places that have events on certain dates. Places you can go anytime and free parks and places I like to go to. I have not been to all the places listed on this blog post, but where I have been I have tried to add a comment with my thoughts.
Please note, details and dates are correct to the best of my ability. Like everyone I am susceptible to the odd typo. Where possible I have included website links to every activity listed below. Please check before you go as I would hate to have made a mistake and someone to have disappointed children because of it.
Summer Holiday Events
Beales Country Park
Outdoor wildlife park and gardens, you can view their website here.
- 24th and 31st July/7th, 14th, 21st and 28th August. 1.30-3.30pm. Meet the bugs.
- Go Beanies Activity Camp. Camp runs from 9.15am to 4.30pm with drop off in the morning between 8.30-9.15am and collection in the afternoon between 4.30-5.15pm. There is an an extended option for parents with drop off from 8am and pick up until 5.45pm (our full day pass).
Bracknell Fun Days – FREE
Bracknell Council run a series of fun days throughout the summer holidays, these are FREE and include activities like bouncy castles, petting zoos, laser tag, crafts, falconry and lots more. These are taking place in the following locations on the following days:
- 26th July Warfield Memorial Ground
- 31st July Great Hollands, Bracknell
- 7th August Farley Wood Centre, Binfield
- 9th August Memorial Park Sandhurst
- 14th August Lock’s Ride Winkfield
- 15th August Braybrooke Recreational Ground, Bracknell
- 21st August Morgan Recreation Ground, Crowthorne
- 28th August North Lake South Hill Park
11am – 3pm
All details are on the council’s website.
Bracknell Children’s Centre
As well as the fun day programme above, they also have classes and activities on at different children’s centres throughout the summer holidays. From family football and rugby classes, to starting school workshops and baby classes.
All details are on the Bracknell Forest Children Centre’s Facebook Page.
Bracknell Libraries – Summer Events
If your children like reading then make sure they sign up for the summer reading challenge, they have to visit the library 4 times and read and borrow at least six books in the summer holidays.
Here is a list of libraries with activities taking place in Bracknell libraries this summer:
A Reading of Space Dust by Eloise de Sousa
Suitable for children aged 4 to 11 years old. Cost: 50 pence per child
- Birch Hill – Tuesday 30th July, 10.30am
- Ascot Heath – Tuesday 6 August, 2:30pm
- Binfield – Tuesday 6 August, 10.30am
- Great Hollands – Wednesday 7 August, 11am
- Crowthorne – Tuesday 13 August, 10.30am
- White Grove – Wednesday 14 August, 2pm
- Sandhurst – Thursday 15 August, 2.30pm
- Harmanswater – Monday 19 August, 10.30am
Please phone to book a space at the library you wish to attend.
Ascot Heath Library
Space themed crafts at Ascot Heath Library this summer! Suitable for children aged 4 to 11 years old.
- Tuesday 23 July, 2:30pm
- Tuesday 30 July, 2:30pm
- Tuesday 6 August, 2:30pm
- Tuesday 13 August, 2:30pm
- Tuesday 20 August, 2:30pm
- Tuesday 27 August, 2:30pm
Cost: £1.50 per child
How to book: phone Ascot Heath Library on 01344 884030 or ask in the library
Binfield Library
Space themed crafts at Binfield Library this summer! Suitable for children aged 4 to 11 years old.
- Tuesday 30 July, 2pm to 3:30pm
- Tuesday 13 August, 2pm to 3:30pm
- Tuesday 20 August, 2pm to 3:30pm
- Tuesday 27 August, 2pm to 3:30pm
Cost: £1.50 per child
Creative Eye – Making Wooden Rockets.
Suitable for children aged 4 to 11 years old.
When: Tuesday 6 August, 2pm to 3:30pm
Cost: £2.50 per child
Birch Hill Library
Space themed crafts at Birch Hill Library this summer! Suitable for children aged 4 to 11 years old.
- Monday 29 July, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
- Monday 5 August, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
- Monday 12 August, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
- Monday 19 August, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
- Monday 26 August, 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Cost: £2 per child
How to book: phone Birch Hill Library on 01344 456526 or ask in the library
Bracknell Library
Space Cadets
Join the little space cadets this summer! Suitable for under 5s.
When: every Tuesday over the summer, 10:30am
Cost: £1.50 per child
Just drop in, there’s no need to book.
