June is here and it is shaping up to be a brilliant month for families in West Berkshire! From a brand new family festival right on our doorstep to outdoor theatre, wildlife adventures and plenty more! Family Festivals and Fetes The Base's Festival of Arts and Crafts 2026 When: Saturday 6th -7th June Where: The Base, Greenham Cost: Suggested donation: £2 per adult, £1 per child (under-5s free) Kick-starting the two-week festival, a craft fair featuring 50+ stalls will surround The Base building, creating a bustling high street of high-quality crafters and artists for visitors to browse. Fete on the Green When: 13th June Where: The Green, Tadley A free event for all the community with a huge craft market, food, live music, inflatables, ice cream, games and much more! Pangbourne Village Fete When: 13th June Where: Pangbourne Cost: Children under 14 - free. Adults - £3 Loads of activities including circus skills, a Bubble Fairy, bouncy castle and giant slide. The Dolphin Centre will also be offering tasters for boating activities and their climbing wall. FamFest Live – Berkshire When: 21st June | 12pm – 8pm Where: Newbury Showground, Priors Court Road, Hermitage, RG18 9QZ Cost: Under 5s free, tickets required for all. Various prices (early bird discounts) This one is HUGE and we are so excited it's coming to Newbury Showground! FamFest Live is a joyful, one-day festival created especially for families with younger children. Live music, sing-along performances, kids raves, inflatables, foam parties, interactive zones and festival food. Dogs are welcome too. Everything is thoughtfully laid out so little ones can dip in and out, and grown-ups can actually enjoy themselves. Cobbs Summer Makers Market When: 27th June 10:00-15:00 Where: Cobbs Hungerford There will also be - Children’s entertainment, Face painting (£3 per face — cash) Trim trail & sandpit. FREE entry to the Play Barn from 12pm - 4pm Family Fun Day When: 28th June Where: Thatcham, Henwick Worthy Sports Ground Great day out for the whole family. Games, vehicles, stall, ice creams! Theatre Arts and Crafts Chitty Chitty Bang Bang When: Running throughout June (26th May – 13th Sept) Where: Watermill Theatre, Bagnor Cost: From £15 Still running through June! The Watermill's production of the iconic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is the perfect summer theatre trip. Big Green Week Craft Event When:6th June Where: Newbury Library Cost: £1 Celebrate nature and get creative. Hands on bug themed crafts. Les Misérables – School Edition When: 11th – 13th June Where: Corn Exchange, Newbury Cost: Check website for prices A school edition of one of the most iconic musicals of all time — a great introduction for older children and teens to big musical theatre. Brilliant for the family. Kennet Opera's in the great Hall at Shaw House When: Saturday 13th June Where: Shaw House, Newbury Cost: Adult £15, Child £10 A lovely summer evening event on the beautiful Shaw House grounds — not one for the tiniest ones but a gorgeous family evening out for older children and music lovers. Motionhouse Dance Theatre – BLOCK When: Sunday 21st June (FREE outdoor performance) Where: Newbury Town Centre Cost: Free! A super-charged FREE outdoor physical performance using 20 oversized blocks resembling giant Jenga pieces, exploring life in the city. Right in the heart of Newbury — stumble across it or plan your day around it, either way it'll be a brilliant moment! Outdoors Tots Teddy Bear Adventure When: Thursday 4th June & Friday 5th June | 10am – 11:30am Where: Nature Discovery Centre, Thatcham, RG19 3FU Cost: Check website for prices & booking Bring your teddy along to the Nature Discovery Centre for this gorgeous little session for tiny ones — finding out what all living things need to thrive, with crafts and outdoor fun. Perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers. Booking essential. Open Farm Sunday: Benham Estate When: Sunday 6 June, 10:00 -15:00 Where: Benham Estate, Newbury Berkshire RG20 8LR, RG20 8LR Hillfoot Farm When, Sunday 6 June, 11:00-16:30 Where: Hill Foot Farm, Chapel Row Reading, RG7 6PG Sheepdrove Organic Farm When: Sunday 6 June 10:00-15:00 Where: Warren Farm, Sheepdrove Road, Lambourn, Hungerford, RG17 7UU Leckford Estate The Waitrose Farm When: Sunday 6 June 10:00-16:00 Where: Abbotts Manor Dairy, Leckford Estate, Stockbridge, SO20 6DD Family Fun Shaw House – Open Daily When: Daily throughout June Where: Shaw House, Church Road, Newbury, RG14 2DR Cost: Adults £9 | Children £6 Shaw House has a brilliant new visitor experience for 2026 — four stunning rooms representing 400 years of history, from Tudor right through to Edwardian. There's also the special 'Dressed for Battle' exhibition featuring English Civil War arms and armour on loan from the Royal Armouries. Younger visitors can explore the grounds, play in the 16th century trees and enjoy giant garden games outside. The café is lovely too! Orida BBQ When: June 26 Where: Orida Newbury Cost: £25 per person Soak up the sunshine at our relaxed Summer BBQ. Enjoy flame-grilled favourites, seasonal sides and refreshing drinks in a laid-back, social atmosphere Rocket Propelled Games When: Various events throughout June Family Cinema Family Film: How to Train Your Dragon (PG) When: Running throughout June (until 11th June) Where: Corn Exchange Cinema, Newbury A family cinema classic — fire-breathing action, epic adventure and big laughs. Perfect for a rainy June day. Community Events Music on the Bandstand in Victoria park When: Sunday 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th June | 3pm – 5pm Where: Victoria Park Bandstand, Newbury Cost: Free! Free live music in Victoria Park. Pack a picnic, let the kids run around and enjoy a proper old-fashioned summer Sunday afternoon. These bandstand events are such a lovely free thing to do as a family in Newbury. As always, do check individual venue websites before you head out as dates and details can change. Have a wonderful June, West Berkshire! ☀️

