Berkshire is a historic and royal ceremonial county in South East England known for Windsor Castle, beautiful countryside, vibrant market towns, and prestigious horse racing venues.
11 Oct (this Sunday)
Quiet Time is a monthly quieter visiting hour at Sandham Memorial Chapel, intended to offer a more peaceful experience for visitors who are neurodivergent, living with dementia, or seeking spiritual solace in Stanley Spencer’s paintings.
10 Oct, 1 Nov…
Visitors can hear a short talk exploring one of Stanley Spencer’s paintings, followed by a reading of poetry by First World War poets in the Chapel.
Sandham Memorial Chapel is a Grade I listed chapel in Burghclere, Hampshire, featuring a series of World War I inspired murals by artist Stanley Spencer, run by the National Trust as a historic site open to the public.
8–11 Oct, 15–18 Oct…
Visitors can take a boat trip on the River Thames at Cliveden, choosing from self-drive electric launches, a skippered cruise, pedal boats, rowing boats or Canadian canoes. The event also highlights Cliveden’s historic association with boating on the Thames.
Cliveden House is a historic Italianate mansion in Buckinghamshire managed by the National Trust with extensive formal gardens, woodlands, and themed outdoor areas. It features a richly decorated interior with notable rooms and art, a historic clock tower, and a unique outdoor maze. The estate provides diverse visitor experiences including house tours, garden walks, family-friendly activities, and dining options.
8–11 Oct, 15–18 Oct…
A pop-up tea room in the exhibition cottage where visitors can help themselves to tea or coffee served in vintage cups, with a biscuit.
7–11 Oct, 14–18 Oct…
An exhibition exploring the design and construction of Sandham Memorial Chapel and its adjoining almshouses, including how Stanley Spencer’s artistic vision interacted with the architects’ practical and financial considerations.
The Chase is a 143-acre nature reserve near Woolton Hill, Hampshire, offering woodland, meadow, and heathland walks with wildlife including freely grazing horned cattle. It provides a quiet outdoor experience for walkers and nature enthusiasts.
3 Oct–8 Nov (another 30 days)
Families can use the Stranger Folk app to play an interactive folklore adventure around Cliveden, encountering goblins and other creatures. The event also includes scheduled children’s craft drop-ins and age-appropriate storytelling sessions.
Cliveden is a historic estate in Buckinghamshire featuring impressive formal gardens, extensive woodlands, and limited guided tours of the house which is now a luxury hotel. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly activities including walking trails, a play area, boating on the Thames, and cafés. The site offers accessibility features and welcomes dogs in many areas.