Rocket Crafts
Rocket themed crafts. Suitable for children aged 4 to 11 years old.
When: Thursday 25 July, 10:30am to 11:30am
Cost: £2 per child
How to book: phone Bracknell Library on 01344 423149 or ask in the library
Alien Themed Crafts
Alien themed crafts. Suitable for children aged 4 to 11 years old.
- Saturday 3 August, 10:30am to 11:30am
- Thursday 22 August, 10:30am to 11:30am
Cost: £2 per child
How to book: phone Bracknell Library on 01344 423149 or ask in the library
Creative Eye – Making Star Keyrings
Join Creative Eye in making star keyrings. Suitable for children aged 4 to 11 years old.
When: Saturday 10 August, 2:30pm to 3:15pm
Cost: £2.50 per child
How to book: phone Bracknell Library on 01344 423149 or ask in the library
Space Crafts – Make a Solar System
Make a solar system.
When: Saturday 24 August, 10:30am to 11:30am
Cost: £3 per child
How to book: phone Bracknell Library on 01344 423149 or ask in the library
Creative Eye – Little Space Cadets Make Crafts
Join Creative Eye in making crafts. Suitable for children under 5 years.
When: Thursday 29 August, 2:30pm to 3:15pm
Cost: £2.50 per child
How to book: phone Bracknell Library on 01344 423149 or ask in the library
Crafts – Dream Catchers
Make a dream catcher. Suitable for children aged 4 to 11 years old.
When: Saturday 7 September, 10:30am to 11:30am
Cost: £2 per child
How to book: phone Bracknell Library on 01344 423149 or ask in the library
Teen Science Fiction Creative Writing
Bring sci-fi to life with fun writing activities, group discussions and useful tips to sharpen your writing skills. Anyone aged 11 to 18 years old is welcome.
- Saturday 10 August – Building sci-fi settings
- Saturday 17 August – Exploring sci-fi worlds
- Saturday 24 August – Creating sci-fi protagonists
- Saturday 31 August – Plotting sci-fi stories
Cost: free
How to book: phone Bracknell Library on 01344 423149 or ask in the library
Crowthorne Library
Creative Eye – Making Rock Glitter Bottles – Wednesday 31 July
Join Creative Eye and make rock glitter bottles. Suitable for 4 to 11 year olds.
When: Wednesday 31 July, 10:30am
Cost: £2.50 per child
How to book: phone Crowthorne Library on 01344 776431 or ask in the library
Star Wars crafts – Thursday 8 August
Star Wars themed crafts. Suitable for children aged 4 to 11 years old.
When: Thursday 8 August, 10:30am
Cost: £1.50 per child
How to book: phone Crowthorne Library on 01344 776431 or ask in the library
Summer Time Bounce and Rhyme – Monday 19 August
It’s a special summer edition of bounce and rhyme! Suitable for babies and toddlers.
When: Monday 19 August, 10am
Cost: 50 pence per child
How to book: phone Crowthorne Library on 01344 776431 or ask in the library
Crafts – Constellations and Greek myths – Wednesday 21 August
Crafts based on constellations and Greek myths. Suitable for 4 to 11 year olds.
When: Wednesday 21 August, 10:30am
Cost: £1.50 per child
How to book: phone Crowthorne Library on 01344 776431 or ask in the library
Astronaut Flight
Suitable for 4 to 11 year olds.
When: Saturday 31 August, all day
Cost: free
Great Hollands Library
Space Crafts – Fridays Throughout the Summer
Join us for space themed crafts. Suitable for children aged 4 to 11 years old.
- Friday 26 July, 10:30am to 11:30am
- Friday 2 August, 10:30am to 11:30am
- Friday 9 August, 10:30am to 11:30am
- Friday 23 August, 10:30am to 11:30am
Cost: £2 per child
How to book: phone Great Hollands Library on 01344 424095 or ask in the library
Creative Eye – Spaceship Window Decorations – Friday 16 August
Join Creative Eye and make spaceship window decorations. Suitable for 4 to 11 year olds.
When: Friday 16 August, 10:30am
Cost: £2.50 per child
How to book: phone Great Hollands Library on 01344 424095 or ask in the library
Harmans Water Library
Space crafts – Tuesday’s Throughout the Summer
Join us for space themed crafts. Suitable for children aged 4 to 11 years old.
