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Bracknell Rocks, Bracknell (2025)

06/01/2025

🎈 The Big Birthday Bonanza - WIN £50 to spend! 🎈

🧡 This year it is a triple celebration! Reading and Bracknell Rocks have both just turned 2 and Wokingham Rocks is turning 4 in Feb. So, what better way to jazz up this dreary back to work Monday than with a birthday comp!!

🎉 As a HUGE thank you to all our supporters over the years I am giving you the chance to win £50 to spend with one of our advertisers across Wokingham, Reading and Bracknell Rocks. This could be a baby class, a voucher with one of our local shops or one of our places to eat (please note this excludes the events collections)

⭐ To enter all you have to do is:

✅ Follow rocks
✅ Like this post and tag 3 friends who would you think would like to win
✅ You don’t have to share but sharing is caring.

Please note this competition is running across Wokingham, Reading and Bracknell (so if you enter on each page, you have 3 chances to win!).

PLEASE BE AWARE OF SCAMMERS. Wokingham/Reading/Bracknell Rocks will never ask for your personal details and we will NEVER ask you to click any links! Good luck competition closes at midnight on the Monday 13th Jan and the winner will be announced on Friday Night Live on Friday 17th Jan. This competition has not been endorsed by Instagram or Facebook. Due to the nature of the prizes would suit local entries only. Prizes cannot be posted. Competition is running across both Instagram and Facebook.

20/12/2024

📺 Christmas Family TV 📽️

❤️ Its time - the weekend before Christmas and we are here for all the Christmas TV! We have pulled together a handy guide of Christmas TV with free watches from the (we cannot wait for the Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl).

Can you believe The Wrong Trousers was aired 30 years ago? This new movie also features the original penguin! 🐧

We've also listed series and movies! 🎞️

What is the one movie you have to watch at Christmas? I watched Love Actually the other day whilst wrapping presents - such a brilliant movie! ⬇️

26/11/2024

🧝 Love him or hate him he's back! 🧝

If you do Elf on the Shelf in your household - no doubt you will have had the late night panic when you realise you've forgotten to put him out! It always happens to me just after I have got in to bed! 🙄

❤️ You all went mad for this post last year so this we've updated it and added some more ideas for you to choose from! So there are over 24 elf on the shelf ideas to help you out! ❤️

📲 Our website is also jam packed with lost of festive events, holiday clubs information, walks for this festive season and much more! Pop over to Bracknell Rocks, link below ⬇️

https://www.bracknellrocks.co.uk/

22/11/2024

🎅 Christmas Guide is here! 🎄
 Ok so we can't wait any longer! The Christmas buttons are now live on the website and we are adding NEW events every day! There is also the Christmas Events in Berkshire guide which is jam packed with places to see the big man himself, Christmas shopping markets, pantomimes and Christmas afternoon teas.
 Here are a few suggestions:
 🎅 Meet Santa
❄️ Family Sing-A-Long lunch
🎄 Christmas Fayre
⛳️ Christmas fun

For all the details on the above events and LOADS more Christmas ideas head over to the Bracknell Rocks website or comment CHRISTMAS below for the link. ⬇️

20/11/2024

📍 Heath Lake, Crowthorne RG40 3AY (free parking on site). 🚗

Another beautiful Autumnal walk this week at Heath Lake, an area of woodland and heathland in Crowthorne. 🍂

A Site of Special Scientific Interest, the shallow 7 acre lake is the only acid lake in Berkshire, with a naturally low pH supporting several rare plants. 🧪

🐦 There's a path all around the lake, with plenty of opportunities to see all the beautiful swans, ducks and birdlife. 🦆

It can get quite muddy, so wellies and off-road pushchairs are advised in wetter weather. 🥾

Explore the woodland by taking the higher path around the lake. Lots of tall pine trees for a game of hide and seek. 🔍

There are plenty of benches around the lake to take a moment to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. 🪑

Our Wednesday Walk photographer Julia Morrison Photography - UK took these stunning photos last year.

For lots more local ideas on places to visit, take a look at the Bracknell Rocks website or hit the link below.

https://www.bracknellrocks.co.uk/things.../parks-and-walks/

30/10/2024

🎃 First Days Pumpkin Trail 🎃

🗺️ The First Days Children's Charity Pumpkin trail is back and running until 3rd November. Collect your map from the The Look Out Discovery Centre (suggested donation £3) follow the trail, find the letters that spell out a secret word.

Once you've got the word you can head back to the Look Out to collect your treat! 🍬

For this and more events head to the Bracknell Rocks website by clicking the link below ⬇️

https://www.bracknellrocks.co.uk/things-to-do/half-term-pumpkin-trail

29/10/2024

🧙‍♀️ Trick or Treat Halloween Afternoon Tea 🫖

🎃 (Ad/PR invite) We've been so looking forward to this event combining Halloween and Afternoon Tea what could be better?! This Halloween Afternoon Tea is spectacular!! The food was yummy (A loved the chocolate ghosts!) and we loved the trail to finish!! The gardens are so lovely even on a grey day! The attention to detail was brillaint! 🍰

🎟 This afternoon tea is running throughout half term until 3rd Nov. And the best bit one free child afternoon tea with each paying adult (£42 per adult)

Head to the Bracknell Rocks events collection to book. You can find us by searching Bracknell Rocks in Google. 📲

24/10/2024

🎃 Half Term Fun 🦇

Half Term is almost here but don't worry we've got all you covered for all your half term needs! The website is jam packed with lots of events, things to do and Parks & Walks! Our half term buttons are now live too:

💚 October Half Term
🏖️ Holiday Clubs

👻 We are adding lots of events to the website every day so do keep checking back. We've got everything from the famous to Family Halloween parties ! 🎉

To check out all our half term fun head over to the Bracknell Rocks website you can find us by searching Bracknell Rocks in Google! 📲

Remember to ✅ Save, ✅ Tag and ✅ Share this post with anyone you think might find it useful! If you are hosting an event and you are not listed on our website pop us a DM!

