I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
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So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. As school draws to a close at lunchtime, I’m looking forward to a whole summer with them. My favourite people.

They’ve both had a great year at school this year. Troy’s first without his sister by his side and Athena’s first at secondary school. 

They both had great reports, always did their best and have made some really lovely new friends this year. I could not be more proud of them.

Now, let’s go and enjoy the next six weeks before school starts all over again!
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Berkshire · January 10, 2023

17 Pubs with Play Areas Berkshire 2023

If you’re anything like us, wherever you go as a family, you want to make sure that the children will be entertained. Because of this, there’s always that joy of finding local pubs with not just a large beer garden but a play area in it too. A pub that knows that parents want to enjoy a drink and relax whilst their children play happily, make new friends but remain close by and supervised.

Growing up in the 90s, some of my fondest memories are of sitting in pub beer gardens on a holiday afternoon or sunny weekend. My brother and I would have a glass bottle of Coke, drinking it through a straw whilst enjoying a packet of crisps in the sunshine. But back then, we talked or read a book whilst our parents relaxed. There weren’t any outside play areas to keep us amused!

Now, the majority of pubs cater to families. They often have a lovely children’s menu, activity sheets to enjoy whilst the children wait for their meal and have highchairs and baby change facilities. Pubs know that families are great clientele and will do all they can to make a family visit a great one, ensuring the pub is as child friendly as possible so that any family who visits will want to return again and again.

Kids play areas in pubs go that one step further. Not just creating family friendly pubs but actively wanting families to visit. So here are some pubs with outdoor and indoor play areas across Berkshire to keep your little ones entertained. I hope it gives you inspiration when you’re next looking for somewhere to visit after a day out or just to spend a sunny afternoon with friends or family. There’s also a map below so you can see easily where each pub is – and the vast majority have car parks too.

Family Pubs with Play Areas in Berkshire

1 – Jolly Farmer – Church Road, Cookham Dean, Cookham, Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 9PD

The Jolly Farmer is a village country pub servings a great variety of food and drinks. It has a large garden with a new play area and dogs are welcome too – as long as they’re kept on a lead.

Things to do nearby:

  • Cliveden National Trust
  • Stonor Park
  • Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

2 – The White Hart – Moneyrow Green, Holyport, Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 2ND

Friendly family atmosphere
The White Hart is a charming traditional English pub that is full of character. It prides itself in being at the heart of the local community and focuses on offering delicious fresh food, a great choice of real ale and a warm welcome to all. It has a log fire blazing in the winter and a lovely beer garden with separate enclosed children’s play garden that is a hive of activity in the warmer months.

Things to do nearby:

  • Legoland Windsor
  • Savill Garden
  • Ockwells Park

3 – Bel & The Dragon – High Street, Cookham Berkshire SL6 9SQ

Situated in the picturesque village of Cookham, just a short stroll from the Thames path, Bel & The Dragon combines our 600 years of history with the best in modern British cuisine. It has ten beautiful bedrooms, a large terrace and outside seating area as well as a lovely large play area for the children.

Things to do nearby:

  • Cliveden National Trust
  • Little Marlow Lakes Country Park
  • Winter Hill National Trust
Pubs with Play Areas Berkshire

4 – The Furze Bush Inn – Hatt Common, Ball Hill, Newbury Berkshire RG20 0NQ

The Furze Bush Inn is a family owned traditional hotel, public house and restaurant just outside Newbury. It sits in the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and has gardens that are the perfect place to relax and enjoy a drink or meal in good company, especially with the addition of a lovely play space for the children.

Things to do nearby:

  • The Chase National Trust
  • Highclere Castle
  • North Wessex Downs

5 – The Craven Arms – Skinner’s Green Lane, Enborne Berkshire RG20 0HG

The Craven Arms offers a cosy pub setting complete with garden and fantastic play area. It’s a family focused pub, offering great food and a really lovely atmosphere.

Things to do nearby:

  • Greenham Common Control Tower
  • Donnington Castle
  • Watership Down
Pubs with Play Areas Berkshire

6 – The White Horse – Newbury Road, Hermitage, Thatcham Berkshire RG18 9TB

The White Horse is a top local pub which has built up a reputation for providing excellent traditional food prepared from fresh, quality ingredients sourced from local suppliers. It has a fantastic garden that includes a safe, enclosed play area for children and dogs are also welcome both indoors and out.

Things to do nearby:

  • The Living Rainforest
  • Bucklebury Farm and Deer Safari Park
  • Basildon Park National Trust

7 – The Dukes Head – 2 Upper Village Road, Sunninghill, Ascot Berkshire SL5 7AG

The Dukes Head offers home-cooked gourmet dishes, fine wine, a log fire and a lovely, relaxed environment where the whole family will feel welcome. Plus, they have a little outdoor play area for the young ones too.

Things to do nearby:

  • Virginia Water
  • Englemere Pond Nature Reserve
  • Windsor Great Park
Pubs with Play Areas Berkshire

8 – The Old Boot Inn – Stanford Dingley, Reading Berkshire RG7 6LT

The Old Boot Inn is a traditional pub offers traditional British home cooked pub food with a contemporary touch served alongside locally brewed British ales and a selection of fine wines. The beautifully 18th Century inn has roaring fires in Winter along with a family-friendly garden with fabulous views and a fantastic play area.

