Wokingham and Bracknell Lifestyle Apr - May 2020

Basildon Park
Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NR
0118 984 3040
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/basildon-park
Saturday 4 - Sunday 19 April
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
Over the Easter holidays they’ve got an
exciting trail on, where you can follow
the clues around the parkland to win a
chocolate prize.
Sunday 19 - Monday 20 April
Ranger Walk - Basildon Blooms
Join Leo and his team to discover the
rare and surprising blooms that pop up
at Basildon Park, including cowslips and
bluebells.
National Trust
Cliveden
Taplow, Maidenhead SL6 0JA
01629 605069
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden
Thursday 2 April - Tuesday 30 June
Chapel Visitor Sessions
An opportunity for visitors to see inside
Cliveden’s Octagon Temple, originally built
for the Earl of Orkney as a tea-room and
converted to a Chapel by William Waldorf
Astor.
Friday 3 - Monday 20 April
Cliveden Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
Go on a spring adventure at Cliveden
and watch the estate come to life. Whilst
exploring the glorious grounds, you’ll
learn about all sorts of plants, animals and
insects in nature and earn your chocolatey
Cadbury reward.
Monday 6 - Wednesday 8 April
April Tree Climbing 2020
Get back to nature by clambering through
the trees on the beautiful Green Drive at
Cliveden. Sessions are run by The Great
Big Tree Climbing Company
Saturday 25 April & 2 May, 5.30am -
8.30am
Dawn Chorus Walk
Take an early morning walk through
Cliveden’s woods and soak up the
birdsong. This walk is guided by an expert,
and finishes with a breakfast sandwich and
drink at the Conservatory Cafe.
New Victoria Theatre
The Peacocks Centre, Woking GU21 1GQ
01483 545900
www.atgtickets.com/venues/new-victoriatheatre/
Tuesday 7 - Saturday 18 April
The King and I
Set in 1860s Bangkok, the musical tells
the story of the unconventional and
tempestuous relationship that develops
between the King of Siam and Anna, a
British schoolteacher whom the modernist
King, in an imperialistic world, brings to
Siam to teach his many wives and children.
Tuesday 21 - Saturday 25 April
A Murder Is Announced
The residents of Chipping Cleghorn are
astonished to read an advert in the local
newspaper that a murder will take place
this coming Friday at Little Paddocks, the
home of Letitia Blacklock.
Unable to resist, the group gather at the
house at the appointed time, when the
lights go out and a gun is fired. Enter Miss
Marple, who must unravel a complex series
of relationships and events to solve the
mystery of the killer...
Sunday 26 April
Seven Drunken Nights
The Story of The Dubliners
This celebration of the music of The
Dubliners is a celebration of Irish music
itself and a guaranteed evening of music,
humour and ‘craic’.
Sunday 3 May
Russell Watson -
20th Anniversary of The Voice
Singing sensation Russell Watson performs
an intimate concert of career highlights.
Russell will be joined on stage by his live
band and choir to celebrate 20 years since
his debut album The Voice was released.
Sunday 10 May
Walk Right Back -
The Everly Brothers Story
Follow the brothers’ rise to fame, through
their decade-long feud to the glorious
reunion that gave them back to the world,
and back to each other.
Tuesday 19 May
Friends! The Musical Parody
Friends! The Musical Parody celebrates
and pokes fun at the wacky misadventures
of the group of 20-something pals we love
from the hit TV show as they navigate the
pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990’s
Manhattan.
RHS Garden Wisley
Wisley, Woking GU23 6QB
01483 224234
www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley
Tuesday 7 - Wednesday 8 April
The Daffodil Show
Find more than 120 classes of daffodils
showcasing a full range of these springtime
favourites. Find out how to grow and
prepare daffodils for competition and
EVENTS GUIDE
what the judges are looking for in a show
daffodil.
Thursdays 30 April and 14 May
Spring Walk and Talk
It’s that time of year when the garden is
springing back to life and preparing itself
for an exciting year ahead. Join RHS
Garden Wisley’s Curatorial Team as they
share their passion for plants on a walk and
talk around the garden.
Royal Windsor
Racecourse
Maidenhead Road, Windsor SL4 5JJ
01753 498400
www.windsor-racecourse.co.uk
Monday 6 April
Easter Eggstravaganza Raceday
Are you looking for things to do with the
kids in Windsor over the school holidays?
The Easter Eggstravaganza Raceday is
full of family fun and includes an infamous
Easter egg hunt.
Monday 20 April
Free Racenight
Don’t Miss Out On A Free Night At The
Races!
Yes, you can go along for an evening
of competitive racing for free. Be sure
to register for a ticket quick as our free
racenight is always hugely popular and is
likely to sell out.
Monday 27 April
Monday Night Racing
It’s the moment you’ve all been waiting
for... #MondayNightRacing has returned to
Royal Windsor Racecourse for 2020!
Join them for a spring evening of
competitive racing and delicious food and
drink!
Monday 4 May
Armed Forces Day
They’re celebrating the 75th anniversary of
VE Day with a very special Armed Forces
Raceday. See 7 fantastic races alongside
military machinery and special displays.
Windsor was one of the few racecourses
allowed to stage race meetings during both
world wars. Sir Winston Churchill himself
visited the racecourse when he took an
interest in horses and his most popular
horse, Colonist II, won at Windsor in 1949.
Monday 25 May
Family Fun Day
The Perfect Family Day Out In Windsor -
Kids Under 18 Go FREE!
Share the thrill of horse racing with your
children, let them choose a horse to cheer
on and watch their faces light up as the
horses come down the home straight.
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Spring is finally here - check out what is
happening in the area and enjoy!
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