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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-be-entertained">BE ENTERTAINED</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/07/Family-Fun-Day-Windsor-Races.jpg" alt="Family Fun Day Windsor Races may bank holiday near me" class="wp-image-44981" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/07/Family-Fun-Day-Windsor-Races.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/07/Family-Fun-Day-Windsor-Races-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/07/Family-Fun-Day-Windsor-Races-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/07/Family-Fun-Day-Windsor-Races-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/07/Family-Fun-Day-Windsor-Races-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/07/Family-Fun-Day-Windsor-Races-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Giddy up! A day at the races is always a solid half term shout. Bring the whole family and take a flutter. Windsor Racecourse&#8217;s <a href="https://www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk/whats-on/football-and-kpop-family-fun-day-2026?_gl=1*18jte9j*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTAzNjU0NTAyNi4xNzc2NzgzMDI1*_ga_Q7G09MYVLR*czE3NzY3ODMwMjUkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzY3ODMwMzEkajU0JGwwJGgw*_ga_016HWVEDXH*czE3NzY3ODMwMjUkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzY3ODMwMzEkajU0JGwwJGgw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Football and K-POP Family Fun Day 2026</a> on the bank holiday Monday <strong>(25 May)</strong> sounds epic, featuring a fun fair, shetland pony races, circus performances, a K-POP disco, and penalty shoot out area. Oh, and did I mention? It&#8217;s totally free for under 18s. Banging. If not, there&#8217;s Summer Saturdays &#8216;Dance Through the Decades&#8217; on <strong>23rd May</strong> too. For more horsing around, Wellington Riding School have a <a href="https://wellington.co.uk/events/discover-international-showjumping-viewing-experience/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Discover International Showjumping</a> viewing experience on <strong>23 May</strong>. Tickets are free but spaces limited.  </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1044" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/04/039_Jack-and-Sarah-Rehearsals_Pamela-Raith-Photography-copy.jpg" alt="Jack and Sarah, The Mill at Sonning" class="wp-image-88300" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/04/039_Jack-and-Sarah-Rehearsals_Pamela-Raith-Photography-copy.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/04/039_Jack-and-Sarah-Rehearsals_Pamela-Raith-Photography-copy-800x557.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/04/039_Jack-and-Sarah-Rehearsals_Pamela-Raith-Photography-copy-1000x696.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/04/039_Jack-and-Sarah-Rehearsals_Pamela-Raith-Photography-copy-400x278.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/04/039_Jack-and-Sarah-Rehearsals_Pamela-Raith-Photography-copy-768x535.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>Get The Mill at Sonning theatre’s&nbsp;brilliant <em><a href="https://millatsonning.com/Events/jack-and-sarah/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jack and Sarah</a></em>&nbsp;in the diary now, running until 14 Jun. It&#8217;s officially the world stage premiere of this beloved 90s romcom, originally starring Richard E. Grant and Judi Dench. The story is as funny and heartfelt as ever, exploring love, grief and the fragile hope of new beginnings. Word of warning: bring your tissues. On&nbsp;<strong>Fri 22 &amp; Sat 23 May</strong> over the bank hol weekend, starring actor and comedian <a href="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/life/people/interview-rufus-hound-actor-comedian-jack-and-sarah-mill-at-sonning/">Rufus Hound</a> and George Banks.</p>



<p>Join the arty party! Experience amazing art in over 50 open studios and private spaces&nbsp;across West Berkshire and North Hampshire, and it’s totally&nbsp;<em>free</em>! <a href="https://www.open-studios.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Open Studios</a> is on <strong>9 &#8211; 25 May</strong> with the main exhibition INSIGHT happening at <a href="https://thebasegreenham.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173671733/events/428771227" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Base Greenham</a> where more than 100 artists will show their work. Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.windsor.gov.uk/whats-on/eton-arts-week-p2529101" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eton Arts Week</a> takes place <strong>23 &#8211; 31 May</strong> this year, with the fabulous <a href="https://visiteton.info/eton-arts-week-en-plein-air" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eton En Plein Air</a> happening on <strong>23 May</strong>. Enter if you fancy your artistic chances. I&#8217;ll just watch, thank you. Enjoy trails, workshops, exhibitions, and more. At Bracknell&#8217;s South Hill Park, you can catch the <a href="https://www.southhillpark.org.uk/whats-on/festivals/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Summer Craft Market</a> on <strong>24 &#8211; 25 May.</strong> </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat-and-drink">EAT AND DRINK</h2>



