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Outdoor events and activities in and around Windsor

For a destination as beautiful as ours, being outdoors is second to none and a great way to appreciate the Windsor & Eton, Maidenhead and Ascot area.

See more of the area on board one of Golden Tours' open-top tour buses. Or listen to the sound of horses’ hooves and some fascinating stories aboard one of our lovely horse-drawn carriages – Windsor Carriages and Ascot Carriages are the two companies operating in the area, both with access to the beautiful Windsor Great Park.

Our Blue Badge Guides can’t wait to share their stories about the Windsor area with you. If you prefer to ‘do your own thing’ then we have two walkways you can explore – for Windsor and for Eton – plus trails and walking apps to be inspired by too.

Love to be by the water? Why not follow the Thames Trail and discover the fascinating towns and villages along the River Thames in our patch.

If you prefer to be on the water, then you couldn’t have come to a better place! We have a great choice of river transportation including canoes, kayaks and SUPs for hire, watersports on Bray Lake, public trips on the River Thames, self-drive boat hire and luxury passenger boats, complete with their own skipper, for a special treat.

Other outdoor activities include cycling in Windsor Great Park which is on National Cycle Route Network 4. About 20 minutes’ drive from Windsor (near Bracknell) you’ll find Swinley Forest, also part of the Crown Estate. Here you’ll find fantastic purpose-designed trails offering steep gradients, big air jumps and fast-paced trail cycling.

Enjoy a visit to one of our beautiful parks, gardens and open spaces such as The Savill Garden and National Trust Cliveden and Runnymede.

Go wild at LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, set in 150 acres of beautiful parkland on the outskirts of Windsor. Many of the theme park's 55 rides and attractions are outdoors and of course there are themed lands to explore including the amazing Miniland featuring almost 40 million LEGO® bricks!

Discover a number of outdoor events in our town centre too like our farmers’ markets.

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Gin and Rum on the Farm

The highly anticipated Gin & Rum on the Farm festival is making a triumphant return to Maidenhead. This year, festival organizers are promising a revamped experience filled with high-class music, entertainment, and an extensive offering of both…
Meadow Wonders: Bug Hunts

Nr Old Windsor

Get ready to explore the world of bugs and see how many you can find at Runnymede.
Handmade Theatre’s ‘Tell me a Story’

Ascot

Sunninghill and Ascot Parish Council are hosting Handmade Theatre’s ‘Tell me a Story’ – Family Theatre in the Park at Victory Field Recreation Ground on Friday 31st May 2024 with shows at 11.30am and 2pm. Each show features a mix of dynamic…
Windsor Farmers' Market

Windsor

Come along to Windsor's monthly Farmers' Market in Bachelors Acre and taste the best fresh, seasonal food.
Summer Solstice Forest Bathing | Adult Learning Session

Windsor

Mark the coming summer solstice with a special Forest Bathing session, focusing on the sun's energy and its impact on the woodland.
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Monthly Walking & History Tours at Danesfield

Marlow on Thames

Enjoy an informative tour of Danesfield's magnificent 65 acres – the numerous unique plantings, the Italian garden, rare c1900 Pulham Stone monuments and the Danesfield Iron Age Hillfort – ending with a talk about the hotel's history as RAF…
D Day 80 Party in the Park

Ascot

This community event will comprise fairground rides, an appetizing range of food outlets (including fish, chips and mushy peas) and live music on the stage including a 1940s sing a long.
Royal Windsor Flower Show

Windsor Great Park, Windsor

The Royal Windsor Flower Show returns with inspiring showcase gardens, fabulous nurseries, incredible speakers and our Honorary President Alan Titchmarsh. It’s a wonderful day out for all the family, so come along and join in the fun – everyone’s…
Magna Carta Weekend

Nr Old Windsor

On Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June we’re celebrating the anniversary of the Magna Carta which was sealed at Runnymede on 15 June 1215. We're turning our paddock at Runnymede into an Medieval encampment where you’ll find family games, crafts, and…
Live at the Bandstand

Windsor

Come and enjoy live band performances in the open air this summer. Windsor, Eton & Ascot Town Centre Partnership presents Windsor’s Live at the Bandstand programme 2024.
Sausage and Cider on the Farm

Get ready for a packed day of sausages, ciders, music and games.
Windsor Championship Dog Show

Windsor

Nearly 10,000 dogs from all over the UK and from overseas will arrive in Windsor for the very popular Windsor Championship Dog Show – the largest event of its kind in the South of England and amongst the biggest in the UK.
The Market Garden Windsor

Windsor

With seasonal products, artisan crafts and of course gardening goods and plants, the Market Garden Windsor is a one-stop shop for all garden lovers.
Eton College Gardens

Windsor

A rare chance to visit a group of central College gardens surrounded by historic school buildings, inc Luxmoore's garden on a small island in the Thames reached across two attractive bridges. Also, an opportunity to explore the fascinating Eton…
Tree Wisdom Forest Bathing | Adult Learning Session

Windsor

Connect with the wisdom of trees young and old during this Forest Bathing session and explore the hidden life of the woodland canopy.
Summer Mile Weekend at Ascot

Ascot

Racegoers are welcomed back to Ascot for the first time since the Royal Meeting. 12th & 13th July
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Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Ascot Racecourse

Ascot

The Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup offers a perfect blend of thrilling entertainment on and off the track and is one of our most popular racedays of the year.
Autumn's Artistry Forest Bathing | Adult Learning Session

Windsor

Witness the forest's transition to autumn during this special Forest Bathing session
September Racing Weekend at Ascot

Ascot

The September Racing Weekend presents two days of fantastic Flat racing. 6th & 7th September
Eton Action Fair

Windsor

The Eton Action Fair is Eton Action’s biggest charity fundraiser event of the year! Games, stalls and performances are organised by Eton's students and staff to raise money for charities supported by Eton Action.