Thu, 28 Jul 2022 | Things to do in Maidenhead
The summer holidays are back, and they’re set to be a scorcher! Not only because the weather forecast is looking rather nice, but also because finally, there are no restrictions this year to hold your little ones back from having the best summer ever.
Here’s five of our favourite things to do in Maidenhead and the surrounding area for a summer jampacked with fun!
Making Workshops at The Curve (Runnymede Stories) – Saturday 30th July, Slough
Fancy getting creative at a FREE workshop? Get inspired by images and stories of land and nature to create a beautiful hanging mobile with Runnymede National Trust’s 2022 Artist in Residence Bhajan Hunjan.
All hanging mobiles will be displayed in the Runnymede Stories exhibition, so you can share your story through art and showcase your piece with pride!
Find out more about the workshop and book your free ticket here.
Dr Chocs Chocolate Making Workshops – Dr Chocs, Windsor
Delicious artisanal chocolate that your little ones can make themselves?! Best. Day. Ever! Dr Chocs in Windsor run chocolate-making workshops for children every day from 11am-5pm. And it’s not just for kids – they have workshops for adults too, so you can satisfy the chocoholic in you!
What’s more, the chocolate is ethically sourced. Could it get any better?!
Mini Chocolatier workshop (30 minutes) is £32.95 per person and Chocolatier workshop (45 minutes) is £46.95 per person. You can also do a 15 minute Express Workshop for £16.95.
Booking is advised. Click here for more information!
Paddleboard Maidenhead activities – Maidenhead Sailing Club Lake
Try something new this summer with Paddleboard Maidenhead – your local SUP club that offers a range of paddleboarding sessions for all ages and abilities. You can even enrol your kids in the SUP Summer Kids Camp, giving them the chance to get outside, learn a new skill and make new friends with 3.5 hour sessions twice a week.
Paddleboard Maidenhead also run daily SUP trips from Boulters Lock to Cliveden as well as beginners sessions, sunset paddles, and full moon paddles. Click here for more information and to book your sessions!
Little Muddy Boots Windsor – Wednesdays at 9:30am, St Johns Beaumont Preparatory School
Little Muddy Boots Windsor gives your little ones the opportunity to play, explore, and craft in the great outdoors for two hours every Wednesday. Taking place at St Johns Beaumont Preparatory School, these sessions include trying out some Forest School inspired crafts and bushcraft techniques as well as enjoying some campfire cooking!
Suitable for children aged 1-3. Find out more about Little Muddy Boots Windsor here.
Activities at Norden Farm - Maidenhead
A creative hub for all ages, Norden Farm arts centre in Maidenhead plays host to a wide range of activities and events that celebrate the arts – from school holiday camps to live theatre and musical performances. Your little one can Make a Play in Four Days during Theatre Week or create summer art pieces at Arts and Crafts Sessions – there’s something for every creative mind!
Norden Farm also holds a range of theatre performances for youngsters, with children’s plays ‘Errol’s Garden’ and ‘Pigs and Bears Don’t Come in Pairs’ scheduled for this summer. For little music lovers (and their adults), the Family Concertini with the Estrellas is sure to be winner, giving your little ones the chance to dance, sing, and move around while you enjoy listening to talented singers perform Motown favourites in a relaxed environment.
Have we missed any activities happening in and around Maidenhead 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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