Berkshire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-new-openings">NEW OPENINGS</h2>



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<p>Didn&#8217;t ya hear? It&#8217;s an absolute bumper fest of new openings in Berkshire right now. If you love yourself a vintage garm, get yourself down to the lovely <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ampm.vintage/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">AM:PM</a> Vintage fashion store at Barrs Yard in Hungerford who have made the move over from bustling Portobello Market to flog their wares. There&#8217;s already a coat I&#8217;m seriously lusting over. Hands off, sister.</p>



<p>Speaking of shops, a brand new gifts, home, and lifestyle store called <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunshineandswifts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sunshine and Swifts</a> is set to open on Sunninghill High Street in March. Meanwhile, kiddie boutique <a href="https://thislittlepiggyltd.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">This Little Piggy</a> has officially trotted out of Wokingham and relocated its bricks-and-mortar store to Moss End Garden Centre in Warfield.</p>



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<p>Since you&#8217;ve officially shopped &#8217;til you&#8217;ve dropped, time to make a foodie pit stop at Reading&#8217;s hottest new sandwich shop, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DUQfXjXDJsR/?img_index=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Donnington Deli</a>. Think doorstop wedges that are outrageously naughty. The place is the sister site to cult-fave Café Yolk just down the road, and on the menu you&#8217;ll find wicked fillings like steak and cheese, chicken caesar, and caprese. They&#8217;ve been totally selling out some days, so better get in line asap. </p>



<p>Over in Windsor, a new <a href="https://megans.co.uk/locations/megans-by-the-crown/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Megan&#8217;s</a> is now open for business serving their legendary bottomless brunch and Med-style menu. Then, a snip over the border into Hampshire, <a href="https://www.silchesterfarm.co.uk/whatson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Silchester Farm</a> have announced that their Cow Shed Kitchen is now open weekdays (Tue &#8211; Sat) for a spot of brunchin&#8217; and lunchin&#8217;. Such a gorgeous setting to pick up a toastie, sandwiches, and soups. Yum. </p>



<p>Fresh off the presses though, I&#8217;m buzzing to learn that a <a href="https://flightclubdarts.com/location-reading" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Flight Club</a> will swing open its doors in Reading’s Station Hill on 1 May. The fairground-inspired cocktail and Social Darts bar always makes for such a fabulous night out where you can grab food, cocktails, and of course, let some darts fly. It&#8217;s only the second Flight Club to open in the Thames Valley (following Oxford), so it&#8217;s ridiculously exciting.</p>



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<p>Reformer is hot, hot, hot right now, so those living in and around the Kingsclere area will be thrilled to learn a new Reformer Pilates Studio has just opened. Find <a href="https://www.thecontrologyroom.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Contrology Room</a>, run by the incredible Heather, located on Yew Tree Farm in a gorgeous little timber-framed room with four machines. Hev has over 30 years of experience (she&#8217;s seriously fab), and offers both small classes and private sessions for a range of abilities. </p>



<p>If padel is more your thing, rumours are swirling that there are plans to build courts at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DTzw9LkknKX/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cobbs Farm Shop</a> in Hungerford. Padel Shift already have courts at Daylesford Farm and Elkstone Studios, so we can expect they will be preeeetty trendy should plans see the light. Fingers crossed.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-foxy-facelifts">FOXY FACELIFTS</h2>



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<p>In case you missed it, <a href="https://www.thebeehivewhitewaltham.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Beehive</a> in White Waltham has officially been taken over by the brilliant folk behind The Belgian Arms in Holyport, with the pub recently reopened again after a saucy little refurb. Expect British pub grub with gastro flair in the most idyllic of villages. In Cookham, <a href="https://www.belandthedragon.co.uk/cookham/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bel and the Dragon</a> have also just unveiled their lovely new look which I&#8217;m crushing hard over. Totally loving the pink banquette seating. </p>



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<p>Then in Wokingham, brace for a total makeover. Beloved indie bar Sit &amp; Sip has not just had a fresh lick of paint, but has been renamed as <a href="https://wokinghamsaviour.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saviour</a>, ushering in a new era while still serving the same brilliant menu of craft beers, cocktails, wines and coffee. Cheers to that.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-sad-closures">SAD CLOSURES</h2>



<p>We&#8217;re absolutely devastated to learn that Muddy Award Winning bar and craft bottle shop <a href="https://ahoppyplace.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">A Hoppy Place</a> is going to be serving its last pint in Windsor on Sat 21 Mar. Citing rising costs and business rates for the closure, the St Leonard’s Road site will naturally be going out with a bang and a &#8216;hell of a party&#8217; on the final trading date. And we&#8217;ll of course be raising a glass. It&#8217;s not total goodbye though. Their Maidenhead site remains open, and the team is currently exploring plans to relocate elsewhere in Windsor. We&#8217;re keeping everything crossed.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-festival-fever">FESTIVAL FEVER</h2>



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<p>Festival season is trotting up fast. And god are we ready for a bit of sunshine and some cider. Wasing in Aldermaston&#8217;s stunning literary fest <a href="https://www.wasing.co.uk/festivals/wellread/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Well Read</a> is making a return this year, set to take place on Sun 14 June. The lineup? Fab-u-lous. Miranda Hart, Prue Leith, and Alexander Armstrong will be taking to the woods for talks, plus there will be wellbeing activities such as yoga, foraging, wild swimming, and sauna sessions too. Here&#8217;s why we loved it <a href="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/whats-on/well-read-festival-wasing/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">last year</a>. </p>



<p>For more bookish action, you&#8217;ll want to race like the wind if you want to secure tickets to see <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maggie-ofarrell-launch-of-her-new-book-land-in-the-woods-at-wasing-tickets-1980809294923" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maggie O&#8217;Farrell</a> chat about her latest novel in collab with Hungerford Bookshop. You know, the author responsible for Oscar-nominated <em>Hamnet</em> that currently has everyone in an emotional chokehold. Well, she&#8217;ll also be making an appearance at Wasing for a special talk as part of the book tour for her new novel, <em>Land</em>. It&#8217;s on 2 June and will feature music, food and drink, a reading and Q&amp;A.</p>



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<p>The <a href="https://henley-festival.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Henley Festival</a> lineup is fresh out the gates this week, with Boy George &amp; Culture Club, Sugababes, Lulu, and Bjorn Again all taking to the floating stage this July (8 &#8211; 12). Alan Davies, Russell Kane, Suzi Ruffell, and Julian Clary&nbsp;will be providing some comic relief too. You may have heard a new festival is coming to Windsor in the summer. <a href="https://longwalklive.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Long Walk Live</a> will take to the castle outskirts for music from the likes of Chesney Hawkes, Boyzlife, and Right Said Fred on 26 &amp; 27 June. Get ya tickets now.</p>



<p>Then finally, how can we forget Newbury Racecourse&#8217;s brilliant <a href="https://newburyracecourse.co.uk/racing/event/party-in-the-paddock-2026/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Party in the Paddock</a> race days? Tinie Tempah headlines on Fri 14 Aug, Ronan Keating on Sat 18 Jul, then Gipsy Kings on Fri 17 Jul. Summer is hotting up to be nice indeed.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-in-the-mood-for-more">IN THE MOOD FOR MORE?</h2>



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