Leisure in Berkshire

Maidenhead, Berkshire ~ Leisure
A unique retail, craft and leisure experience in the heart of Berkshire for the whole family.

About us:

VillageLife is a great place to visit with the whole family.

With individual retail shops, including Auberge de Chocolat for traditional confectionary, Boraca for furniture and furnishing, Shirelings toy shop, Smudge for stationary, arts and crafts. Pottery pals ceramic painting studio, a wonderful beauty spa the lotus Flower, Berkshire Dolls house and model company.

Shires farm offers a wonderful array of animals and birds for children and adults to watch, feed and touch, we have a play and picnic area, party room, toy museum and much more.

The stables cafe and food hall offers breakfast, lunch, afternoon teas, snacks and much more including kitchenware and a great selection of jams, chutneys, cakes, organic and gluten free lines plus much more.

We are open 7 days a week 9.00 – 5.30 on Monday-Saturday, 10.00-5.00 on Sundays and bank holidays.

We hold events most weekends ranging from Food and Craft markets to classic car shows.

Contact Details:

VillageLife
The Old Shire Horse Centre
Bath Road
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 3QA

Telephone: 01628 828801

Maidenhead, Berkshire ~ Leisure
Forum for talks and discussions

About us:

The Bray Society is open to everyone and organises a monthly talk on the first Tuesday evening of each month during a season from October to May.

The speakers are generally experts, and a wide range of interesting subjects is covered. Each talk lasts about 1 hour plus some time for questions, and is followed by coffee / tea and biscuits.

The venue is Bray Village Hall and the talks start promptly at 8pm.

Contact Details:

The Bray Society
7 Silvertrees Drive
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 4QJ

Telephone: 01628 625730

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Maidenhead, Berkshire ~ Leisure
Theravadan Buddhist Meditation instruction and shared practice.

About us:

Amidst the business of modern family life, we try to practise meditation!

We like to share this practise on a Thursday evening at 7.30-9pm, and on a Monday morning at 9.30-11am.

Our large garage has been partially converted into a meditation space. We are regular visitors to a Theravadan buddhist monastery near Berkhampstead and we have occasional visits from a monk or nun to our group.

Our practise includes brief chanting (no obligation to join in) followed by sitting meditation mostly in silence but with some guidance if appropriate. Then there is a chance to talk and ask questions. The meditation techniques (eg. observing the body and breath) are otherwise known as Insight or Mindfulness meditation.

Beginners are very welcome and can be accommodated into a normal meeting. It is best to wear loose and warm clothing. There is no fee. Please phone before your first visit as we occasionally have to cancel meetings.

Contact Details:

Theravadan Meditation Group
147 Whyteladyes Lane
Cookham Rise
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 9LF

Telephone: 01628 810083

Sandhurst, Berkshire ~ Leisure
The ultimate site for aviation memorabilia

About us:

It has long been my ambition to open a web site dedicated to aviation memorabilia. I have now been lucky enough not only to do this, but also have published two books and avaiation calendars for 2009, all shown on the web site. My first book and calendars are dedicated to ‘Court Line Aviation’ who ceased operating in 1974. Followed by ‘Luton Airport’ which shows airlines and aircraft of ‘yesteryear’. In addition to these I am building up my ‘Rummage Hold’ which has some unique and sought after aviation memorabilia for sale.

Contact Details:

Airobilia
4 Long Mickle
Sandhurst
Berkshire
GU47 8QW

Telephone: 07784 146474

Maidenhead, Berkshire ~ Leisure
Craft Village, Animal Farm, Toy Museum & Coffee Shop. Great day out

About us:

The Old Shire Horse Centre Craft Village & Animal Farm. Set in the intimate surroundings of the former Courage Brewery shire horse stables, the centre offers a day out with a difference.

The Craft Village offers a fascinating range of craft studios & shops. Visitors can watch our crafts men & women at work; try their hand at jewellery creation, card making or pottery painting in one of our workshops; or shop for a special memento from the distinctive array of unique handmade products.

