West Berkshire Family Life

Easter Holidays 2023 - What's on For Children and Families in West Berkshire?

The Easter holidays are always full of things to do, including lambing days, egg hunts and craft activities. However, it can be tricky finding out what’s on and when.

That’s where this wonderful What’s On Guide comes in! Here you’ll find a round-up of Easter holiday events, activities, and things to do in and around West Berkshire.

Everything is listed in chronological order, with links so you can find out more.

If you know of anything missing from the list, please Get in touch so it can be added. Are you holding an event that you would like to add? Send an email with all the details or complete this form. Would you like to sponsor this What’s On Guide? Contact Rebecca (rebecca@westberkshirefamilylife.com) for more details.

You can also check out the What’s On calendar. This has handy daily listings of events and activities in the area.

Looking for school holiday childcare? Have a look at the list of holiday clubs & camps in West Berkshire.

Have a fabulous Easter break!

Remember to check that all details are correct and up to date before going along to any of the events we have listed below. Changes and cancellations can happen.

Some events will require advance booking.

Easter Half Term Fun at Beale Park 31 March-16 April.

Brunch with the Easter Bunny at Bucklebury FarmFriday 31 March, Thursday 6 & Friday 7 April

Naturally Curious Play Sessions in Padworth – Friday 31 March, Tuesday 4 & Saturday 15 April from 10am. Outdoor woodland play sessions. Advance booking is required. Sessions take place at the YMCA Activity Centre, Ramptons Lane, Padworth, RG7 4QT.

Easter Egg Hunt Trail at Bucklebury Farm & Deer Safari Park1-16 April.

Coding Camps at Code Ninjas, Newbury– 31 March-13 April. Code Ninjas in Newbury is running several day camps over the Easter break.

Newbury Youngstars: Singin’ in the Rain at Arlington Arts Centre, Newbury31 March-1 April.

Spring into Newbury 1-16 April. Includes the Great Newbury Easter Egg Hunt and an Easter Farm & Family Fun Day on 6 April. More details here.

Farmers’ Market at Bucklebury Farm Saturday 1 April 10am-1pm.

The Base’s Festival of Arts & Crafts at The Base, GreenhamSaturday 1 & Sunday 2 April.

Easter Eggstravaganza at 4 Kingdoms Adventure Park, near Newbury Saturday 1–Sunday 16 April.

Easter Egg Hunt at Basildon Park1-16 April.

Renartgades Modern Makers Fair at The Waterside Centre, NewburySaturday 1 April 10am-4pm.

Family Film: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World at the Corn Exchange Cinema, NewburySaturday 1 April 10.30am.

Teen Rangers at the Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham Saturday 1 April 10.30am-12.30pm.

Lego Club at Pangbourne LibrarySaturday 1 April 10.30am-12pm.

Lego Club at Thatcham LibrarySaturday 1 April 10.30am-12pm.

Lego Club at Hungerford LibrarySaturday 1 April 10.30am-12pm.

Easter Crafts at Lambourn Library Saturday 1 April 10.30am-12pm.

Room on the Broom at the Corn Exchange, Newbury 1 & 2 April.

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists at the Corn Exchange Cinema, NewburySaturday 1 (2pm) & Wednesday 12 (11am) April.

Young Rangers at the Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham Saturday 1 April 2pm-4pm.

Lego Club at Newbury LibrarySaturday 1 April 2pm-3pm.

Lambing Season at Bucklebury Farm Deer & Safari Park from Sunday 2 April.

Magical Nanny & Cheeky Chimney Sweep at Shaw House, NewburySunday 2 April 10am-2.15pm.

Easter Printing with Charlotte Adcock at City Arts, Newbury Sunday 2 April 10am-12pm.

Spring Food & Craft Fair at Shaw House, NewburySunday 2 April 11am-4pm.

Kids’ Easter Holiday Tennis at The Retreat at Elcot Parkfrom 3 April.        

Open Play Gym at KD Gymnastics, Newbury from Monday 3 April 9am (full dates & times here).

Easter Egg Hunt at IKEA ReadingMonday 3 April-Sunday 16 April 9.30am-4pm.

Easter Trail in aid of BusyBees Preschool Kingsclere at Frith FarmMonday 3 April 10am-1pm.

