8 Child’s Play
INDOOR
points throughout the year. The Centre runs dance and drama
Windsor Leisure Centre
classes on a termly basis, as well as an annual Youth Arts Festival.
A unique riverside location makes this one of the finest facilities
There are occasional one-off craft workshops, and the hugely
around. The leisure pool for all the family has a wave machine,
popular weekly Fun at the Farm group for parents and their pre-
giant slides, wild water creek, cannons, fountain and poolside
school children. Contact the Box Office on 01628 788997 for
bubble tubs. It is great all-round family fun and when you are
details, or visit www.nordenfarm.org
finished you can grab a bite to eat in the Bistro. Children’s crèche
facilities and Adventure Playzone are available for up to an hour-
The Firestation
and-a-half so if you feel like making use of the fitness pool, gym
Windsor's new centre for arts and culture. There are a range of
or Health Spa you can do so with complete peace of mind. Check
great shows and activities for children at the The Firestation. A
out all the activities by telephoning 01753 850004 or visit our
variety of classes in crafts, drama and dance are programmed
website www.rbwm.gov.uk/web/wlc_index.htm
throughout the year for kids of all ages (0-18 years). For more
information on the event calendar contact the Box Office on
Magnet Leisure Centre
01753 866865 or visit www.firestationartscentre.com
Maidenhead’s superb centre has a 25-metre pool with family fun
pools and Cheeky Charlie’s for the 2 to 12-year-olds. Crèche
NATURE
facilities are available for up to two hours allowing you to catch
Windsor Great Park
some time for yourself. There is a good café for lunch and lots of
A vast open space providing a natural playground for children. Ideal
organised activities for the little ones during the summer school
for picnics, ball games, cycling and kite flying – the dog can go too.
holidays. Telephone 01628 639955 for full details.
The Look Out Discovery Centre
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Set in 2,600 acres of Crown Estate woodland at Bracknell with walks,
A great family entertainment centre in Maidenhead next to the
trails and orienteering adjoining the centre, The Look Out offers a
Magnet Leisure Centre. Enjoy ten pin bowling during the day or as
hands-on science and nature exhibition, picnic area, free children’s
a fun night out for all. To book a lane telephone 01628 783355.
play area, gift shop, coffee shop and mountain bike hire. Telephone
01344 354400 or visit www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/lookout/
The Odeon Cinema, Maidenhead
This 8-screen multiplex is within easy walking distance from
PLAY PARKS AND PLAY AREAS
Maidenhead railway station. Films are shown all day, giving a
Bachelor’s Acre
greater choice of not only what you watch but when. On Saturday
Bachelor’s Acre in central Windsor offers picnic areas, park
and Sunday mornings the cinema offers a greater choice of films
benches, full playground areas and small water sprinklers for
for the younger audience, making life a little easier to keep the
children to play in.
children occupied at weekends. UCI booking line: 0871 22 44
007. For film information visit www.odeon.co.uk
Alexandra Gardens
On the river front, Alexandra Gardens is home of the Royal
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts
Windsor Wheel (summer), the Royal Windsor Ice Rink (Christmas),
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts offers theatre for children as
the Garden Café, Extreme Motion skate park, bike hire, mini-golf
young as 3, with productions during school holidays and at regular
and bungee trampoline.