Berkshire

Properties and events in Berkshire

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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).

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 tour 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.

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.

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.

Everyday Histories: The Ukrainian Community in Reading

21 Sidmouth Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4QZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Did you know that Ukrainians have been living in Reading since the 1950s? - Join us between 12 – 4 pm to explore the centre - Hear a special talk at 1 pm on the history of the Ukrainian community - Try delicious food

Festival Evensong

Christ Church, Christchurch Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 7AR
In person
Pre-booking not required

Festival Evensong with refreshments afterwards.

Green Park Wind Turbine Tour

Green Park wind Turbine, South Oak Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6UG
In person
Pre-booking preferred

See the iconic Green Park Wind Turbine up close and benefit from one of our expert tours.

Guided Tour of Reading Old Cemetery

Cemetery Arch, London Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3AQ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for a guided walk of Reading Old Cemetery. Find out about the history of the site, some of the monuments and the life stories of people buried there. Dressing up optional but fun!

Holy Trinity Church, Bracknell

The Ring, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1HD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us for a self-guided exploration of our beautiful stain glass, revealing the stories of some lesser known Saints and celebrating interesting memorials to local families. Stewards will be on hand.

Hungerford Methodist Church Open Day

Hungerford Methodist Church, Bridge Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0EH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Spend time in this peaceful building and riverside garden.

Hungerford United Reformed Church

United Reformed Church, High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0NF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Spend time in this peaceful building.

Meet Kennet Valley Guild members in the historic Cloth Hall

West Berkshire Museum, 1 The Wharf, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5AS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Meet members of the KVGWSD who will demonstrate some of the traditional skills associated with the Cloth Hall.

Millwrighting Exhibition and Art Workshop

The Mills Archive Trust, Watlington House, 44 Watlington Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4RJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore the story of the millwrights through this exhibition of records held by the Mills Archive Trust, and take part in our drawing and screen printing workshop.