Those of you who are yet to be convinced about the merits of farmers' markets should visit Maidenhead Farmers' Market, held on Groves Road.

One of Reading's busiest clubs, complete with leather sofas and a lot of red velvet, this is a night for serious musos and serious dancing. Resident Carl Nicholson and guests play a mixed bag…

The Royal County of Berkshire Show at Newbury Showground is a highlight in the calendar of farming and rural communities. Main attractions include the White Helmets Motorcycle Display Team…

The Ascot September Festival is arguably the best weekend in British racing. It is divided into three race days - Transformers and Rectifiers Day, Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, and Family Fun Day.

The Windsor Half Marathon attracts some 5000 participants and is run entirely within the leafy confines of the Great Park. With Windsor Castle the looming backdrop for the race, it's one of…

Mapledurham Watermill is the last working mill on the River Thames and, along with the nearby stately home, is a popular tourist attraction. Tours of the property are available throughout the…

One of Reading's busiest clubs, complete with leather sofas and a lot of red velvet, this is a night for serious musos and serious dancing. Resident Carl Nicholson and guests play a mixed bag…

Eton College was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI and has become one of the most exclusive schools in the world. Tours of the college include the cloisters, the chapel, the oldest classroom…

Every autumn, the Windsor Festival welcomes chamber music groups, choral and orchestral musicians to various Windsor venues, including the castle. There are also talks by notable politicians…

Those of you who are yet to be convinced about the merits of farmers' markets should visit Maidenhead Farmers' Market, held on Groves Road.

One of Reading's busiest clubs, complete with leather sofas and a lot of red velvet, this is a night for serious musos and serious dancing. Resident Carl Nicholson and guests play a mixed bag…

Venues throughout Reading play host to this annual festival of laughs. Following hot on the heels of the Edinburgh Festival the event sees many of the stars of that show present their…

Many of the country's most promising horses come to Newbury Racecourse for the Newbury Races, the last day of the flat racing season. A recent tradition is for free entry for members of the…

If you've always wanted to get out on the River Thames, here's an opportunity to save money and try something new. The Discover Your River Thames initiative offers a great opportunity to…

Ascot Racecourse's annual Family Day returns to celebrate the Halloween half-term break. As well as featuring the first meeting of the 09/10 jumps season, thrilling rides and spellbinding…

A honey-coloured Palladian mansion, Basildon Park is a National Trust property, with lovely parkland overlooking the Thames Valley. The 18th-century house has some notable plasterwork and an…

From small beginnings, the 350 acres of Beale Park have been transformed into a garden with nature trails, summer river cruises and a deer park. Most impressive is the aviary walkway where you…

One of Reading's busiest clubs, complete with leather sofas and a lot of red velvet, this is a night for serious musos and serious dancing. Resident Carl Nicholson and guests play a mixed bag…

Legoland theme park in Windsor is a dream come true for kids, not to mention any grown-ups devoted to those little multicoloured bricks. Rides, shows and interactive features keep people of…

Art lovers faithfully gather for the annual Windsor Contemporary Art Fair, held at the Royal Windsor Racecourse. Photography, paintings, drawings, limited-edition prints, sculptures and…