Things to do nearby:

  • Bucklebury Farm and Deer Safari Park
  • Basildon Park National Trust
  • Pangbourne Meadow

9 – The Black Horse – Windmill Road, Fulmer, Slough Berkshire SL3 6HD

The Black Horse is a family friendly country pub, guesthouse and farm shop that started as a 17th century craftsman’s cottage but has been lovingly refurbished and extended into a modern pub, with all the charm and character of its original setting. It’s family friendly, dog friendly and has a fantastic garden complete with play area.

Things to do nearby:

  • Black Park Country Park
  • Go Ape Black Park
  • Stoke Park
Pubs with Play Areas Berkshire

10 – Rifle Volunteer – 141 Reading Road, Wokingham Berkshire RG41 1HD

The Rifle Engineer was originally the first inn on the road from Reading, but it’s now a popular community local serving a good selection of real ales. It has a spacious bar and is very much a sports lover’s pub with large TV screens and an alcove area for darts players but also a small room for children at the rear and a play area in the garden.

Things to do nearby:

  • Dinton Pastures Country Park
  • Museum of Berkshire Aviation
  • Caversham Lakes

11 – Elephant and Castle – Lodge Road, Whistley Green, Reading Berkshire RG10 OEH

The Elephant and Castle is a two bar community pub with plenty of pub games and a great menu of hot and cold, home-cooked food along with a roaring open fire in winter. The huge beer garden has a large children’s play area and the pub is dog friendly too.

Things to do nearby:

  • Charvil Country Park
  • Dinton Pasture Country Park
  • Oakwood Climbing Centre

12 – The Coach and Horses – Bath Road, Midgham Berkshire RG7 5UX

The Coach and Horses is a traditional English pub bursting with character, complete with a cosy fireplace area and exposed beams on the ceiling. There’s a large garden, sandpit for the children and a wonderful decked seating area along with a varied menu to suit all appetites.

Things to do nearby:

  • Silchester Roman City Walls
  • Ashford Hill National Nature Reserve
  • Englefield House

13 – The Greyhound – Tidmarsh, Reading, Berkshire RG8 8ER

The Greyhound is a real social hub at the heart of Tidmarsh village near Reading. Recently refurbished, the Greyhound offers a modern take on a classic country pub with contemporary style meeting 13th century charm. It has beautiful gardens and a lovely children’s play area.

Things to do nearby:

  • Nuffield Place National Trust
  • Greys Court National Trust
  • Basildon Park National Trust
Pubs with Play Areas Berkshire

14 – The Wellington Arms – 203 Yorktown Road, Sandhurst Berkshire GU47 9BN

The Wellington Arms dates back to 1857 and sits in the heart of Sandhurst. They offer delicious food, tasty cocktails and somewhere for a good dance! They’re definitely a modern offering in a traditional setting, complete with a fantastic play area for the children.

Things to do nearby:

  • Horseshoe Lake Activity Centre
  • Shepherd Meadow Nature Reserve
  • Jake’s Play Barn and Mini Farm

15 – The Fox and Castle – 21 Burfield Road, Old Windsor Berkshire SL4 2RB

The Fox and Castle is a dog and family friendly pub with a huge garden. Under new ownership, the pub no longer has its own children’s play areas. However, there is a very large children’s play area behind the pub in the recreation ground.

Things to do nearby:

  • Thorpe Park
  • Liquid Leisure Aqua Park
  • Legoland Windsor
Pubs with Play Areas Berkshire

16 – Running Horse – London Road, Bracknell Berkshire RG12 2UJ

The Running Horse are all about great food at tasty prices and it’s a great place to stop for a bite to eat. Plus, there’s a lovely garden and play area for the children.

Things to do nearby:

  • Lookout Discovery Centre
  • Go Ape Bracknell
  • Swinley Forest

17 – Palmer Arms – 1291 Village Rd, Dorney, Windsor Berkshire SL4 6QW

The Palmer Arms is a country pub and restaurant in the village of Dorney. They serve serious, unpretentious food with great service in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. There’s always a welcoming environment and they are family friendly, with a large garden and children’s play area.

Things to do nearby:

  • Dorney Lake
  • Legoland Windsor
  • National Trust Runnymede

The Berkshire Arms Midgham and the Dundas Arms Hungerford also came really highly recommended but I couldn’t find confirmation online of a play area currently at either pub.

If you know for sure, get in touch and I’ll add it to the list! There aren’t as many pubs with play areas in Berkshire as there are in Surrey and Hampshire and most tend to be across West Berkshire but there are still quite a few options here. 

So, that was 18 child friendly pubs with outdoor play areas, climbing frames and play frames across Berkshire which I hope has given you some inspiration. I’ll add more as I come across them and please let me know if you have a favourite that I’ve missed too. It’s so nice to enjoy the outdoor space that many pubs offer, especially over the warmer months, and it’s lovely that so many have dedicated an outdoor area to family fun to help keep the kids entertained!

You can also see pubs with play areas in different counties here:

  • 34 Pubs with Play Areas in Surrey
  • 45 Pubs with Play Areas in Hampshire
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