What's on this December in Berkshire
PUBLISHED: 14:13 25 November 2019
Come join in with the Family Festivities Christmas Trail happening at Cliveden House this December. Photo credit - Donald Morgan/Getty Images/iStockphoto
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We round up some of the best events and things to do across Berkshire this month
Discover weekly events and photography in the links above
Windsor on Ice - Until 5 January
As well as an ice rink you'll find funfair rides and a fully licensed bar, plus stalls to get you in the festive spirit.
Family Festivities Christmas Trail - Saturdays and Sundays between 30 November and 23 December, plus 20-24 December
Cliveden
Follow the festive trail at Cliveden, inspired by stories of the Astor family Christmases on the estate. They are also hosting wreath-making workshops on various dates.
A Victorian Christmas - 1 December-6 January
Basildon Park
See the house dressed up for Christmas, with trees donated from the Yattendon Estate and sumptuous decorations and floral displays. There are also candlelight tours and wreath-making workshops on various dates.
nationaltrust.org.uk/basildon-park
The Carnival of the Animals Lantern Parade - 7 December
Maidenhead
With live music and entertainment, plus street food, a licensed bar and hot drinks, this is fun for all the family.
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A Victorian Yuletide - 7, 14 and 21 December
Windsor Castle
See the 20ft Nordmann Fir tree in St George's Hall, taken from Windsor Great Park. On 7 December, listen to stories about Queen Victoria and Prince Albert's Christmas traditions, make decorations and dress up in Victorian costumes. On 14 and 21, enjoy Christmas crafts and festive storytelling. There are also Christmas carol performances in St. George's Hall on various dates.
An Evening with Ana Silvera at Cumberland Lodge - 8 December
Windsor Great Park
The acclaimed folk singer-songwriter will perform in The Vaults, their new basement entertainment space.
cumberlandlodge.ac.uk/whats-on/evening-ana-silvera
Festive Fun Weekend - 14-15 December
Slough
See the Norwegian Spruce Christmas tree in the town square, plus there will be a land train, Santa's fun animals, stalls, face painting, glitter tattoos and more.
Christmas Carols Steam Train from Reading - 15 December
Leave Reading at 11.10am, and arrive at Stratford-on-Avon in time for the traditional carol service with the afternoon free to explore the town.
Winter Wonderwheels - 15 December
Dorney Lake
Cycle, walk, run, push, or anything in between around Dorney Lake. There are 1km, 5km and 10km challenges.
Christmas - 20-21 December Racedays at Ascot
Festive menus, winter cocktails, brass bands, dodgems, mince pies, a spectacularly decorated Grandstand and carol singing after racing, visits from Father Christmas and his reindeer, storytelling from Mrs Christmas, an animatronic polar bear, face painting and animal meet and greets. Phew, what a weekend!
Here's a quick reminder of all the pantomimes on in Berkshire this Christmas...
The Prince and the Pauper - Until 4 January 2020
The Watermill Theatre, Bagnor, Newbury
Aladdin at Theatre Royal Windsor - Until 5 January 2020
The Bear - 26 November-29 December
Norden Farm, Maidenhead
Dick Whittington - 28 November-7 December
The Memorial Hall, Old Windsor
Sleeping Beauty 29 November 2019- 4 January 2020
The Corn Exchange, Newbury
Aladdin -29 November 2019-4 January 2020
South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell
Cinderella - 7 December 2019-5 January 2020
The Hexagon, Queens Walk, Reading
Dick Whittington - 11-15 December
Maidenhead Town Hall
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - 13-23 December
The Curve, Slough
Christmas With The Three Billy Goats Gruff - 15 December Shaw House, Newbury
A Christmas Carol - 23 December
Concert at Shaw House, Newbury
