Windsor Wheel on The River Thames
There is lots to do during April in and around Windsor. Get your diary ready and see our list below of events taking place. Click on the link for more information. If you are planning to stay locally please get in touch to see how we can help with your accommodation requirements.
TOM – THE STORY OF TOM JONES
WHAT: Show / Display
WHERE: Theatre Royal Windsor, Thames Street, Windsor SL4 1PS
WHEN: 1 Apr 2014 To 5 Apr 2014
THE SONGS, THE STORY, THE MAN! THE STORY OF TOM JONES. Details: 01753 853888
WINDSOR FARMER’S MARKET
WHAT: Street Market
WHERE: St Leonards Road between East Berks College and Firestation Arts Centre SL4 3BL
WHEN: 9am – 1pm on Saturday 5 Apr 2014
Established in the lower end of town alongside local specialist food shops attracting a strong local following. Around 20 stalls offering a good choice of locally produced poultry, bacon and sausages, pork, lamb and beef. Also buffalo meat products, quality meat and fruit pies, seasonal fruit and veg, cheeses, cakes, breads and preserves, ales, speciality products and plants. Public parking 1 minute’s walk away behind East Berks College.
WINDSOR OVER 30’s PARTY
WHAT: Party
WHERE: The Harte & Garter Hotel
WHEN: 8.30pm Saturday 5th April
Dance, romance, meet new people, make new friends at this party for Over 30s 40s & 50s. Singles and couples welcome. The fun starts at 8.30pm through until 1am with great music from our top DJ. Details: www.dance-parties.co.uk or Call Freefone 0800 313 4441
AFTERNOON RACING
WHAT: Horse Racing
WHERE: Royal Windsor Racecourse, Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5JJ
WHEN: Gates Open: 12.10pm First Race: 2.10pm on 7th and 14th April
Experience a touch of the high life with a Royal Windsor Racecourse Racegoers package. On sale at the Royal Windsor Information Centre – 01753 498400
STATE VISIT
WHAT: Royal Carriage Procession
WHERE: Windsor High Street, Windsor
WHEN: Tuesday 8th April
Ireland’s Head of State will be greeted by Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh in Datchet Road, followed by the traditional carriage procession through the town.
BEYOND THE CASTLE WALLS – A CENTURY
WHAT: Family Day
WHERE: Bachelors Acre, Windsor, SL4 1ER
WHEN: 10am-4pm 12th April
Celebrate Music, Food and Fashion through the decades with the Windsor & Royal Borough Museum. Featuring The Zoots, Attic Cats, new community artworks, and activities for all the family. Suitable for families (children aged 4+) Free entry, Just drop in! Call: 01628 685686
SUNDAY LUNCH RIVER CRUISE
WHAT: Relaxing Cruise
WHERE: Departs from Runnymede Boathouse, TW19 5AF
WHEN: 1pm-4pm Easter Sunday 20 April
A relaxing cruise along the River Thames with ever-changing scenery, a unique alternative to a land-based venue. £34 per person. Sunday Lunch Menu Homemade Soup of the Day Traditional Sunday Roast Chef’s Dessert. Further details: 01753 851900
DISCOVER ASCOT RACEDAY
WHAT: Horse Racing
WHERE: Ascot Racecourse, High Street, Ascot Berkshire SL5 7JX
WHEN: 11am Weds 30th April
Discover Ascot Raceday is an ideal event for novices and racing fans alike. Perfect for those wishing to learn about racing and what happens behind-the-scenes at a racecourse. For racing enthusiasts, this is the curtain raiser for the Flat season. Free Grandstand tickets available. For further details call 0870 727 1234
… and events taking place throughout the month
ACOUSTIC CAFE
WHAT: Local Acoustic peformers
WHERE: Jagz, Station Hill, Ascot
WHEN: 8pm on Tues 8 Apr, Tues 15 Apr, Tues 22 Apr, Tues 29 Apr
Admission free – featuring up to 5 acts a night and bringing you the best in local acoustic performers. Details: 01344 878100
DUCK TOURS
WHAT: Amphibious Sightseeing Tour
WHERE: pick up from outside Theatre Royal Windsor
WHEN: All month except 1st, 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th April
Fun Tours on a 26 seat Amphibious Vehicle, which is a purpose built vehicle manufactured in 2010. Live Guides will give you many facts as you tour the Historical area making the tour fun for all ages. Details: 01753 581158
If you would like to feature an event in our What’s On Blog, please email details to Georgia@almahouse.co.uk.
