May half term is set to be an exciting one with lots of places to visits and events. There’s the added bonus of the May bank holiday weekend too.  Here’s the Red Kite Days guide to what’s on for kids in Berkshire and some great ideas for days out.  From Maidenhead to Wokingham and Reading to Newbury, we’ve got it covered!

If you fancy exploring a little further afield, check the what’s on guide for Oxfordshire and half term activities in Buckinghamshire.

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Norden Farm never fails to bring a great selection of activities to keep children occupied over the school holidays.  This May half term they have the Great Big Dinsoaur Show and You Choose live on stage as well as family films.

Berkshire Half Term Events & Activities for Kids

Outdoor Half Term Adventures in Berkshire

Fingers crossed for some great spring weather at half term with lots of great outdoor adventures and events for families.

Well Read at Wasing (Aldermaston) 25 – 26th May

Mark your calendars for this May, as Wasing Estate’s ancient woodlands will be transformed into a haven for writers, nature lovers, and wellness enthusiasts at the debut of Well Read. This exciting new literary festival promises a refreshing approach to literature, blending creative expression with the healing powers of nature in a stunning, immersive environment.

Wokingham Children’s Fun Day (Wokingham) 24th May FREE

Join  from 10am for activities including fairground rides, farm animal meet & greet, face painting, go kart rides, wonderful birds of prey, ferret racing, hands on arts and crafts and much more!

• Forest of Imaginations at Dinton Pastures (Wokingham) 22nd – 24th May

Little Muddy Boots at the Lexicon (Bracknell) 24th May – 1st June exc 26th May

• Dino Take Over at Wellington Country Park (nr Reading) 24th – 27th May
• Mini Farmers half term event at Roves Farm (Sevenhampton) 24th May – 1st June
• Highclere Show (Newbury) 25th – 26th May
• Family Fun Day at Windsor Racecourse (Windsor) 26th May
• Beale Wildlife Park (Lower Basildon) tbc
• Bucklebury Farm (Bucklebury) tbc

Family Theatre, Live Music and Puppets

• Pirates Love Underpants at the Haymarket (Basingstoke) 23rd-24th May
• Teddy Bear Storytime at Reading Rep (Reading) 24th + 31st May
• Taylormania at the The Anvil (Basingstoke) 25th May
• Dantastic’s Party Time at Kenton Theatre (Henley) 27th May
• Rude Science at the The Anvil (Basingstoke) 27th May
• The Baddies at Corn Exchange Newbury (Newbury) 27th – 29th May

The Great Big Dinosaur Show at Norden Farm (Maidenhead) 28th May

Join poet Simon Mole and musician Gecko for a family show full of poems, raps and songs about all your favourite prehistoric protagonists (and some you haven’t heard of yet!). Come and get your groove on to some Jurassic Classics!

You Choose at Norden Farm (Maidenhead) 29th May

An interactive musical show for all the family. But in this show – YOU CHOOSE what happens! Using the picture book as inspiration and through a series of games and challenges each show will be unique with different characters, locations, costumes and much more every time!

• The Ultimate Bubble Show at Kenton Theatre (Henley) 29th May
• Fe Fi Fo Farm Family Theatre in the Park (Ascot) 30th May
• Top Secret: The Magic of Science at Corn Exchange (Newbury) 1st June
• Mama G- The Magic Bookmark at South Hill Park Arts Centre (Bracknell) 1st June

Indoor May Half Term Events in Berkshire

• Reading’s Childrens Festival (Reading) 10th May – 1st June 2025
• Half Term Camps at The Little Gym (Windsor) Morning,  afternoon and full days
• A Royal Picni at Shaw House (Newbury) 27th May
• Museum Explorers at West Berkshire Museum (Newbury) 27th May