Thu, 28 Jul 2022 | Things to do in Crowthorne
The summer holidays are here, and they’re set to be a scorcher! But what to do with the kids over the school holiday?
From craft workshops to treetop adventures, here’s five things to do near Crowthorne this summer.
Holme Grange Craft Village crafts and workshops – Holme Grange Craft Village, Wokingham
Tucked in the countryside between Crowthorne and Wokingham, Holme Grange Craft Village offers an oasis of creativity for children and adults alike! Families can enjoy an artsy afternoon of pottery painting and little Lego fanatics can join the ‘Brickies Club’ with fun and stimulating Lego building workshops. Head down on the 13th and 14th August for the Craft market; you may be able to steal away and peruse beautiful crafts and materials from talented local makers while your little ones are getting creative in a workshop!
Over the summer, Holme Grange Craft Village will be hosting ‘Messy Duckling’ sessions on Wednesdays, letting children aged six months to eight years indulge in a period of messy play. Click here for further details about these sessions.
To find out more about what Holme Grange has to offer and to plan your visit, click here.
Horseshoe Lake activity days – Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre, Sandhurst
Over the summer, Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre in Sandhurst hosts multi-activity days every weekday, designed to get kids out the house and learning new skills and making new friends over summer.
On a multi-activity day, children will take part in four 90 Minute sessions of action-packed activities, including kayaking, paddle boarding, fire lighting, problem solving and even dragon boating! Find out more about Horseshoe Lake Activity Days, see the timetable, and book by clicking here.
Alternatively, why not take a family trip to the lake and enjoy a relaxing afternoon of paddle boarding or kayaking? The centre also offers open water swimming sessions. Click here to find out more.
Camp Beaumont – Wellington College, Crowthorne
Camp Beaumont at Wellington College offers three fantastic summer holiday programmes, each carefully tailored for specific age groups. Whether your child is six or 16, these exciting summer camps are designed to build confidence, develop independence, teach new skills, and improve problem solving skills, but most importantly, give them the summer of their lives!
Find out more about the Camp Beaumont summer camps and book your child’s spot by clicking here.
Go Ape Treetop Challenge – Swinley Forest, Bracknell
Climb, leap, swing, and zipline through Swinley Forest with Go Ape’s Treetop Challenge and Treetop Adventure courses! Designed to get your adrenaline pumping, this obstacle course includes exhilarating zipwires, blood-pumping high ropes, and even a double Tarzan swing, giving your little thrill seekers the perfect afternoon of outdoor fun! Book this summer and get a family discount!
Ideally situated on the outskirts of Crowthorne, Swinley Forest is also home to the Look Out Discovery Centre, which offers an excellent escape from hot (or wet) weather, as well as the fantastic Look Out adventure playground. Click here to find out more about what Swinley Forest has to offer.
Summer of Fun – 16th August, Place Morgan Recreation Ground, Crowthorne
Head down to Place Morgan Recreation Ground from 11am-3pm on 16th August for the ‘Summer of Fun’ – the fabulous free event designed to keep your little ones entertained over the summer! Expect a climbing wall, laser tag, crazy golf, face painting, a petting farm and much, much more, as well as activities from the local library, Crowthorne Rugby Club, Berkshire Reptiles and even a visit from a fire engine!
Find out more about the Summer of Fun Crowthorne by clicking here.
Have we missed any activities happening in and around Crowthorne this summer? Email us at marketing@prospect.co.uk to let us know about fantastic activities or events happening in the local area.
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