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Oct

2025

October Half Term and Halloween What’s On Guide in Berkshire

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Advert Disclaimer - This blog post contains advertisement which are clearly labelled throughout. There is a lot going on this October Half Term and Halloween in Berkshire, hopefully you will find this What's on Guide 'October Half Term and Halloween What's on Guide in Berkshire' a useful resource during the busy school holiday. If you find this post useful make sure you join the Berkshire Mummies mailing list and follow Berkshire Mummies on Facebook and Instagram. Also, share with friends and family who might find it useful. What's On during October Half Term Changing of the Guard, Windsor. Click here for dates. Pumpkin Carving, Longacres,…

Oct

2024

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Shifford Crescent Play Area in Maidenhead

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Shifford Crescent Play Area in Maidenhead is a small, enclosed play area for children 8years and younger. Read more about it here. If you find this blog post helpful make sure you sign up to the mailing list and follow Berkshire Mummies on Instagram and Facebook. What's at Shifford Crescent Play Area? Shifford Crescent Play Area in Maidenhead is a small, enclosed play area for children aged 8years and under. Here you will find swings (for older and younger children), small climbing equipment, a see-saw and slides. You can see more in the following images. Is There Seating? There are a couple of picnic benches…

Jul

2023

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Norden Farm’s Community Kite Festival in Maidenhead

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(AD Disclaimer; Berkshire Mummies has worked with Norden Farm in the past. Berkshire Mummies hasn't been asked to share this event, but it is a brilliant, free community event). If you find this post useful and informative make sure you join the Berkshire Mummies Mailing List and follow on Instagram and Facebook. Norden Farm's Community Kite Festval in Maidenhead is an annual free event which takes place at Boyn Grove Park. This year it takes place between 12 noon and 4pm on Sunday 3rd September 2023. We went last time and had a fantastic family day out. It is also very popular, which made for…

Jan

2023

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Chinese New Year in Maidenhead – The Year of The Snake

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A couple of years ago we experienced the Chinese New Year celebrations in Maidenhead which then marked the Year of the Dog. The sun shone as the Chinese Dragons danced their way down the high street after starting the procession with firecrackers, drums and dancing. There was a great atmosphere in the town as the Chinese Dragons, a symbol of China, which are believed to bring good luck to people, made their way along the procession route - it was fantastic to watch. If you find this blog post useful don’t forget to join the mailing list and follow Berkshire Mummies on Instagram and Facebook, if…

Dec

2021

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Grenfell Park in Maidenhead

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Grenfell Park in Maidenhead is located in just around the corner from Maidenhead Train Station and town centre. The park was donated to the town in 1897 by Lord Desborough (William Grenfell) to mark Queen Victoria's Dimond Jubilee. Grenfell Park is surrounded by banks which are covered in trees, plus a large open flat space. What is at Grenfell Park? There are two play areas, one which is packed full of play equipment including a range of climbing frames for older and younger children, monkey bars, zip wire, slide, seesaw, spring toys, obstacle course and toddler swings. You will also…

Jul

2021

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Riverside Gardens in Maidenhead

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Riverside Gardens in Maidenhead is a lovely location for families to visit and just up the road is Boulters Lock and Ray Mill Island which also has plenty on offer for the family. If you find this blog post useful and informative make sure you join the Berkshire Mummies Mailing List and follow on Instagram and Facebook. What is at Riverside Gardens in Maidenhead? At Riverside Gardens you will find Jenners Riverside Cafe plus crazy golf which is run by the cafe. Alongside the cafe and crazy golf there is also a large playing field and a large play area with sandpit with picnic…

Mar

2021

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Boulters Lock and Ray Mill Island

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Boulters Lock and Ray Mill Island are both fantastic places to visit as there is plenty to see and explore, with the added bonus that it is all free. There was a public car park just up the road from Boulters Lock, you have to pay for it but it isn't too expensive. If you find this blog post useful make sure you join the Berkshire Mummies mailing list, follow Berkshire Mummies on Facebook and Instagram and share with friends and family who might also find it useful. What is at Boulters Lock and Ray Mill Island? Boulters Lock is a fantastic place to watch…

Dec

2020

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Boyn Grove Park in Maidenhead

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Boyn Grove Park in Maidenhead is a play area situation on Boyn Grove (Punt Hill). There is 2.8 hectares of open green space to enjoy. What is in the play area? The play area is has a fence around it and sits at the top of Punt Hill near Boyn Grove Library. The play area is advertised as being suitable for children aged 4-12 years and is a dog free area. There are swings and plenty of climbing equipment at the park. The open space is a large open field based on a hill with a lovely oval bench in…

Nov

2020

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Walks in Windsor and Maidenhead

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Family friendly walks in Windsor and Maidenhead The Copper Horse, The Long Walk, Windsor Great Park The walk to the Copper Horse along The Long Walk is a wonderful flat walk, it is long as the name suggests! However, the views of Windsor Castle are fantastic once you reach The Copper Horse and it feels like an achievement reaching the landmark. Walking from Bath Island to Windsor Bridge This is a walk with lots to see including great view of Windsor Castle. Don't forget some food to feed the birds on the River Thames. The walk is Buggy Friendly. Braywick…

Nov

2018

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Norden Farm’s annual Lantern Parade returns to Maidenhead for the 10th time!

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The annual Lantern Parade takes place on Saturday 8th December 2018. The parade departs from Maidenhead Town Hall at 4.30pm and is free to attend. Celebrations including live music and entertainment, street food, licenced bar and hot drinks. Photo Credit: Luminous Photography You can get involved at one of Norden Farm's, Lantern Making workshops, running throughout November 2018 and December 2018. At the workshops you will create an animal inspired lantern by weaving and decorating willow. Our expert lantern makers will guide you through the process and you will have a lantern ready to illuminate at the parade. A retrospective…