A blog post written by West Berkshire Family Life We headed to Arlington Arts this half term to watch Jungle Adventure: A Magical Expedition and we are delighted to say it delivered a really fun afternoon out for the whole family! The show follows Ranger Andy on a mission to return the legendary Akiki bird to its home deep in the enchanted jungle and it is every bit as whimsical and entertaining as it sounds. The kids were completely hooked from the start, and there was plenty of audience participation to keep them engaged and on their feet (quite literally at points!). It’s one of those shows where the little ones genuinely feel part of the action, which always goes down well. The humour lands just right. The magic tricks are clever, the comedy is pitched perfectly for a mixed audience, and the puns are delivered with such enthusiasm that you can’t help but laugh along! Tickets are priced at £12 for children and £15 for adults, with a family of four coming in at £48 (plus a small booking fee per ticket). We always have a great time at Arlington Arts and the ice cream went down a treat! Don’t forget, WBFL members get 20% off hot and soft drinks and snacks. To find more about whats on at Arlington Arts, head to their website

A Lifesaver Right on Our Doorstep! How has everyone been keeping cool in this heatwave? We have now visited Northcroft Lido in Newbury twice already this week, and honestly, we have had the absolute best time on both visits. It has quickly become our favourite place to spend a sunny day with the kids and friends and given it's literally just down the road, we feel pretty lucky. The Lido is a heated 50m outdoor pool set in the grounds of Northcroft Leisure Centre on Northcroft Lane. It is easy to find, and there's parking on site, though it can fill up on hot days. The parking is free for 3 hours but you need to be registered on the parking app. If the main car parks are full, there's additional parking at Northcroft Lane Car Park. Even when it's at full capacity, it somehow never feels overwhelmingly crowded. One thing worth knowing: it's very popular when the sun's out, so booking in advance is a must. You can book through the Everyone Active app, website, or call 01635 31199. As well as the pool, there's an interactive splash pad and slides, plus a lovely decked area with colourful beach huts to give it a real seaside feel. The splash pad is brilliant and kept both kids entertained for ages. The spiral flume is nearly six metres high, with the racer slides around three metres which is perfect for the slightly older or braver little ones! One of the things I really love is that there are so many different spots to set up at for the day. Whether you want to sit on the grass, find some shade under the trees, or grab a place on the decked area by the pool. On the pricing front, prices are dependent on the length of the session. They have some 1,2 and 3 hour sessions and 3 hour sessions. A one-hour swim costs £5.50 for adults, £3.85 for juniors, and just £1.30 for under 3;s. The prices vary according to peak and off peak, as well as length of session. For a better idea, check the app or website. For a full afternoon of fun in the sun, we think it's great value. (They also offer West Berkshire residents discounts, so do sign up for this on their website. There is also a café plus an ice cream stand, which definitely helped keep everyone happy throughout the day. The season runs until September, so there are still plenty of warm months left to take advantage of it. If this weather continues, we will definitely be back many more times before the summer is out. Honestly, it's just the best fun. The atmosphere is so lovely, the facilities are fantastic, and it feels like such a gem to have right here in Newbury. If you haven't been yet, what are you waiting for?

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