- Tuesday 6 August, 10:30am to 11:30am
- Tuesday 13 August, 10:30am to 11:30am
- Tuesday 20 August, 10:30am to 11:30am
- Tuesday 27 August, 10:30am to 11:30am
Cost: £2 per child
How to book: phone Harmans Water Library on 01344 302722 or ask in the library
Creative Eye – Space Art – Tuesday 30 July
Join Creative Eye and make space art. Suitable for 4 to 11 year olds.
When: Tuesday 30 July, 10:30am
Cost: £2.50 per child
How to book: phone Harmans Water Library on 01344 302722 or ask in the library
Sandhurst Library
Creative Eye – Making spaceship wands – Thursday 1 August
Join Creative Eye and make spaceship wands. Suitable for 4 to 11 year olds.
When: Thursday 1 August, 2:30pm
Cost: £2.50 per child
How to book: phone Sandhurst Library on 01252 870161 or ask in the library
Star Wars Crafts – Tuesday 6 August
Join us for Star Wars themed crafts. Suitable for 4 to 11 year olds.
When: Tuesday 6 August, 2:30pm
Cost: £1.50 per child
How to book: phone Sandhurst Library on 01252 870161 or ask in the library
Crafts – Constellations and Greek myths – Tuesday 20 August
Join us for crafts based on constellations and Greek myths. Suitable for 4 to 11 year olds.
When: Tuesday 20 August, 2:30pm
Cost: £1.50 per child
How to book: phone Sandhurst Library on 01252 870161 or ask in the library
Summer Time Bounce and Rhyme – Friday 23 August
It’s a special summer edition of bounce and rhyme! Suitable for babies and toddlers.
When: Friday 23 August, 10am
Cost: 50 pence per child
How to book: phone Sandhurst Library on 01252 870161 or ask in the library
Astronaut Flight – Saturday 31 August
Suitable for 4 to 11 year olds.
When: Saturday 31 August, all day
Cost: free
No need to book, simply drop in.
White Grove Library
Creative Eye – Making gliders – Wednesday 24 July
Join Creative Eye and make gliders. Suitable for 4 to 11 year olds.
When: Wednesday 24 July, 2pm
Cost: £2.50 per child
How to book: phone Whitegrove Library on 01344 424211 or ask in the library
Space crafts – Mondays Throughout the Summer
Join us for space themed crafts. Suitable for children aged 4 to 11 years old.
- Monday 29 July, 2pm to 3:30pm
- Monday 5 August, 2pm to 3:30pm
- Monday 12 August, 2pm to 3:30pm
- Monday 19 August, 2pm to 3pm
Cost: £1.50 per child
How to book: phone Whitegrove Library on 01344 424211 or ask in the library
Bracknell Lawn Tennis Club, Summer Tennis Club
Tennis camp for 4-5 year olds and 6-10 year olds, 2 and 3 day courses available. Full details and booking form on their website.
Chiltern Open Air Museum, Chalfonts
Open air museum based in Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire. We reviewed Chiltern Open Air Museum a couple of years ago, you can read my review here.
30 July Terrific Tuesday
Earth themed family crafts, activities and games all for the standard admission price.
3 – 4 August Wellington’s Army
Meet the rifleman of Wellington’s army and watch re-enactments.
6 August Terrific Tuesday
Air themed family crafts, activities and games all for the standard admission price.
10 – 11 August Tudor Courtroom
Discover Tudor life and help enact justice in a Tudor courtroom.
13 August Terrific Tuesday
Fire themed family crafts, activities and games all for the standard admission price.
17 – 18 August Ragged Victorians
Meet authentic Victorian characters – watch out for pick pockets!
20 August Terrific Tuesday
Water themed family crafts, activities and games all for the standard admission price.
25 – 26 August Homes Inhabited
Meet costumed interpreters inhabiting our historic buildings.
27 August Terrific Tuesday
Element themed family crafts, activities and games all for the standard admission price.
31 August – 1 September Medieval Warbow
Watch demonstrations of archery, see and learn about the arming of the knight and talk to the blacksmith/armourer, bowyer, spinster and surgeon about the medieval way of life.
Full details on the Chiltern Open Air Museum website.
Cineworld Bracknell
Juniors club, prices from £2.50. Summer holiday listing – Pokemon, Paw Patrol, Ralph Breaks the Internet and a Dog’s Journey. Details on the Cineworld website.
Creative Eye Events
Four fun workshops for children in the summer holidays in Wokingham, classes are £15 each. Full details on their website.