Children’s Easter Bunny Workshop at The Mulberry Bush, ThatchamMonday 3 April 10.30am-11.30am.

Easter Paddling (aged 8+) at the Waterside Centre, Newbury Monday 3 April 12.30pm & 1.45pm.

All About Fossils at Theale Library Monday 3 April 2pm-3pm.

Easter Paddling (school years 7-13) at the Waterside Centre, NewburyMonday 3 April 3.15pm & 4.30pm.

Meet the Easter Bunny at Hermitage Village Hall (event by Catering by Natalie Ellis) – Tuesday 4 & Wednesday 5 April from 9.30am.

Where’s the Hare? Family Easter Trail at the Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham Tuesday 4 & Wednesday 5 April 10am-2pm.

Easter Create & Play at Cobbs Play Barn, Hungerford Tuesday 4 & Thursday 6 April 10am-12pm. Cobbs Play Barn is a West Berkshire Family Life membership card partner and offers members 10% off entry fees and food & drink (see more details and sign up for your free membership card here). 

Movie in the Hall: Peter Rabbit at Shaw House, NewburyTuesday 4 April 10.30am-12.05pm.

Singalong with the Accordians at Hungerford Library Tuesday 4 April 10.30am-12pm.

Easter Pom Poms Workshop at The Mulberry Bush, Thatcham Tuesday 4 April 10.30am-12pm.

Easter Pottery Classes at Bucklebury FarmTuesday 4 April 10.30am, 11.30am & 1pm.

Easter Family Fun Day at Arlington Business Park, ThealeTuesday 4 April 11am-2pm.

Easter Family Arts & Crafts Workshop at Colline’s Kitchen, NewburyTuesday 4 April 11am-1pm.

Design Your Own Superhero at Pangbourne Library Tuesday 4 April 11.30am-1pm.

Easter Camp at KD Gymnastics, Newbury Tuesday 4 & Thursday 6 April 12pm-3.30pm.

Easter Climbing (aged 8+) at the Waterside Centre, NewburyTuesday 4 & Thursday 6 April 12.30pm & 1.45pm.

Design Your Own Superhero at Mortimer LibraryTuesday 4 April 2pm-3.30pm.

Easter Climbing (school years 7-13) at the Waterside Centre, Newbury Tuesday 4 & Thursday 6 April 3.15pm & 4.30pm.

Easter Celebrations at IKEA, ReadingTuesday 4 April 4pm-7.30pm.

Easter Art: Decorate your own egg at Hampstead Norreys Community ShopTuesday 4 April 4pm-5.30pm.

WIKIDS Easter Holiday Club in Kintbury – Wednesday 5 April 9am-3pm. Arts & crafts, games & sports for 4-11 year olds. £28 per child. Contact Nicki to book: nicki@wikids.co.uk or 07879413325.

Family Activity Days at Shaw House, NewburyWednesday 5 & 12 April 10am-3pm.

Children’s Easter Linoprint Workshop at City Arts, NewburyWednesday 5 April 10am-12pm.

Family Fusion Fused Glass Easter Workshop at The Mulberry Bush, ThatchamWednesday 5 April 10.30am-11.30am.

Worker Bees Role-Play Easter Special at Burghfield Village HallWednesday 5 April 10.50am-12pm.

The Ugly Duckling at Thatcham LibraryWednesday 5 April 11am-11.35am.

The Ugly Duckling at Mortimer LibraryWednesday 5 April 2pm-2.35pm.

Pop Divas Live! At Arlington Arts Centre, Newbury Wednesday 5 April 3pm.

Needle Felting Floral Bunny Workshop at Blue Beetle Ceramics, ThatchamWednesday 5 April 11am-1pm. Blue Beetles Ceramics is a West Berkshire Family Life membership card partner and has some special offers for membership card holders (see more details and sign up for your free membership card here). 

Messy Museum Days at West Berkshire Museum 6 & 14 April 10am-3pm.

Boogie Mites Family Music Fun at Cobbs Play Barn HungerfordThursday 6 & 13 April 10am & 11am. Boogie Mites is a West Berkshire Family Life membership card partner and offers a 15% discount on your first block booking of classes! See more details and sign up for your free membership card here.

