Bracknell

Mar
01
2021
By Berkshire Mummies
Longest picnic table in England made from a single piece of wood

Longest picnic table in England made from a single piece of wood

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Did you know that Lily Hill Park in Bracknell Forest has the longest picnic table in England made from a single piece of wood? What is the history behind the picnic table? According to the sign next to the picnic table it is 'crafted from a fir blown down in Lily Hill Park'. The picnic table was funded by the Bracknell Conservation Volunteers, Summer 2020. Where can I find the longest picnic table in England made from a single piece of wood? The picnic table can be found in the centre of Lily Hill Park. If from the main car…
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Mar
11
2020
By Berkshire Mummies
Walking at Lily Hill Park in Bracknell

Walking at Lily Hill Park in Bracknell

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We love walking at Lily Hill Park in Bracknell it is one of our favourite places to go for a family walk and adventure. The park is made up of 23 hectares of public open space which includes woodland areas, open green space, ponds, a boardwalk and sculptures plus plenty of wildlife and flowers. It’s also home to England’s longest picnic bench - carved from a single piece of wood. We park in the North Car Park which is free of charge and can be found off Lily Hill Road. Once parked we take either the path next to the…
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Feb
26
2020
By Berkshire Mummies
Free things to do in Bracknell Forest

Free things to do in Bracknell Forest

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Bracknell Forest has some great things to offer the family, here are some ideas of free things to do in Bracknell Forest. Have a picnic on England's longest picnic bench (carved from a single piece of wood) at Lily Hill Park (Post Code: RG12 2RX) England's longest picnic bench (carved from a single piece of wood) Visit the Library. There are 9 different libraries to visit in Bracknell Forest. Click here for their locations. North Ascot Library, Bracknell Forest Go to the Splash Pad (open seasonally) at Jocks Lane Recreation Ground (Post Code: RG12 2BH) Play in the Sandpit at…
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Feb
12
2020
By Berkshire Mummies

(AD) Busylizzy arrives in Bracknell and Wokingham

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AD - this post is a paid sponsored post. Launching 9th March 2020 a new boutique fitness club for mums and little ones is opening in Bracknell and Wokingham. Come along and see us for a free trial and we have zero joining fee for the first 50 members! Book your space here or join online to take advantage of our special offer! A Busylizzy membership is a ‘must have’ for mums looking to enjoy fun & friendly pregnancy, baby and postnatal fitness (no childcare required!) with like-minded new friends. When you join Busylizzy, you are setting the stage for…
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Feb
05
2020
By Berkshire Mummies
Exploring the grounds at South Hill Park

Exploring the grounds at South Hill Park

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If you find this blog useful and informative make sure you join the Berkshire Mummies Mailing List and follow on Instagram and Facebook. We enjoy going for a walk and exploring the grounds at South Hill Park nature trail in the woodland area which are made of of wooden and metal sculptures. The sculptures are animal themed eg bee, fox and dragonfly to mention a few. We have got a buggy round the woodland paths before but there are some steepish climbs with drops to the side and next time will opt to take the baby carrier. We also took the dog with us on our…
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Feb
19
2019
By Berkshire Mummies
Our Half Term visit to The Fairy Tale Forest at The Lexicon, Bracknell

Our Half Term visit to The Fairy Tale Forest at The Lexicon, Bracknell

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On the Tuesday of the February Half Term we visited The Fairy Tale Forest at The Lexicon. I had pre-booked tickets online and paid full price for our tickets - £2 per child plus a booking fee of 30p and I was free of charge as an accompanying adult (there is a charge for additional adults). The Fairy Tale Forest is on until 22nd February 2019 and you are advised to book tickets online to avoid disappointment. Upon arrival, we were checked into the event and children were asked to sit on bean bags underneath a giant inflatable green leaf.…
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Apr
19
2018
By Berkshire Mummies
The Spring Garden at The Lexicon, Bracknell

The Spring Garden at The Lexicon, Bracknell

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During the Easter holidays we visited The Spring Garden at The Lexicon and had a wonderful 1/2 hour. The Spring Garden was a pop-up experience in Princess Square. We pre-booked our space via the Lexicon's website and just turned up 5 minutes before our allocated session.  Upon arrival we were welcomed by two really helpful and friendly members of staff and then invited into the Spring Garden, the decoration and setting was magical and we were met by the Daffodil Princess. We were then taken to a table where we got to decorate a ceramic bird feeder with brightly coloured…
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Feb
15
2018
By Berkshire Mummies
A Half Term Outing to Bracknell

A Half Term Outing to Bracknell

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Today we took a trip into Bracknell. The outing was planned as there were a few advertised activities taking place in and around the town and I thought it was a great opportunity to get out of the house during half term, without spending a fortune. We parked in The Avenue car park at The Lexicon and paid £2.50 (charge for 1-2 hours parking). Firstly, we headed to Bracknell Library as there was a free Guide Dog Event. The library was busy with families visiting and we got the chance to meet 5 guide dogs - there were puppies who…
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