- 19th August Slime Session
- 22nd August Unicorn vs Dinosaurs
- 26th August – Science Fun
Hands on Art Adventures
Pottery and art classes in the summer holidays. There are lots of classes taking place throughout the summer holiday, from potter’s wheel classes, pottery painting, art workshop, canvas painting. Full details of prices and times on their website.
Hobbycraft
Lots of free workshops in different stores around the country. Slime workshops, foam shapes, deco patch animals, sun catchers and more. All workshops are free, check times and availability and book spaces online on their website.
Holme Grange Craft Village – Wokingham
Holme Grange is a craft village and coffee shop open 7 days per week. But they are also running special events for children during the summer holidays listed below. You can visit their website here. We went along to their pony rides and reptile encounters last year and the children loved it!
Pony rides 11am – 3pm
- 30th July, 1st, 6th, 8th, 15th, 20th, 22nd, 27th and 29th August
Sand Art 11am – 3pm
- 30th July, 1st, 6th, 8th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 20th, 22nd, 27th, 29th and 30th August
Reptile Encounters 11am – 3pm
- 26th July, 2nd, 16th and 30th August
Face Painting 11am – 3pm
- 26th and 30th July
- 6th and 16th August
Soccer School
18months – 3 years 10-10.30am. 3-5 years 10.35 – 11.20am.
- 29th July, 5th, 12th and 19th August, 1st September
Jennett’s Park Dinosaur Discovery Trail
Explore the wild world of dinosaurs, solve a prehistoric crime and dig for treasure in woods and meadows – 2nd August, 2-3pm.
Where to meet: Jennett’s Park car park, Off Swift Fields, Bracknell, RG12 8DY. Cost: £3.99 per child. Booking is required – please call 01344 354441.
Latika Tennis Summer Camp
Tennis summer camps for children aged 4-8, 9-11 and 11+ years old. Details and times all on their website.
The Lexicon
The T-Rex encounter! Come and see the UK’s largest animatronic dinosaur.
2-26th August:
- Dino snaps – take photos of your dinosaur experience
- Dino extras – with dinosaur crafts and themed menus
- T-Rex encounter
- 19-26th August – meet Lexisaurus the baby dinosaur
- 3rd August – 4pm Jurassic Park proms
- 3rd – 24th August – dinosaur face painting
- 12-26th August – dinosaur school
- 2nd – 11th August – dinosaur hunt
- 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd – Jurassic Park screenings on the big screen
More details on the Lexicon events page.
Lili Pottery
Summer holiday events, check their website for prices and booking.
- 28th July – paint your own garden gnome – 10.30am
- 30th July – paint your family – 10.30am
- 7th August – slime workshop – 10.30am
Please call in advance to book, full details on their website.
Newbold Church, Binfield
School holiday workshops.
- 5th August bubble workshops
- 6th August string lantern craft
- 7th August kite building
- 8th August robotics
- 9th August – hand drumming
Music with Mummy
Summer specials. Beach themed music sessions for babies and for children aged between one and six, siblings welcome. Lots of singing, dancing, instrument play and fun props. Cost £5 per 30 minute session, siblings £3.
12th, 13th and 16th August
www.facebook.com/musicwithmummybracknell or email emmamusicwithmummy@gmail.com for more information or to book.
Odd’s Farm, High Wycombe
We’ve been here several times as always have a fantastic time, farm animals, feeding and petting, sheep racing, tractor rides, outdoor adventure area, indoor soft play, play diggers and tractors. They have also added a new outside water play area.
The Fairy Folks of Odds Hollow
- 25th-28th August
- 5-11th August
- 19-25th August
Mermaids and Sea Monsters
- 29th July–4th August
- 12th–18th August
- 26th August–3rd September
Pets at Home, Bracknell
Workshops to help teach children how rewarding pets can be and how to care for them, making sure children are all clued up on pet welfare and responsible pet ownership. Limited availability, you can book online. Full details on their website.
- 25th, 26th, 28th, 29th & 30th July
Photography Classes for Teens and Tweens
Run by Shoot from the Heart – Kerry J photography. Full booking details available here.
- 20th August Pirbright
Pinewood Football Club
Summer soccer school. 13th -15th August. 5-12 year olds £20 per day, £54 for all 3 days.
Details on their Facebook page.
RHS Wisley
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is visiting RHS Wisley this summer.
