Berkshire
Properties and events in Berkshire
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St Laurence Church, Upton Slough
Church, Grade I listed, Sloughs oldest building. Tours of church/churchyard. Grave of William Herschel, Heritage display, exhibition of famous telescopes. Family graves; links with Ooty, India and lots more. Covers aspects of National Curriculum
Basildon Park
From its origins connected to the East India Company, to an army base in WWII, and onto a glamourous home used to entertain in the 1950s, the history of Basildon Park is a rich and interesting one.
Explore West Berkshire Museum's attic and meet KVGWSD members
Meet members from the Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers who will show you some of the traditional skills associated with the original purpose of the Museum's 17th century Cloth Hall, and then explore the attic of the building.
17 Castle Street Reading
Rooms which are not normally open to clients with interesting beam construction, Diamond chimneys, carriage mounting block and Victorian staircase.
OISE Newbury Hall School Open Day
OISE Newbury Hall School in Enborne Road, Newbury invites you to visit our school to look inside, meet the teachers and enjoy coffee and home-made cakes. Everyone welcome!
CAVERSHAM COURT GARDENS
Take a journey round the world tracking the origins of plants in Caversham Court Gardens! Test your plant knowledge and your geography with our fun facts and learn the fascinating history of plant collecting. Activities for all ages.
Tour of the University of Reading's Great Hall on the London Road campus
For the first time, the University Great Hall is open to the public this year. It will give an opportunity to hear about its history, view the organ, enjoy the architecture and the internal decor, and to see behind the scenes backstage.
Taplow Court Open Day
Taplow Court, a mid 19th-century mansion set high above the Thames near Maidenhead, and its grounds will be open to the public from 1230-1700 on Sunday 8th September, 2024.
The MERL: Routes, Connections, Networks
Book into one of these special events for 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 site and not currently on public display.
St James Church Finchampstead - Open Tower
Come and see the view from the top of the 1720 tower of our beautiful Norman Church. Enjoy a delicious tea at the end of your visit.
Tour of Foxhill House at the Whiteknights campus
Foxhill House is a fine example of mid-Victorian architecture. Designed by Alfred Waterhouse, it is situated on raised ground near the northern corner of the University's Whiteknights campus overlooking the meadows down to the lake.
Shaw House
Join us in the Great Hall for talks about the history of the House throughout the day and then explore the House, exhibition rooms and our historic costume exhibition ‘Dressed for Shaw’ and the English Civil War exhibition ‘Dressed for Battle'.
Reading Old - A 'Garden Cemetery'
Guided walks around the site which will focus on the history of the Garden Cemetery movement, plus explore some of the nature and wildlife related to the original planting of the site by Sutton Seeds Ltd - one of Reading's famous.
St. Michael and St. Mary Magdalene Church
Nineteenth century rebuilt Neo-gothic church with several windows by Burne-Jones
St Luke's Church Erleigh Road, Reading - Our Community
St Luke's Church (1882-83) is a Victorian church built to serve the growing population of the Redlands area of Reading. Today, the Church continues to engage with our local multicultural community.
Wokingham Town Hall
Wokingham Town Council is looking to celebrate the theme of Routes - Networks - Connections, whilst discovering connections to local history, and its very own 50th anniversary.
Walk in the Light - Exhibition & Play by Reading Quakers, celebrating George Fox
Walk in the Light : celebrating the 400th anniversary of the birth of itinerant preacher and Quaker founder George Fox, via an exhibition of Quaker heritage and artwork, and a short play for all ages
Green Park Wind Turbine Tour
A talk all about the landmark Green Park wind turbine
All Saints, Boyne Hill, Maidenhead - a George Edmund Street church and parochial buildings masterpiece
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.
St Michael Tilehurst - A Celebration of Creativity
A celebration of creativity set in a beautiful and historic church, incorporating: An sale of local arts and crafts; Self-guided tours of the building and churchyard.
All Saints' Church Ascot Heath Open Day
Visit this Grade 2 listed Victorian church as we commemorate our 160th year.
Decontamination Suite, Greenham Air Base
A rare opportunity to gain access to the Decontamination Suite that formed part of the Cold War US Airbase at Greenham Common with guided tours through the facility explaining the history of the building.
Written in stone
Join us for a guided walk of Reading Old Cemetery. Find out about the history of site, some of the monuments and the life stories of people buried there. Dressing Up optional but fun!