Summer Fun in Wokingham
Wokingham is buzzing with activity heading into summer 2019. This trendy market town nestled in Berkshire, England boasts an impressive array of historic sites, dating back several centuries. The town was purportedly named after a Saxon chief, and underwent various changes over the years. Located a good hour’s drive west of central London, Wokingham is snugly located between Bracknell and Reading. This glorious English town features famous churches, fine manors, and many excellent schools. Over the years, Wokingham has made national headlines with its sports and leisure-related activities, various TV and entertainment attractions, and much more.
Regeneration of the Wokingham Town Centre
Source: The Regeneration Company
Preparations for summer 2019 are already well underway in Wokingham and surrounds. Let’s get things started with the boutique town centre which is currently underway in Wokingham. English towns are always looking to provide the most exciting ensemble of attractions to visitors. The Wokingham town council approved a budget of £117 million to establish a luxury-style town centre. With increasing competition from neighbouring towns in Bracknell and Reading, it comes as no surprise that the borough council is looking to fast-track a newly revamped town centre. Work is currently underway on phases 1 & 2 of the Carnival project, Elms Field, and Peach Place.
Residents and visitors alike will be pleasantly surprised with a full suite of upgraded features, the restored garage at Carnival Pool, and the renovations currently taking place at Peach Place, Broad Street, and Rose Street. Always looking to impress town residents Wokingham town council will be showcasing a cavalcade of new residential units for sale. While there is lots of competition in neighbouring towns vis-a-vis The Oracle in Reading, Westgate in Oxford, and The Lexicon, the Wokingham town council is seeking to create an entirely different user experience in the form of a boutique-style sojourn for shoppers. The upgrades to the town centre will serve as a magnet for luring people into town for special events, business conferences, and the market. These renovations certainly look like a great enticement for the summer season.
Entertainment Attractions in Wokingham
Wokingham town council does a fine job of advertising a full listing of attractions for each month of the summer season. Starting in May, folks will be able to enjoy fantastic art exhibits with the Art in the Library at the Wokingham Library. The featured entertainment attraction – ‘A Stitch in Time’ – is said to ignite a flurry of interest from art fans far and wide. The Art in The Library exhibition Runs from May through June 2019.
For those of you with a preference for nutritious, delicious and desirable street food, Wokingham Markets is the place to be. Street food is served up fresh on Tuesdays, and Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays present visitors with a full array of market offerings. The Market Place runs between the hours of 9am and 5pm on the specified days. For those of you with a penchant for quality local produce, The Farmers’ Market is the best place to get high quality local produce at a terrific price. If you’re from out-of-town, be sure to frequent the Farmers’ Market during your stay.
What about a game of cards? The Wokingham Library is the place to meet. On May 3, 2019 from 10:30am through noon and again on May 17, 2019 from 10.30 AM to noon, you’ll have an opportunity to enjoy cribbage and card games like blackjack, baccarat, poker et cetera. These are skill-based entertainment attractions for all the card players out there. You may want to brush up on your card-playing skills with this baccarat strategy guide from leading UK online casino, 888 before you buy in. Luckily, these card-playing sessions taking place during the Wokingham Cultural Month are played in an atmosphere of good fun with local residents.
And now for something completely different – crochet sessions. If you fancy your hands at needlework, you may want to visit the Sanpa throughout the month of May for this arts and crafts activity. It cost just £4 to enroll, and the organisers promise that you’ll be instantly hooked. These 2-hour sessions of needlework are slated to be lots of fun for the ladies and gents in this beautiful neck of the woods. Sessions take place every 7 days during the month of May, starting on May 3, 2019 at 10am through noon. For the fine art fans out there, ‘Photography as Fine Art’ will be hosted at the Newbold Church on May 23 from 7.45pm to 10pm. Be sure to catch this didactic, interactive session.
Fancy a Flick?
From Hollywood blockbusters and British cinema to Bollywood and beyond, Whitty Theatre is the #1 destination for film fans. This 174-seat theatre complex is located at the Luckley House School in the heart of Wokingham. The beautiful thing about Whitty Theatre is that pupils at the school have a premier destination to engage in the performing arts. This professional theatre caters to the students, Wokingham community members, and visitors from far and wide.
There are plenty of stellar attractions at the theatre, including these summer blockbusters: Alice in Wonderland (June 1 & 2, 2019), Can You Ever Forgive Me? (June 13, 2019, 7:30 PM), On Her Shoulders (June 21, 2019, 7:30 PM), John Coghlan’s Quo (July 12, 2019, 8 PM), This Is How We Do It (July 13, 2019, 3 PM and 6 PM). This fabulous theatre features state-of-the-art lighting, sound, AV, and stage management facilities.
Time for Some Wild Fun & Games In Wokingham
The Wokingham Spy Mission Treasure Trail has been designated as a top-tier tourist attraction in the UK. What’s it all about? Well, it’s an adventure for anyone 9+ looking for some outdoor fun. Located just 0.3 miles from Wokingham, it is definitely worth exploring for the kids (9-12 years of age) & teens (13-18 years of age). This is a spy mission par excellence, and your job is to follow the clues, work cohesively, and uncover a treasure-trove of treats. Participants are given 2 hours to solve the mystery.
‘Splish, Splash, I was Taking a Bath’ – well not quite, but the Carnival Pool is a fabulous destination for people of all ages. This indoor pool features qualified instructors with swimming lessons for kids. There’s a restaurant on site to enjoy some fine cuisine. The pool is open from 6:30 AM through 10:30 PM Monday through Friday, and 7:30 AM through 7:30 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. The admission price for adults is £3.50, and £2.50 for kids (8-10 years of age).
Once you’re done with all the fun in the pool, the Big Apple is a great indoor attraction for bowling fans. There are 12 bowling lanes at the Big Apple in Wokingham and there is a Laserquest arena too. You can get fired up after you strike out. This A-grade venue is one of the most popular hotspots in the town, with on-site restaurants, snacks, picnics and more. The Big Apple is open from midday to the early hours Mondays through Fridays, and from 10 AM to the early hours on Saturdays and Sundays. It cost just £5.95 for Bowling, £6.75 for LaserQuest, and £4.95 for Planet Zoom.
These are just a few of the many fanciful activities available to thrill seekers in the town of Wokingham. The more you look, the more you will find in this treasure-laden English town.