Sally Rimmer Photography Easter Mini sessions at The Lodge at Bucklebury FarmThursday 6 April from 10am. 15 minute sessions starting from £35, with a beautiful backdrop, a treat to take home and a real bunny for the photos! Sally Rimmer Photography is a West Berkshire Family Life membership card partner. Find out more and sign up for your free membership card here.

Design Your Own Superhero at Burghfield Common LibraryThursday 6 April 11am-12.30pm.

Easter Craft: Spring Bonnets at the Corn Exchange, NewburyThursday 6 April 11am-12pm.

Easter Crafts at Thatcham LibraryThursday 6 April 2.30pm-3.30pm.

Ballet Theatre UK: Romeo & Juliet at Arlington Arts, Newbury Thursday 6 April 7.30pm.

Easter Themed Face Painting at Bucklebury FarmFriday 7 & Saturday 8 April.

Children’s Potter Wheel Sessions at Blue Beetle Ceramics, ThatchamFriday 7 April 10am-3.30pm. Blue Beetles Ceramics is a West Berkshire Family Life membership card partner and has some special offers for membership card holders (see more details and sign up for your free membership card here). 

Easter Suncatcher for Kids Workshop at City Arts, NewburyFriday 7 April 2pm-3.30pm.

Easter Egg Hunt at Thatcham LibrarySaturday 8 April 10am-12pm.

Lambing Weekend at Foxglove Farm Care Project, InkpenSaturday 8 & Sunday 9 April 10am-4pm.

Family Film: Chicken Run at the Corn Exchange Cinema, NewburySaturday 8 April 10.30am.

Easter Crafts at Burghfield Common LibrarySaturday 8 April 10.30am-12pm.

Easter Crafts at Pangbourne LibrarySaturday 8 April 10.30am-12pm.

Easter Lego Make & Take at The Entertainer, Parkway, Newbury Saturday 8 April 2pm-4pm.

Children’s Easter Printmaking Taster at The Base, GreenhamSaturday 8 April 2pm-3pm.

Easter Chocolate Trail at Renegade Brewery – Sunday 9 April 9am-11am.

Burghclere Miniature Railway Easter Egg Hunt Sunday 9 April 10am-12pm.

Family Easter Disco Party at Royal British Legion, HungerfordSunday 9 April 5pm-9pm.

Easter Monday Fun at The Six Bells, BeenhamMonday 12 April from 12pm.

DEGGorating competition at IKEA, ReadingMonday 10 April & Tuesday 11 April 1pm-3pm.

Easter Kids Club (for primary school aged children) at the Waterside Centre, Newbury11-14 April 8.30am-12.30pm.

Play in a Week (ages 8-11) at The Watermill TheatreTuesday 11-Friday 14 April 9am-12pm.

Easter Holiday Craft Day at Hermitage Village Hall (event by Catering by Natalie Ellis) – Tuesday 11 & Wednesday 12 April from 9.30am.

Sophie’s Teepees and Partees Easter Eggstravaganza at Upper Basildon Village HallTuesday 11 April 10am-12.30pm.

Easter Crafts at Hungerford LibraryTuesday 11 April 10.30am-12pm.

Clay Children’s Hand Bowl Workshop at The Mulberry Bush, ThatchamTuesday 11 April 10.30am-11.30am.

Ninja Camp at KD Gymnastics, Newbury Tuesday 11 & Thursday 13 April 12pm-3.30pm.

Play in a Week (ages 12-16) at The Watermill TheatreTuesday 11-Friday 14 April 1pm-4pm.

Easter Youth Club (for secondary school aged young people) at the Waterside Centre, Newbury11-14 April 2pm-6pm.

Easter Lego Session at Thatcham Library Tuesday 11 April 2pm-4pm.

Easter Lego Session at Pangbourne LibraryTuesday 11 April 2pm-4pm.

Inflatable Fun Day at Newbury CollegeWednesday 12 April 9.30am-2.15pm.

Eggs-tra Fun for Everyone (storytelling event) at The Nature Discovery Centre, ThatchamWednesday 12 April 10am-12.30pm.

The Tap Dancing Mermaid at Arlington Arts Centre Wednesday 12 April 3pm.

Thatcham Youth Free Family Fun Day at Moorside Community CentreThursday 13 April 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm.

Tots Cinema: Zog at the Corn Exchange Cinema, Newbury Thursday 13 April 10.15am.