- 20th July – 1st September – The Very Hungry Caterpillar trail
- 1st June – 4th October – Spectacular plants trail
- 20th July – 1st September – guided walks
Full details on their website.
South Hill Park Summer Workshops
- 29th July – parent and child play with clay
- 2nd August – play with clay
- 13th and 29th August – art factory 4-11 years
- 20-23rd August – summer art school 12-16 years (new for 2019)
Full details on their website.
Wellington Country Park
Outdoor park with play areas, go-karts, camping, dinosaurs, nature trails, animal petting farm and play sand and diggers. My advice, it’s not great on a rainy day and take a picnic as the I found the cafe pretty expensive. You can visit their website here.
- 27th and 28th July – Dinosaur Weekend
- 3rd and 4th August – Pirates and Mermaids Weekend
- 10th and 11th August – Welly’s Summer Fun Day
- 17th and 18th August – Unicorn, Fairy and Pixie Weekend
- 24th – 26th August – Bouncy Castle in the Park
Windsor Castle
Who doesn’t love a castle? Private guided tours are available.
Live Shakespeare performances, probably more suited for older children during the summer:
- 27th July – Hooves and Horses Family Day
- 27th July – Hands on History
- 2nd August – Little Foals – Under 5s Fridays
- 24th August – Family Festival
The Changing of the Guard is also a great thing to do with children, details and times listed here.
Details on their website.
Wokingham Festival
24th – 26th of August , 11am until late. Cantley Events Field, Cantley Park, Twyford Road, Wokingham RG40 5TU. Weekend or day tickets available, accompanied under 18s are free.
- Live music
- Children’s corner
- Arts and Crafts Corner
- Food
- Stalls
Local Activities – Any Day
Aldershot Lido
Outdoor lido, water flumes, water fountain, picnic area, hot and cold food. Open 10am to 6pm. Details on their website.
Aldershot Military Museum
A museum for the military going back to 1854. Family activities, talks and picnic area. All details on their website.
Alice Holt
Gruffalo and Highway Rat trails. Cafe and activity centre.
Bocketts Farm, Leatherhead
Great fun, we had a lovely time when we went there. Lots of animals to pet and feed, play area, soft play, ride-on tractors, loads of fun. Visit the website here.
Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road
Inflatable aqua run – an 18 metre inflatable aqua run in the training pool 1-3pm Monday – Saturday. Read full details on the Bracknell Leisure centre website.
Brickies, Wokingham
Located at Holme Grange Craft Village. Lego building workshops. We attended a birthday party here earlier in the year and my children loved it.
Buckleberry Farm, Reading
Children’s farm with indoor and outdoor play. More details on their website.
California Country Park, Wokingham
Children’s play area, cafe and paddling pool. There is a fee per child free to enter the paddling pool, plus you need to pay for parking. Great when the weather’s warm. Pool open 10.30am-5.30pm. Full details on their website.
Coral Reef Waterworld
Most local people will have heard of Coral Reef Waterworld and the massive renovations and new slides that took place over the past year. It can get very busy in the summer holidays but you are able to book in advance online.
Coral Reef Waterworld website.
Dinton Pastures Country Park
This is a new to me park, I just found it courtesy of Google. I cannot see if there are any charges but it looks like a really nice adventure park with a sand pit too. View the website here.
Extreme Motion, Windsor
This looks like great fun from zorbing, bike hire and crazy golf there are activities for all ages. You can visit their website here.
Frimley Lodge Park
A 24 hectare site that boasts a range of facilities for all ages and hosts events for all the family including lots of open space and woodland, picnic areas, two children’s playgrounds, a trim trail, miniature railway and meadows.
More details on their website.
Gravity Force, Camberley
A trampolining centre in Camberley. They run different sessions aimed at different age groups. Looks like great fun and a great way to burn energy.
Go Ape, The Lookout
For tree top fun and forest Segway adventures. There are courses available for all ages and group packages available, have a look on the Go Ape website. Although for the Segway you need to be over 10 and weigh at least 7 stone.
Grays Farm, Wokingham
Pick your own fruit and vegetables. Also includes soft play, picnic area and farm trail. Visit the website here.
Hollywood Bowl, The Peel Centre
Bowling and amusements.
- Family game deal from £19.09 over the summer holidays
- Games and prizes throughout the summer holidays
Prices vary, so based to check out their website for full details.
