Whats on this May
- May 1
- 2 min read
Updated: May 2

May has arrived in West Berkshire, and this month has so much to offer. We are spoilt with two bank holidays to enjoy this month too! Here are some of our top picks for this month. We will continue to add events throughout the month, so do keep checking back.
Theatre Arts and Crafts
When: 3rd May
Where: Corn Exchange
Cost: Full Price £16.25 / Concessions £14.25 (including booking fees)
Ultra-modern pop-punk juggling.
When: 26th May - 13th Sept
Where: Watermill Theatre
Cost: From £15
Soar far above the clouds and across the seas with a fantasmagorical new Watermill Theatre production of the iconic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
When: 28th May
Where: Arlington Arts
Cost: From £12
Perfect for the whole family, Jungle Adventure is an exciting mix of magic, fun, and fascinating wildlife that will have everyone on the edge of their seats!
When: 29th May
Where: Corn Exchange
Cost: Full Price £17.25 / Child £14.25 (including booking fees)
Outdoors
When: 1st and 2nd May 10:00-14:00
Where: Nature Discovery Centre
Cost: £8 per child & booking fee. Accompanying adults free
Explore the nature reserve and enjoy wildlife themed activities suitable for children aged 18 months to 4 years
When: 25 May 10:00-14:00
Where: Nature Discovery Centre
Cost: £6.00 per child & booking fee. Supervisory adults free
Discover a whole host of fascinating facts about butterflys.
Suitable for families with children aged 3 to 11 years (younger siblings may also attend and do not need a ticket)
Family Fun
When: 3rd May
Where: Watermill Theatre
Traditional fête activities, crafts, duck race, face painting, storytelling sessions in the theatre and drama games taster sessions
When: Various events throughout May
Where: Rocket Propelled Games - 150-151 Bartholomew Street, Newbury

When: 23rd - 31st
Where: High lodge Farm, Abgindon
Cost: From £4.95
UK’s biggest straw bale playground, with more than 250 giant bales to explore.
When: 2nd and 4th May
Where: MIllets Farm Centre
Cost: From £5.50 (under 12 months free)
Complete the quiz trails, play the games and enjoy the activities on offer all within the 3 woodlands and multiple courtyard areas. Plus there’s go karts, ride on vehicles, sand pits, garden games and much more to explore.


















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