Easter Craft: Painted Plant Pots at the Corn Exchange, NewburyThursday 13 April 11am-12pm.

Easter Craft: T-Shirt Tote Bags at the Corn Exchange, NewburyThursday 13 April 2pm-3.30pm.

Easter Lego Session at Theale Library Thursday 13 April 2.30pm-4pm.

Easter Lego Session at Thatcham Library Friday 14 April 10am-12pm.

The Wizard of Oz at the Corn Exchange, NewburyFriday 14-Sunday 16 April 1pm & 6pm.

Bats at the Museum (walk & talk) Friday 14 April 8.15pm-9pm.

Wild Weekend at The Watermill Theatre, NewburySaturday 15 April 10am-11.30am.

Charity Emergency Services Day at Cobbs Play Barn, Hungerford Saturday 15 April 10am-4pm.

Soft Play, Bouncy Castle and Meet Ponies at Burghclere Village Hall Saturday 15 April 10am-4pm.

All About Dogs Show at Newbury Showground 15 & 16 April.

Farmers’ Market at The Retreat at Elcot ParkSunday 16 April 10am-2pm.

The Ugly Duckling at Newbury LibrarySunday 16 April 11am & 2pm.

Other ideas for things to do

Newbury Adventure Golf 

A mini adventure golf course in Victoria Park, Newbury. Open every weekend and throughout school holidays, 10am-dark (last entry is 1 hour before dark). Newbury Adventure Golf is a West Berkshire Family Life membership card partner and offers you a 10% discount, just show your card at the kiosk. Sign up for your free membership card here. Newburyadventuregolf.co.uk.

Living Rainforest

Based in Hampstead Norreys, there are three glasshouses to explore with plants and animals to spot along the way. livingrainforest.org.

Millets Farm

A short drive from West Berkshire, Millets Farm has lots going on for families including a soft play centre (Sprouts Play Barn) and special activities for half term. W: milletsfarmcentre.com.

Wellington Country Park

Located south of Reading, Wellington Country Park is easily reached from West Berkshire. It has an animal farm, train, jumping pillow, soft play, mini golf, playgrounds and more. wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk.

Pottery Painting

A great creative family activity (and perfect if the weather’s a bit rubbish), you can visit The Ugly Duckling in Newbury, Blue Beetle Ceramics in Thatcham or Mad Hatters Pottery in Tilehurst.

Both The Ugly Duckling and Blue Beetle Ceramics have special offers for West Berkshire Family Life members – find out more and sign up for your free membership card here.

Northway Climbing Centre, Newbury

A new climbing centre (located in the building that Eddie Catz soft play used to occupy). Keep up to date via Instagramnorthwayclimbing.com.

Finkley Down Farm

Located in Andover, Finkley Down Farm is easy to get to from West Berkshire and has lots to do and explore, including indoor & outdoor play, and animals. Advance booking is essential. finkleydownfarm.co.uk.

West Berkshire Family Hubs

Providing support to families with children under five, the Family Hubs are located in Newbury, Thatcham and Calcot and run regular groups such as Messy Play, Baby Groups and Stay & Plays. The Hungerford and Area Family Centre also runs groups. The groups usually continue throughout the holidays and can be located in other towns and villages in the area. More information can be found on the West Berkshire Council website.

Roves Farm

Roves Farm is located at Sevenhampton, near Swindon. During half term, you can enjoy a ‘Mini Farmers’ event. rovesfarm.co.uk.

Legoland

Legoland is another attraction that is easily reached from West Berkshire and is open during half term week. More details on its website.

Soft Play

Sadly we now have limited options when it comes to soft play in West Berkshire. Of course, there is the wonderful Cobbs Play Barn in Hungerford which offers a 10% discount on admission fees and food & drink for West Berkshire Family Life members (more details here). 

Thatcham Garden Centre has a small soft play area which runs timed sessions throughout the day (you can find more details on its Facebook page). These sessions are run on a first come, first served basis.

Northcroft Leisure Centre in Newbury also has a soft play area.

If you don’t mind travelling a bit further afield you could try Sprouts Play Barn at Millets Farm, The Mad House in Reading or Active Tots (for babies and toddlers only) at Stratfield Saye, Reading.

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