To get out in the fresh air, the borough has so many green spaces and parks to explore with fun, free activities to do.
Outdoors
Lily Hill Park
Lily Hill Park has:
- carved sculptures such as the Green Man and the Story Telling Throne
- the amphitheatre
- the balance beam tree
- the world’s largest picnic bench.
- a brass rubbing wildlife trail
South Hill Park
South Hill Park has:
- an educational nature trail with wildlife themed wood carvings
- a maze
- a play area
- woodlands
Jennett's Hill
Jennett’s Hill has:
- multi-use games areas (MUGAs) including a basketball court
- play areas for all ages
- a teenage shelter
- a medieval sunken lane
- a wildflower meadow
- small pine and broadleaved woodland
- public art sculptures
Indoors
Easter crafts at the libraries
The libraries are running a series of Easter craft drop-ins for children aged 3 to 10 costing £1 per child.
- Crowthorne Library - Wednesday 16 April 10am to midday
- Sandhurst Library - Thursday 17 April 2pm to 4pm
- Birch Hill Library - Thursday 17 April 2pm to 4pm
- Harmanswater Library - Monday 14 April 10am to 11.30am
- Great Hollands Library - Wednesday 16 April 2pm to 4pm
Bracknell Library events
Ballet workshop
- when: Saturday 12 April from 10am to 11am
- age: children 5 to 12 years
Dance workshop
- when: Saturday 12 April 11:15am to 12:15pm
- age: children 5 to 12 years
On Saturday 12 April from 12:30pm to 2pm there will be an ‘in conversation’ session, where dancer Julie Felix will be interviewed by Dr Sandie Bourne, who set up the Black British Ballet project.
Dance photography
- when: Monday, 7 April 2:30pm to 4pm
- age: children 14 years and over
Creative writing workshop - Black British Ballet
- when: Monday 7 April 1pm to 2:30pm
- age: children 13 to 16 years
Creative writing workshop - nature and landscapes
- when: Saturday 12 April 10:30am to midday
- age: children 11 to 18 years
How to book Bracknell Library events
To book your place:
- online using the link for each event
- phone 01344 423149
- email bracknell.library@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Coral Reef Waterworld
- swimming pools
- waterslides
- a pirate ship
The Look Out Discovery Centre
The Look Out Discovery Centre has:
- a hands-on science exhibition (booking required)
- a light and sound show (booking required)
- a play area
- woodlands to explore
Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF)
In addition to the above activities, there is also support available through the HAF programme for people struggling financially.
The HAF programme is open to children who are eligible for free school meals. These activities will include:
- sports
- arts and crafts
- performing arts
Parents or carers can book up to 4 sessions over the Easter holidays (places are subject to funding availability). All participating children will also receive a healthy meal.
Cllr Roy Bailey, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, said:
“Living in Bracknell Forest is great for families with so many free or low-cost activities, whether indoor or outside. The wonderful green spaces give families the chance to explore nature and discover all the fantastic parks we have in the borough.”