Jakes Soft Play and Mini Farm – Sandhurst
For children up to 11 years old. Soft play, outdoor playground, farm, fishing and restaurant.
John Nike Leisure Centre, Bracknell
I think there are very few people in Bracknell who haven’t heard of the John Nike Leisure centre. It’s the place to go for dry ski slopes and ice skating.
Legoland Windsor
The Lego themed website in Windsor is great fun for all ages. We have had a season ticket for several years and love it. Although it gets super busy and can be expensive in the holidays. Top tips you can get tickets for much cheaper if you have Tesco clubcard points.
Little Street, Camberley
Open 7 days per week. Quite literally a little street with shops, a doctors, supermarket, cafe, fire engine, beauty salon and dress up. We went for my daughter’s birthday and it was great fun. Suitable for young children. Pre-booking recommended.
Living Rainforest, Newbury
The Living Rainforest is an indoor rainforest complete with wildlife and plant life. Great for rainy days, I like to take my children in the winter too as the rainforests are always warm! A day’s pass gives you access for a year. Visit the website here.
Lookout Discovery Centre, Bracknell
A science discovery centre located in Swinley Forest. You do have to pay for parking there, but can get the cost discounted from your ticket. Lots of things to do there to help children how things work, as well as a little play shop, very small soft play pit and water play. Great for rainy days and it keeps my small children entertained for ages, but there is more for older children upstairs.
Lookout Discovery centre website.
Milestones Museum, Hampshire
We’ve been here quite a few times and again in January last year (read my review) and my son is always up for visiting again. On a rainy day there’s lots to do. It’s all about the past, from room sets up from different eras, old transport, a sweet shop when you can buy a rations amount of sweets. My son has asked to go back again this summer even though the dinosaurs aren’t there. They have an interactive mystery adventure going on this summer holidays.
Odeon Kids – Bracknell, The Peel Centre
Films showing this summer: Duck Duck Goose, Sherlock Gnomes, Show Dogs,
Showings usually start at around 10 am and start at £2.50 per ticket
You can book tickets on the Odeon Kids website.
Roald Dahl Museum, Great Missenden, Bucks
A museum dedicated to all things Roald Dahl. Galleries and activities, aimed at 6-12 year olds.
Top of the Pots (formerly Leap Frog Ceramics), Warfield
We love it here and have been several times. It’s pottery painting, fab fun for children and parents alike and also a great idea if you have a grandparent’s birthday coming up or if you want to get organised for Christmas. For Mums who need to escape in the summer holidays they also run Pottery and Prosecco nights. During busy times it’s best to book.
Whoosh Play Centre
A soft play centre located within Bracknell Leisure centre on the Bagshot Road. Also has air con and a cafe
Windsor Leisure Centre
There is a pool with flumes in Windsor, their website says that the flumes open at 4pm and unfortunately, I was unable to find a summer timetable on their site. You can have a look here.
West Morland Park, Warfield
A 8 hectar site in Warfield, Bracknell. With a pavilion, three tennis courts, football pitches, basketball hoop, play areas suitable for children aged 2-14 years. And a balancing pond. The tennis lawns are for members only for details on the Bracknell website can be found here.
WWF The Living Planet Centre, Woking
One of the greenest buildings in the UK, also education and visitor centre. Learn about the environment and wildlife.
FREE Places To Go and Parks
Don’t miss some of the activities I have listed above that are free. Such as the Bracknell fun days, which are always great and the activities in the local libraries.
Finchampstead Baptist Church Park
Park, nature walks, plenty of space for picnics and a children’s centre.
Finchampstead Baptist Church Park website.
Great Hollands Recreation Ground
With new splash pad.
Jock’s Lane Park
Another fab park with a splash pad, lots of things to play with, cafe, picnic area and tennis courts.
Lily Hill Park
Lily Hill park is great for walks, picnics and cycle rides.
Lock’s Ride Recreation Ground
Another place my children and I love. A park with a huge sandpit, splash pad and zip wires. It’s a fab sun trap too. Highly recommended for picnics.
The Lookout
I have mentioned the Lookout Discovery centre above, but outside of the centre is an adventure playground. There also walks, hiking and cycling trails.
South Hill Park
I love South Hill park, it’s so picturesque. There’s a big playing field, two parks, one with a sandpit. A place for feed the ducks. It’s a fab place for picnics and also has a cafe.
Phew, writing up this list was no small feat! I hope you all have a fantastic summer!