Sent 11 June 2025

What's on this weekend in Reading? (14th June 2025)

🔫 Fathers day, Pangbourne Fete, and Cruises

1. 1.Reading’s Biggest Country Music Festival

   📍 Palmer Park, Reading · 🗓 Sun, 15 June 2025 · 💷 From £20

   Palmer Park turns into a Nashville-style hoedown this weekend with live tributes to country legends like Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, Shania Twain and more. Add line dancing, a rodeo bull, an American BBQ, and a live country band to the mix — and you've got an all-day family-friendly event that’ll transport you straight to Music City.

2. 2.Pangbourne Village Fete

   📍 Pangbourne Meadows · 🗓 Sat, 14 June 2025 (from 12:00) · 💷 No cost to attend

   The classic British village fete returns with charity and craft stalls, live music, local food, and riverside views. A relaxed, family-friendly afternoon on the meadows – perfect for browsing, picnicking, or just soaking in the summer atmosphere.

3. 3.Father’s Day Airsoft Game Day

   📍 Absolute Airsoft, Mapledurham Estate, RG4 7EE · 🗓 Sun, 15 June 2025 (08:30 start) · 💷 Discounted for fathers playing with children

   Ditch the BBQ this Father’s Day and suit up for an all-out airsoft battle. A fun and adrenaline-fuelled bonding day for dads and kids, complete with discounted rates for father-child duos. Bring your best war stories – and maybe some knee pads.

4. 4.Traveller Heritage Day at The MERL

   📍 Museum of English Rural Life, Reading · 🗓 Sat, 14 June 2025 (11:00 – 16:00) · 💷 No cost

   Celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller culture with a packed day of music, storytelling, heritage talks, hands-on crafts, and archive tours. Explore the newly curated GRT gallery and unwind in the garden with a picnic and live tunes.

5. 5.Cruise to Goring

   📍 Departs from Caversham Pier · 🗓 Thu, 12 June 2025 (10:30 – 18:00) · 💷 Adults £28 | Children £18

   One of the most scenic stretches of the Thames awaits on this Thursday river cruise. Includes onboard bar service, beautiful views, and time to explore Goring between your arrival and return trip. A slow, lovely day out.

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