Thu, 28 Jul 2022 | Things to do in Reading
Are you ready for summer holiday fun? It’s set to be a hot one in Reading!
If you’re looking for things to do in the town this summer, look no further than our top five things to do in Reading for inspiration!
Safari Summer Weekend - 27th-29th August, Beale Park, Pangbourne
Discover 160 wildlife species from all over the world at Beale Park, Pangbourne – the 350 acre riverside adventure located just a 25 minute drive away from Reading.
The park has a jampacked summer planned full of animal encounters, nature talks and entertainment, including a Safari Summer Weekend on 27-29th August. Expect balloon modelling, face-painting, a bubble performer, and an all-round party atmosphere!
Throughout the summer, the park will also operate an inflatable slide, splash pool, giant sand pit and a ‘meet the bugs’ session each afternoon at 3pm. This is alongside their daily animal experiences, which allow your little ones to feed meerkats and ring-tailed lemurs, meet capybaras, and encounter reptiles in unique, behind-the-scenes sessions.
Find out more and book general admission and animal experiences on the Beale Park website.
Summer activities - IKEA Reading
Keep the kids happy while you shop for your Billy Bookshelves! IKEA Reading will have face painting and balloon artists 11am-5pm every Saturday, from 11th June to 27th August 2022. Activities are absolutely free with no purchase necessary – the wonderful everyday!
And that’s not all the Swedish store has planned – there’s a whole range of free activities for the whole family to enjoy. These include a Jungle Quest, Messy Modelling, Bubble Fun, Decorate your Dream House, Make your Own Kite, and even the IKEA Young Designer Competition, where youngsters can design their own bedroom for a chance to win an IKEA art bundle and £100 IKEA voucher to spend on making their dreams a reality. No online registration is required. Check the days and times for each event here.
What’s more, all kids can eat at IKEA for as little as 95p, or £1.50 for a combination meal of one hot meal, jelly, soft drink, and a piece of fruit. This will be available until 3rd September – check their website for further details.
Here Comes the Sun Festival – 6th August, Rising Sun Arts Centre, Reading
Reading’s biggest summer party is back after two years! Held by the Rising Sun Arts Centre, Here Comes the Sun Festival is a one-day celebration of live music and arts with plenty of food, drink, and kids activities.
This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Rising Sun Arts Centre – a small independent centre offering a creative haven for artists and audiences with a full programme of events, activities and participatory arts projects. On Saturday 6th August, the volunteer-run centre will become a vibrant explosion of bunting, fake grass, and colour art all over the building!
Entry is £10 for adults when booked in advance or £15 on the door. Under 14s go free!
A Show in a Week! – 22nd-26th August, South Street Arts Centre, Reading
Does your child love to perform? First Impressions Theatre presents A Show in a Week – a five day holiday camp for 5-16 year olds which sees youngsters put on an all singing, all dancing show at the end of the week!
Sessions run from 10am-4pm every day, with no experience necessary. Prices are £150 per child with a discount for siblings. For more information, click here.
Caversham Lakes 2nd Birthday – 1st August, Caversham Lakes, Reading
If you’re looking for water-based activities in this hot weather, look no further than Caversham Lakes! The lake has something for everyone, whether you’re looking to race each other around the Aqua Park; see who can balance the longest on a paddle board; try out open water swimming; or simply relax together on the family beach. It is a beautiful setting, too!
On Monday 1st August, Caversham Lakes will turn two years old, and to celebrate, you can enjoy 20% off of any activity taking place that day. Better get booking!
Find out about all the activities that Caversham Lakes has to offer here.
Have we missed any activities happening in and around Reading 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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