Whats on this May Half Term
- May 18
- 3 min read
Updated: May 24
May half term is here, and the weather is looking amazing !!West Berkshire is a brilliant place to be with children during the school holidays. There are plenty of wide open spaces, historic attractions, hands-on activities, and events designed with families in mind. We are also lucky to have some amazing beaches near by, which im sure many will be heading to! Hope you all have a brilliant half term!
Theatre, Arts and Crafts
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: 27 May
Where: Corn Exchange
Cost: Adult and Baby £20 / Additional Adult £10 / Additional Baby £7.25 (including booking fees)
Take Flight is a stunning aerial theatre show for 0 - 2 year olds and their grown ups
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)
Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a really big adventure is about to begin
When: 31 May
Where: Corn Exchange
Cost: Full price £14.25 / Under 14s £23.25 / Family ticket (2 children, 2 adults) £65 (including booking fees)
Dino Tales is an unforgettable family adventure starring Europe’s largest walking dinosaurs to ever roam the stage
Various Crafts throughout half term
Where: Blue beetle Ceramics, Unit 2A Thatcham Garden Center, RG18 3AN
Outdoors
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: Various events throughout May
Where: Rocket Propelled Games - 150-151 Bartholomew Street, Newbury
When: 23rd - 31st
Where: High lodge Farm, Abingdon
Cost: From £4.95
UK’s biggest straw bale playground, with more than 250 giant bales to explore.
When: 26th May
Where: West Berkshire Museum
Cost: Free
A relaxed morning for children with additional needs and their families to enjoy West Berkshire Museum
Family Activity Day - May Madness
When: 27th May | 10am – 2pm
Where: Shaw House
Cost: £2.50
Choose from a selection of ceramic decorations (subject to availability on the day). Decorate your chosen one with porcelain pens and other craft materials.
When: 28th May 10am – 2pm
Where: Thatcham Town Council Offices on Brownsfield Road
From Lego building to exciting tales of history, arts and crafts to garden games, it’s a day where learning and adventure combine
When: 28th May 10:00-14:00
Where: Thatcham Library
Bring history to life at the Children's Heritage Day! They are challenging young builders to recreate their favorite historical Thatcham landmarks using nothing but Lego.
Messy Museum Morning
When: 29th May 10am-1pm
Where: West Berkshire Museum
Cost: £2.50 per child. No need to book, just drop-in
Make a rainstick, a ceremonial musical instrument for summoning rain, from a cardboard tube, foil, wax discs and rice.
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