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Family-friendly events in the Windsor area

Windsor and the Royal Borough is filled with fun events and things to do for families with children of all ages!

Whether you are looking for ideas and inspiration for a day trip, a weekend away or a family short break, we’ve got plenty to keep you occupied throughout the different seasons and especially in the school holidays, half term breaks and over the bank holiday weekends!

Look out for arts, crafts, activities and family films and theatre performances at our arts centres (Norden Farm Centre for the Arts and The Old Court) and Theatre Royal.

During local school holidays, join Windsor Castle’s free activities for children and families including crafts, storytelling and ‘make and takes’.

Discover family activities and workshops taking place at our museums.

In addition to The LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort's amazing rides and attractions you'll also discover annual family events such as the Halloween-themed 'Brick or Treat' in October half term and of course Legoland at Christmas.

Enjoy a day at the races where children aged 17 and under go free of charge with a full-paying adult (some exclusions apply). Look out for special family days throughout the year too with plenty going on for families. Both Ascot and Windsor Racecourses have great firework displays in the autumn too!

If you love nature and the outdoors then discover the natural activity programmes during the school holidays at The Windsor Great Park Environmental Centre, a partnership with the Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wildlife Trust (BBOWT). Throughout the school holidays they run a number of family- and child-only based activities such as self-led wildlife trails, seasonal day camps, or guided activities focusing on birds, moths, butterflies and more!

Enjoy free family-friendly town centre events in Windsor and Maidenhead such as the Guard March, Easter trails, pancake racing and Lunar New Year celebrations.

Come Christmas, embrace the festive period with a wide range of seasonal family events which the children will love including pantomime, Windsor Great Park Illuminated and meeting Father Christmas at LaplandUK.

Whatever the weather, we’ve got plenty of fun things to do in Windsor for families and children; just take a look at our indoor things to do, outdoor things to do and FREE things to do too.

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Windsor on Ice

Windsor

Windsor on Ice offers a great value day out for all the family, whatever the weather. Our main ice rink is fully covered and we now have a smaller children’s rink, also undercover as well as an outside open air skating track with the beautiful views…

Venue

Alexandra Gardens, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

15 Nov 2024to5 Jan 2025
Windsor Great Park Illuminated

Wick Lane, Englefield Green

Light up your year! Windsor Great Park Illuminated returns with another magical trail, bringing the woodland to life with dazzling lights, breathtaking projections and floodlit fountain shows.

Venue

Adventure Play, Windsor and Maidenhead

The Savill Garden, Windsor and Maidenhead

Windsor Great Park, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

15 Nov 2024to4 Jan 2025
Santa's Grotto Experience at Daniel Department Store

Windsor

Step into a cosy winter wonderland at Daniel of Windsor, where Santa's Grotto awaits. Meet Santa’s friendly elf, share your Christmas wishes, and enjoy a heartwarming chat with Santa himself. Every child will receive a gift and you'll also capture…

Dates

From:

16 Nov 2024to24 Dec 2024
External Links
- Santa's Grotto 2024 FAQs
Windsor Castle Garter Tower Christmas Illuminations

Windsor

Standing over 50ft tall, Garter Tower is illuminated with stunning images of St George’s Chapel’s stained glass windows, architectural details and motifs, dating back to the 15th century, as well as images created by local schoolchildren.

Venue

Windsor Castle, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

16 Nov 2024to5 Jan 2025
Dick Whittington

Windsor

Expect traditional pantomime comedy capers, dazzling dancers, colourful costumes and a sprinkling of Magic as we join Dick Whittington to see if the streets of London really are paved with gold…

Venue

Theatre Royal Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

22 Nov 2024to12 Jan 2025
LEGOLAND at Christmas

Windsor

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year by rocking around the DUPLO® Christmas tree at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort!

Dates

From:

23 Nov 2024to4 Jan 2025
Pinocchio

Maidenhead

Visit the incredible world of Stuff and Nonsense as they bring Pinocchio to our stage for Christmas 2024.

Venue

Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

26 Nov 2024to28 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
Cinderella

Maidenhead

Step into the magic of pantomime this December at Baylis Theatre, Braywick Leisure Centre, as we present Cinderella – proudly supported by Marlow FM.

Dates

From:

14 Dec 2024to24 Dec 2024
Breakfast with Santa at Foggs Restaurant

Yards Shopping, Windsor Royal, Windsor

Join us for our sellout Breakfast with Santa event at Foggs Restaurant! Enjoy a continental breakfast with juices, tea, coffee, and babyccinos for kids. Meet Santa, who will personally give each child a small wrapped gift. Don’t miss out on this…

Dates

From:

14 Dec 2024to24 Dec 2024
Eton Christmas Trail

Eton

We invite you to visit Eton this December to go on a hunt for panto characters.

Dates

From:

16 Dec 2024to5 Jan 2025
Afternoon Tea with Santa at The Castle Hotel

Windsor

Treat your little ones to a fun-filled afternoon with our legendary festive afternoon tea and the chance to meet Santa himself.

Dates

From:

21 Dec 2024to23 Dec 2024
Breakfast with Santa at The Castle Hotel

Windsor

Whether they have been naughty or nice this year, indulge your little ones with an unlimited breakfast buffet packed with yummy choices and a visit from Santa Claus with a gift for all little ones under 12.

Dates

From:

21 Dec 2024to24 Dec 2024
Festive Family Fun at Windsor Castle

Windsor

Step into the shoes of a Victorian child this Christmas as you enjoy the beautifully decorated Castle.

Venue

Windsor Castle, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

22 Dec 2024to5 Jan 2025Various Opening Times
The Santa Show

Braywick Road, Maidenhead

It’s Christmas Eve in the North Pole and Mrs Claus is making final preparations to Santa’s sleigh before a crisis strikes!

Dates

From:
23 Dec 2024Open 11:00 -
The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker

Maidenhead

Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family.

Dates

From:
27 Dec 2024Open 16:30 -
The Showstoppers’ Kids Show

Windsor

The Showstoppers’ Kids Show is an improvised musical show for kids of all ages, from Olivier Award-winning West End improvisers, The Showstoppers.

Venue

Theatre Royal Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:
8 Mar 2025Open 14:30 -
Space Safari

Windsor

Space Safari is an extraordinary drone light show coming to Windsor in April 2025. Join us on 19 April at Royal Windsor Racecourse as we transform the night sky into a cinematic storytelling experience!

Dates

From:
19 Apr 2025
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…

Dates

From:
7 June 2025Open 10:00 - 18:00
Cinderella

Windsor

Get ready to be whisked away to a world of magic, mischief and make-believe! Theatre Royal Windsor proudly presents the spectacular pantomime, Cinderella, for the winter 25/26 season.

Venue

Theatre Royal Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead

Dates

From:

21 Nov 2025to11 Jan 2026