Our Animal Farm gives visitors the opportunity to interact with & learn more about our furry & feathered friends. They can take time to get to know our rare Alpacas, the goats William & Archie as well as the pigs, ponies & sheep. Chat with Cocky the Cockatoo, find out what we feed the peacocks & cuddle our pets, in the enclosed petting area

Entrance to the Animal Farm includes access to Granny’s Toy Collection (a toy museum, with toys from around the world) and our play area featuring a bouncy castle & family picnic area.

Set in the heart of the Craft Village, our café offers a delicious range of homemade food. Linger over a light lunch of fresh soups, salads or sandwiches or savour one of our tempting cakes for morning coffee or afternoon tea.

The Old Shire Horse Centre can cater for groups and special events. Open Monday – Saturday 9.30 – 5, Sunday 10 – 4. Closed on Wednesday.

Contact Details:

The Old Shire Horse Centre
Bath Road
Littlewick Green
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 3QA

Telephone: 01628 828801

Brackenll, Berkshire ~ Leisure
Hands-on science fun for the whole family!

About us:

The Look Out Discovery Centre in Bracknell is a great day out for all ages, whatever the weather! The main attraction is an exciting hands-on, interactive science and nature exhibition that offers over 80 bright and fun filled exhibits in five themed zones; Light and Colour, Sound and Communication, Forces and Movement, Woodland and Water and Body and Perception. Come and launch the hot air balloon, freeze your shadow on the wall or climb through our giant mole hole.

In the surrounding 1,000 hectares of Crown Estate woodland, visitors can enjoy nature walks, cycle trails, a picnic area and a children’s play area. With child and adult mountain bike hire (or bring your own), Coffee Shop, Gift Shop and Tourist Information Centre.

The Look Out is open daily from 10am – 5pm. Admission to the hands-on science exhibition costs: Saver Ticket (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) £14.55, Adult £5.45, Children and Concessions £3.60.

From the M3, take junction 3, from the M4 take junction 10. Look out for the brown tourist signs. The Look Out is opposite Coral Reef along Nine Mile Ride. Parking is free.

Contact Details:

The Look Out Discovery Centre
Nine Mile Ride
Brackenll
Berkshire
RG12 7QW

Telephone: 01344 354400

Maidenhead, Berkshire ~ Leisure
A Show for all the Family

About us:

The Littlewick Green Show Society presents and promotes the annual Littlewick Show each August Bank Holiday Monday. Its purpose is to bring together for one day horticultural, farming, rural and other craft skills, amusements, sideshows, sales and promotional stalls. It gives opportunities to local Charities to take up fundraising stalls and/or information outlets. It provides general show events, exhibitions, competitions and entertainment open to the public for its participation or simple spectating or viewing. The Society is a non-profit making body and any surplus income, after the deduction of promotional and other expenses as provided for by its Aims and Rules, is distributed by way of donation and/or grant aid to charitable organisations in Maidenhead and District as may be decided upon by the Committee of Management at its discretion.

Contact Details:

Littlewick Green Show Society
18 Pinkneys Road
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 5DH

Telephone: 01628 630622

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Crowthorne ~ Leisure
The main objective of Rotary is service — in the community and throughout the world.

About us:

Meets Wednesday evenings 7:30 for 8:00pm

Rotarians — men and women alike — volunteer their efforts to improve the quality of life in their own communities and beyond their communities’ borders. The world’s Rotary clubs meet weekly and are non-political, non-religious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds. Club membership represents a cross-section of local business and professional leaders.

Rotarians initiate community projects that address many of today’s most critical issues, such as violence, drug abuse, youth, AIDS, hunger, the environment, and illiteracy. Rotary clubs are autonomous and determine service projects based on local needs.

Contact Details:

Rotary Club of Crowthorne & Sandhurst
Waterloo Hotel
Dukes Ride
Crowthorne
Berkshire
RG45 6DW

Telephone: 0118 979 0673