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<p>English wine is always a good time. Head to beautiful <a href="https://stanlakepark.com/calendar/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stanlake Park</a> (one of the oldest wine producers in England) and enjoy their wine tours over the three day weekend. Choose from a wine tour and tasting or the wine and cheese tour &#8211; 90 minutes of pure indulgence where you&#8217;ll try six generous samples and explore the vines. Taxiiii! If not, kick start your bank holiday weekend in Berkshire right with Muddy award-winning&nbsp;<a href="https://thebelgianarms.com/events/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Belgian Arms</a>&nbsp;in Holyport who host a May bank holiday BBQ on&nbsp;<strong>Sun 24 May</strong>. It’s smoking. A bit further afield, the <a href="https://www.blenheimpalace.com/whats-on/events/food-festival/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blenheim Palace Food Festival</a> takes place <strong>23 &#8211; 25 May</strong> and sounds bloomin&#8217; fabulous.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.dorchestercollection.com/ascot/coworth-park/dining/afternoon-tea" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Coworth Park&#8217;s</a> afternoon teas are stuff of legend. And this bank hol weekend, the wildflower meadows will be in full bloom. Secure your place at the table for the delicious Garden Afternoon Tea to celebrate. There&#8217;s also a whimsical kiddie version that looks utterly gorge, featuring an English strawberry and lemon verbena tart and signature milk chocolate and orange. Delightful. Another brilliant option is the <a href="https://www.exclusive.co.uk/royal-berkshire/food/afternoon-tea/menus/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Afternoon Tea</a> just down the road at Royal Berkshire in Ascot.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/05/beer-festival-free-image-1.jpg" alt="beer festival near me may bank holiday events near me" class="wp-image-66034" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/05/beer-festival-free-image-1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/05/beer-festival-free-image-1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/05/beer-festival-free-image-1-400x266.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/05/beer-festival-free-image-1-768x511.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>For the crafty crowd, the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/maidenhead-craft-beer-festival-2026-tickets-1982277315813" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maidenhead Craft Beer Festival</a> has your name all over it. On <strong>23 &#8211; 24 May</strong>, A Hoppy Place are celebrating the indie beer scene with a range of fantastic breweries, delicious street food and a lineup of live DJs across the weekend.&nbsp;Tickets £10 + booking fee. A bank holiday weekend banger. A smidge over the Berkshire border into Hampshire, <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-wild-feast-at-ewhurst-park-tickets-1981576510686?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&amp;_gl=1*1fjvfi1*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTA5MTEwMDE2NC4xNzcxODU3NDY0*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3NzE4NTc0NjMkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzE4NTc0NjMkajYwJGwwJGgw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ewhurst Park</a>&#8216;s wild feasts are unreal. Dine under the canopy of trees as you nosh on family-style sharing dishes whipped up by brilliant London chef Albi Ison. On <strong>Sat 23 May</strong>. Or there&#8217;s Marlow&#8217;s wild and wacky <a href="https://www.feast-events.co.uk/feast-in-a-spin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Feast in a Spin</a> taking place on the same day.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-get-outdoors">GET OUTDOORS</h2>



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<p>Throw caution to the wind and enjoy your May bank holiday weekend in Berkshire on the water. <a href="https://www.thamesrivercruise.co.uk/trips/half-term-experience-trips" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Thames River Cruise</a> are running trips along The Thames from Caversham where you can enjoy 45-minute jaunts throughout the day. Prices start at £12.50 per adult. There&#8217;s open garden action happening at <a href="https://westberksvillagers.com/events/englefield-house-open-garden/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Englefield House</a> who are showing off their floral best on the bank holiday Monday. If not, <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/cliveden/events" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cliveden</a> is always a safe bet for natural beauty with their Bluebell and Blossom walks in full glory this month. Kids will love the <em>We’re Going on a Bear Hunt</em> trail running from <strong>9 May &#8211; 5 Jul</strong> too. </p>



<p>Meanwhile in Wokingham, there’s the free annual&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wokingham-tc.gov.uk/funday/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Children’s Fun Day</a>&nbsp;on <strong>Sat 23 May</strong> from 10am &#8211; 4pm. There’ll be fairground rides, farm animals to meet, face painting, go kart rides, birds of prey to see, climbing, ferret racing and arts and crafts &#8211; all activities are free! Bring a picnic or there’s food trucks and fresh churros for pudding. Don&#8217;t mind if I do! Meanwhile, Muddy award-winning <a href="https://wellingtoncountrypark.co.uk/whats-on/animal-farm-week/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wellington Country Park&#8217;s</a> Animal Farm Week kicks off <strong>25 &#8211; 29 May</strong>. Tractor rides, chalk painting, and vet roleplay awaits. Boredom? Not on our watch.</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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Brilliant things to do on May Bank Holiday weekend in Berkshire

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