Berkshire

Properties and events in Berkshire

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17 Castle Street Reading

17 Castle Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7SB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Rooms which are not normally open to clients with interesting beam construction, Diamond chimneys, carriage mounting block and Victorian staircase.

Afternoon tea with Teddy at St Laurence Church, Upton Slough

St. Laurence Church, Upton Court Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7LS
In person
Pre-booking required

A Teddy Bear picnic and tea party hosted within the grounds of a grade I listed church.

All Saints, Boyne Hill, Maidenhead - A George Edmund Street church and parochial buildings masterpiece

Church Close, Boyn Hill Road, Boyne Hill, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 4HE
In person
Pre-booking not required

A listed Victorian neo-gothic church, spire and parish buildings uniquely set around an enclosed quadrangle. Black and red bricks on the exterior and very colourfully decorated internally with beautiful stained glass windows and stone carving.

All Saints' church Ascot Heath

All Saints' church, London Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 8DQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

This beautiful church was designed by T H Rushforth and built in 1864 of red brick and Portland stone It is a fine example of neo gothic architecture and situated near the roundabout on the A329( London Road) and Windsor Road ( A332).

All Saints' Church Open Morning

All Saints' Church, Church Lane, Binfield, Berkshire, RG42 5NS
In person
Pre-booking not required

All Saints' Church in Binfield, Berkshire is a Grade II* listed building, the origins of which date back to Norman times. The church will be open between 10am-midday when you can visit to explore the church.

AudaTours Reading Audio Tour: Biscuit Town

Reading railway station, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Online & In person
Book on day

A self-guided audio tour of Reading, exploring the Huntley & Palmers biscuit workers, brewers and clerks who built Reading.

Basildon Park

National Trust, Basildon Park, Lower Basildon, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9NR
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit Basildon Park for free from Monday 14 - Friday 18 September 2026. As part of Heritage Open Days the whole site, including the house, garden and parkland, will be free to access.

Behind the Garden Wall - Gardeners' tales from Caversham Court

Caversham Court Gardens, Church Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 7AD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Head for the vinery for stories about those who toiled in the gardens of Caversham Court, growing food and flowers for the household and winning prizes at horticultural shows. Look into the former kitchen garden with its 18th century yew hedge.

Behind the Scenes tours of the Royal Berkshire Archives

Royal Berkshire Archives, 9 Coley Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6AF
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover more about what we do on a FREE behind the scenes tour of the Royal Berkshire Archives.

Berkshire Heritage

L14 London Road Campus, Redlands Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5EX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and visit the Family Research Centre in the old dairy building, now the home of Berkshire Family History Society and see a display of everyday lives in Berkshire.

Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Battle of Newbury I 1643

Falkland Cricket Club, Enborne Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6TW
In person
Pre-booking required

A chance to learn about this important English Civil War battle.

Bracknell Library’s history highlights

Royal County of Berkshire, Bracknell Library, Town Square, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1BH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and discover some of the fascinating historic material held in Bracknell Library’s Local Studies Collection.

Brock Keep

Brock Keep, 571 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1HL
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and see the current exhibition and join tours around the historic former armoury and gatehouse which is home to artist studios and a contemporary art gallery.

Caversham Road: An area shaped by Victorian aesthetics and innovation

The Moderation, 213 Caversham Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8BB
In person
Pre-booking required

A guided walk around a Victorian townscape that still has many traces of its rich industrial past as well as plenty of original architectural features.

Celebrating 100 Years: University of Reading Museums and Collections

Museum of English Rural Life, 6 Redlands Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5EX
In person
Pre-booking required

A unique chance to view pop-up displays of items from the University of Reading’s Special Collections and Art Collections, housed at The MERL.

Cookham Celebrates - 1000+ years of Holy Trinity Church in the heart of the village

Holy Trinity Church, Ferry Lane, Cookham on Thames, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 9SN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Our church of Holy Trinity exists because of the 1000s of villagers who have loved it through the centuries. Their stories are written in the stones and this year we celebrate them and tell their stories.

Crowthorne Library’s history highlights

Bracknell Forest Borough Council, Library, 162 High Street, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7AT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and discover some of the fascinating historic material held by Bracknell Forest Libraries, which will be on display for you to browse.

Decontamination Suite, Greenham Air Base

Building 274, Buckner-Croke Way, Greenham Business Park, Newbury, Berkshire, RG19 6HX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Take a guided tour of the Cold War Decontamination Suite at the former US Airbase. This rare opportunity offers access to a normally closed part of the site, with knowledgeable guides sharing the history and stories behind this unique building.

Donnington Castle Gate House Guided Tours

Donnington Castle, Castle Lane, Donnington, Berkshire, RG14 2LE
In person
Pre-booking required

Join our expert volunteers for an exclusive tour of this fascinating site and its magnificent gatehouse - This Event is Now Fully Booked

Donnington Castle Research and Other Volunteer Opportunities

St. Marys Church, Church Road, Shaw-cum-Donnington, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2DR
In person
Pre-booking preferred

An innovative exploration of Research and other Volunteer Opportunities at Donnington Castle with Dr David Peacock and English Heritage.