Summer Fun

Looking for things to do for children and young people this summer?

Here are a few ideas...

Cycle Training

Bikeability sessions help young people grow more confident with each turn of the pedal. Our expert instructors will lead riders on quiet roads to safely experience 'real' cycling. With sessions for children and families, you can find courses online by clicking below.

Find courses

The Goldwell Park Pump Track

Visit the new pump track in Newbury to experience high energy excitement. The innovative all-weather pump track is a continuous circuit designed for wheeled sports like BMX and mountain biking.

Take part in the Summer Reading Challenge

Visit your local library during the summer holidays to take part in this year's Summer Reading Challenge. With eight libraries across the district there's one near you - all offering the Summer Reading Challenge and many other activities and events to keep children and young people entertained.

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Northcroft Lido

Don't forget to make a splash at the new Northcroft Lido. You can read more about the new pool, slides and splashpad by clicking below.

Find out more about the Lido

Visit the Museum

Pay a visit to West Berkshire Museum. It's open every Wednesday to Sunday between 10am and 4pm. Entry is free but donations are welcome.
To find out more about the special exhibitions, events and activities click below.

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Holiday Activities and Food Programme

Our holiday programme provides a variety of fun and enriching physical activities, including sports, music, arts and other exciting opportunities to
learn and develop skills, alongside a nutritious meal each day. Delivered in more than 20 locations across the district, with free places for eligible children, you can find out more about the programme and how to book places by clicking below.

Book places

Explore the countryside on foot or by bike

Enjoy fresh air and beautiful countryside with our free walking and cycling maps and routes. Our walking maps have been carefully drawn to show road crossing points, underpasses and short-cuts, with routes colour-coded to show the suitability of paths for all users. Our cycle maps help show you which routes suit for your abilities, and can help you explore the district.

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Pop in to our Family Hubs

Our three Family Hubs in Calcot, Newbury and Thatcham offer a range of services to support families, parents and carers of children aged 0-19 years old, primarily working with those with children aged under 5 years. There's always fun to be had at the Hubs, with lots of family events
running all through the summer. From Messy Play to Cruisers and Crawlers, they have summer fun all wrapped up and ready to enjoy.

Visit family hubs