The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Berkshire, England

A small, but growing craft brewery based in the heart of Windsor. Our mission - through our WeBrew and Uprising brands, to make Windsor more famous for its beers than any other attraction! We run two different public tours - Duke Street Experience every Saturday (£12.50) and Brew Masters Tour every third Wednesday eve in the month (£30) Duke Street Experience: A fun and informative tour on how beer is made – raw materials, process and packaging with a large focus on what makes Windsor and Eton Brewery unique (45 minutes) Brew Masters Tour: A brewery tour for the true beer connoisseur! Join one of the brewery directors for a full guide on the history of British breweries and how our business was founded and has developed. It includes a full insight into the raw materials used to make beer, how they are used during the brewing process and a full tour of the brewery itself (2 hours) The brewery also has a shop and on-site bar with full viewing windows looking into the brewhouse.

Wokingham Theatre is a thriving amateur repertory group presenting 8 major productions a year alongside Youth Theatre productions, short runs of less well known plays, evenings of new writing, and a wide range of theatrical skills training. We also make our auditorium available to others for work as varied as hair-dressing training and Brass Band performance. The group was founded in 1947, is a registered charity and our purpose has always been to promote the enjoyment of theatre in Wokingham. The theatre is staffed entirely by volunteers who give their time and skills to support all aspects of our operation. The theatre is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected from the membership by democratic vote each year.

Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and offers an extraordinarily rich and varied day out. Throughout its history, the Castle has been redecorated, enlarged and rebuilt. Today The Queen spends most of her private weekends at the Castle, which is also used regularly for ceremonial and State occasions.

The Museum of English Rural Life is one of the best things to do in Reading. Whether on your own or with friends and family, discover our new immersive galleries, research our collections, refresh in our café and relax in our garden. Admission is free. The museum houses the most comprehensive national collection of objects, books and archives relating to the history of food, farming and the countryside. The museum galleries and garden were recently redeveloped thanks to Heritage Lottery funding.

We are a hands-on science and discovery centre aimed at primary school aged children with over 90 activities to entertain. We have an amazing outdoor play area which includes an all-access section. With a picnic area and coffee shop, you can stay all day.

Built in 1581 by Newbury clothier Thomas Dolman this fine Elizabethan building was recently restored through a £6million project. The stories and characters from Shaw House’s varied past are bought to life in the new exhibition. An ideal day out for families; Wheelie Do activities are located throughout the house, with activities from designing the gardens to playing our Civil War board game. Exciting and varied events program. Open most weekends.