Hithercroft Messy Play & Explore
Free messy play sessions for children at Hithercroft.
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You can find weekly outdoor nature exploration sessions at Old Bracknell Park, led by local environmental groups. Activities include soil sampling and birdwatching using field guides supplied by the town’s conservation team. These run on Tuesday mornings from 10:30 to 12:00 with drop-in access for families.
The Lexicon continues as a civic venue, hosting two evenings of live music across genres including indie and jazz revival acts. The first event is at the Forum Room on Wednesday evening (7:30–9:30) featuring an all-local ensemble; tickets are available through Bracknell Town Council’s public access portal. On Friday night, a tribute band performing songs from 1982 to 1995 takes place in The Gallery space.
For quieter moments, guided walks for women at Chobham Common start on Thursday morning (09:00), focusing on seasonal plant identification and mindfulness techniques. Sound baths are scheduled as part of a wellbeing series hosted by Bracknell Mind, running from Tuesday to Friday in the lower level of The Lexicon’s Community Hub.
A social meet-up with drinks is planned for Saturday evening at Café Lume near Water Lane; entry requires registration via the town council's online directory. Cookie-making workshops return on Sunday afternoon at Old Bracknell Village Hall, this session includes sparkling cream tea featuring locally sourced ingredients from nearby farms and artisan bakers.
Events are scheduled to avoid peak commuting times across A329(M) and M4 junctions where congestion remains high during weekday afternoons. The Lexicon’s park-and-ride facility, operated by the Peel Centre bus station, is advised for those using public transport such as services from Reading or Guildford.
Check listings below for confirmed timings at venues across town, including locations near Bracknell Station and Water Lane junctions where rail access connects with local routes.
Free messy play sessions for children at Hithercroft.
A sound bath meditation session with optional spiritual healing at Binfield Memorial Hall.
Free nature play sessions for children aged 3–9 and their families at Chorleywood House Estate.
Art session for children aged 3 to 16 during school holidays at Jelly.
A casual lunch event for bisexual singles to meet new people in Bracknell.
Comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel performs his award-winning comedy show for kids at Norden Farm Centre.
Indie band The Dreaming Spires performs live at The Face Bar.
Marty Wilde performs live at Crooked Billet Stoke Row on 4 August 2026.
A guided woodland walk for women focusing on nature and wellbeing.
ASD Family Help hosts a Spring disco for families at Radstock Community Centre.
Children can join a free Easter-themed pet workshop at Pets at Home Bracknell on 9 April 2026.
Children's craft session at Battle Library focusing on making daffodils in spring.
Free messy play sessions for children at Marlow Family Hub.
Local bands perform a mix of pub classics and indie hits at The Boundary in Reading.
Abba's Angels perform a tribute to ABBA at Playlist Live in an ultimate feel-good night out.
Live music performances in a garden setting every Friday night at Lola Lo, with drink specials and free Moët on entry.
The Mad Monkey Improv team performs live comedy at the Reading Biscuit Factory.
Children's cookie making classes and adults' sparkling cream tea event at Fenwick Bracknell.
A country music experience featuring live performances and themed activities in Reading.
Free messy play and exploration sessions for children at Castlefield Family Hub.
T'Pau performs their 'Be Wonderful Tour' at The Haymarket in Basingstoke on 4 November 2026.