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Summer Holidays

Aug
30
2023
By Berkshire Mummies
Splash Pads, Paddling Pools, Lidos & Aqua Parks in Berkshire

Splash Pads, Paddling Pools, Lidos & Aqua Parks in Berkshire

Days Out, Free Things To Do, Places To Play And Learn, Seasonal, Summer, , , , , , , ,
Here is a list of Splash Pads, Paddling Pools, Lidos & Aqua Parks in Berkshire and the surrounding area. If you find this post useful make sure you follow Berkshire Mummies on Instagram, Facebook and join the Mailing List. Please check if the Splash Pad or Lido is open prior to visiting. This blog post was updated on 23/5/23, giving dates of when Splash Pads / Paddling Pools are open / will be open again, the information supplied is to the best of Berkshire Mummies' knowledge and could change at anytime - Berkshire Mummies can't be held responsible for a…
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Jun
10
2023
By Berkshire Mummies
Bugs, Birds and Beasts Day at Imperial College, Silwood Park, Ascot

Bugs, Birds and Beasts Day at Imperial College, Silwood Park, Ascot

Ascot, Free Things To Do, Locations, Seasonal, Summer, , , , , , , ,
It always makes my day when you find out about an amazing event taking place in Berkshire. Did you know Imperial College had a campus in Ascot? Their Bugs, Birds and Beasts Day event is an annual free event and the university campus is such a beautiful place to spend some time. We have been attending since 2018 and have always loved our visits. If you find this Free or Low Cost Summer Holiday What’s On Guide in Berkshire helpful make sure you sign up to the mailing list and follow Berkshire Mummies on Instagram and Facebook. On our visits to Bugs, Birds and Beasts…
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Jun
16
2022
By Berkshire Mummies
The Berkshire Staycation – 25 places you should visit

The Berkshire Staycation – 25 places you should visit

Days Out, Seasonal, Summer, , , , ,
There are many wonderful places to visit in Berkshire, many of which you can find on this blog, so make sure you have a good look through the blog posts and see what you can discover. Also, follow on Berkshire Mummies on Instagram and Facebook to see our adventures, which are regularly shared. Below you find some places we recommend for a summer holiday in the Royal Borough - The Berkshire Staycation - 25 places you should visit. You can also join the Berkshire Mummies mailing list. The Berkshire Staycation - 25 places you should visit Windsor Castle, Windsor Windsor…
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May
17
2022
By Berkshire Mummies
Where to go to the Beach from Berkshire

Where to go to the Beach from Berkshire

Days Out, Outside Of Berkshire, , , , , , , , , , , , ,
If you're thinking of planning a day out in the sunshine with some therapeutic 'vitamin sea' then please read on to discover our list of some of the best beaches to visit from Berkshire. We live in a land-locked county so each one is a little drive but well worth it for the fun that will be had. If you find this post useful and informative make sure you join the Berkshire Mummies Mailing List and follow on Instagram and Facebook.  Mudeford Beach, Dorset A sandy beach with great views of Christchurch Harbour. The nearest car park is a 15min walk but there is also…
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Aug
26
2020
By Berkshire Mummies
Watermelon Iced Lollies

Watermelon Iced Lollies

Recipes, Summer,
Watermelon is so refreshing and a favourite for the whole family in our house. Here is how we made Watermelon Iced Lollies - they are super simple and quick to make. What ingredients do I need? 1/2 a watermelon 25g-50g chocolate Wooden lolly sticks or re-usable plastic fork How do I make the Watermelon Iced Lollies? Cut the watermelon in half, put the other half away as you will only need half for this recipe. Then cut the watermelon half in half again and cut a couple of pieces across the length of the watermelon - the amount you want…
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Jul
14
2019
By Berkshire Mummies
What’s on Guide – Summer Holidays in Berkshire 2019

What’s on Guide – Summer Holidays in Berkshire 2019

Seasonal, What's On Guides,
If you are looking for some ideas of things to do with the kids over the Summer holidays in Berkshire and the surrounding area take a read of the Berkshire Mummies What’s On Guide below. There are over 50 ideas so please feel free to share with friends and family who might find this guide useful. Also don’t forget to follow @BerkshireMummies on Instagram and Facebook for even more ideas. World Horse Sculpture Trail, Windsor and Eton, ten 135cm horse sculptures can be found around The Royal Boroughs of Windsor and Eton. The horses are on display until the end…
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Aug
08
2018
By Berkshire Mummies
Bumper Summer Holiday, What’s On Guide 2018

Bumper Summer Holiday, What’s On Guide 2018

Seasonal, What's On Guides,
The Summer Holidays have finally arrived and so far it looks like the weather is set to be warm and beautiful for a little longer. There is plenty going on throughout Berkshire during July, August and September 2018, so if you are looking to get out and about with your family and friends do take a look at the list below. Open from 24th July 2018, The Maidenhead Beach, Norden Farm, Maidenhead. Open for the Summer holidays. Opens from 1st August 2018, The Lego Brick Safari, The Lexicon, Bracknell. See the Lego brick safari animal sculptures around the town. Join…
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Jul
30
2018
By Berkshire Mummies
Summer Holiday Bucket List

Summer Holiday Bucket List

Seasonal
Do you plan your summer holidays and how you are going to keep the kids busy or just take each day as it comes? I love having my little one at home with me for 6 weeks but like to plan as much as I can to ensure we are busy, whether this be at home or out and about. I find that being organised and planning ahead works well for us and also allows me to work within a budget mixing free events and activities with paid ones. One of the strategies I have adopted this year is to…
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Jul
04
2018
By Berkshire Mummies
A day at West Wittering Beach

A day at West Wittering Beach

Days Out, Outside Of Berkshire, Places to Walk, Seasonal,
On Sunday 24th June we headed for a day on the beach at West Wittering in Chichester. It’s one of our favourite beaches to visit, especially as it’s a sandy beach with good car parking facilities (we paid £8.50 to park for the day, which we paid by card on arrival) and is generally a relatively straight forward journey from Berkshire, traffic dependant. We arrived at about 10.30am and the car park was very busy but there was still room to park. The beach was also busy but due to its size it still felt to me as though there…
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Feb
03
2018
By Berkshire Mummies
Locks Ride Recreation Ground

Locks Ride Recreation Ground

Free Things To Do, Parks, Places To Play And Learn, ,
**This play area is currently having some maintenance work done on some of the play equipment** Locks Ride Recreation Ground is between Warfield and Ascot is a popular park for families to visit, especially in the warmer months. The play area is well maintained and it's great for picnics. What is there to do at Locks Ride Recreation Ground? There is a 'beach', splash pad (open in the warmer months, 11am-1pm and 3pm-5pm), climbing equipment, hammocks, swings, a slide, a trampoline and two zip wires. There is a large playing field and picnic / bbq area. You can hire the…
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