15/10/2024

🎆 Fireworks 2024 🎇

Our on the website now is our handy Fireworks in Berkshire guide. Visit our guide to find all the best displays in Berkshire including:

🎆 Bracknell RFC Fireworks
🎆 The Cricketers, Warfield
🎆 Yateley & District Lions Club Fireworks
🎆 Fireworks Royal Windsor Racecourse
🎆 Family Fireworks Spectacular Ascot Racecourse

To check out our full article hit the link below. ⬇️

https://www.bracknellrocks.co.uk/guides/the-best-firework-displays-in-berkshire

09/10/2024

🌳 Swinley Forest Circular Walk (off New Forest Drive, Winkfield Row) 🌳

We shared this walk last week on Wokingham and quite frankly it is just too stunning not to share on Bracknell this week. This is more of a "Rocks Ramble" as we've got a lovely 5km circular walk brought to you by Julia Morrison Photography - UK. Swipe through her photos to see all the stunning scenery. 🍂

There's so much of the Swinley Forest to explore in our area, Autumn is the perfect time of year to get our walking boots out and try to cover all the different areas! Overall, Swinley Forest covers 2.600 acres and is managed by the Crown Estate. 🍂
During this walk, you'll see pine, oak and beech trees, with the latter soon to display a stunning show of orange and yellow foliage.

The 5km walk takes around 1hr 15mins, so it's more suitable for older children. The middle section through the woods is not passable with a pushchair.
The forest is so vast, it is easier if you download one of the walking apps to guide you. This walk is called the "Green Ridge and Windsor Ride Circular" walk on All Trails. Other apps and walks are available!

There is some parking away from housing at the start of Bowland Drive (RG12 0WA). Please park with respect to local residents. 🚗

The walk follows mainly well-made stone or tarmac forest tracks, so it's quite a good walk to do after wet weather. You will need wellies or walking boots though for the middle section through the woods, which can be muddy in places. 👢

What's your favourite part of Swinley Forest to walk in? Let us know in the comments and we can cover it in a future Rocks Ramble! For more parks and walks hit the link below ⬇️

https://www.bracknellrocks.co.uk/things-to-do/parks-and-walks

07/10/2024

⚽ Holiday Clubs near Bracknell 🎶

We can't quite believe that its almost that time again! The October half term is fasting approaching but don't worry we've pulled together some local holiday clubs in a handy article for you.

Just head to the Bracknell Rocks website by hitting the link below ⬇️

https://www.bracknellrocks.co.uk/guides/holiday-clubs-in-bracknell

01/10/2024

🎃 It's the 1st October and it's officially Spooky Season!!! 🦇

The Bracknell Rocks website is filling up with Halloween and Pumpkin events we've got everything from Spooky Afternoon Teas to Scarecrow Trails. Over the next couple of weeks we will start sharing some Halloween and Pumpkin events on our socials. 👻

Head over to the Bracknell Rocks (link below) website now to start planning your Spooky Season. 📲

https://www.bracknellrocks.co.uk/

If you are holding a Halloween event and want to get it featured on Bracknell Rocks pop us a DM. ⬇️

21/08/2024

🌳 Lilly Hill Park 🌳

Lily Hill Park in Bracknell is a beautiful green space only half a mile from the hustle and bustle of Bracknell Town Centre.

🚗 Parking is free and there is a large car park on Lily Hill Road (RG12 2RX) and Long Hill Road (RG12 9UE).

🚲 Lily Hill is popular with local families because there is so much to do and plenty to keep the little ones going on the walk! There are many different trails you can do when you get here, most are on clearly maintained paths and would be fine for an off road buggy or balance bike. It’s a little too bumpy for scooters. The main loop around the park is about 4km but there are shorter options for little legs.

There is lots to see at Lily Hill, from carved sculptures such as the Green Man and the Story Telling Throne, the amphitheatre and the balance beam tree! Lily Hill Park is home to the worlds largest picnic bench. You can bring all your friends as this table seats more than 80 people! There are other smaller picnic benches dotted around if you’d rather not share your sandwiches! 🥪

📷 Thank you to local photographer Julia Morrison Photography - UK for capturing Lily Hill so beautifully in these photographs. Please note these photos are from last year. For more parks and walks head to the Bracknell Rocks website or click the link below. ⬇️

https://www.bracknellrocks.co.uk/things.../parks-and-walks/

14/08/2024

Allsmoor Field

📍 Martins Heron, Bracknell

🌞 This is a lovely park in the summer as it has plenty of shade and lots of space to run free away from roads and traffic.

The park itself has a climbing frame with a bridge and slide. There is also some climbing equipment for older children. There are both baby and older swings as well as a seesaw and wobbly chair. There are benches on the side and bike racks to hold children’s bikes upright. A gate around the park stops younger children from running away! 🚲

There are many picnic benches on the field outside the park and space to play football or other ball games. ⚽

From here you can walk easily to Tesco Martins Heron for a babychino at Costa. Thanks to our Rocks Tribe for sharing this super spot. ☕ Please note these photos are from last year.

For more parks and walks like this one check out the Bracknell Rocks website. Link below ⬇️

https://www.bracknellrocks.co.uk/things.../parks-and-walks/

12/08/2024

How many weeks are we in now?! With a few still to go don't worry the website is still bursting with things to do this summer hols. The website features:

🎪 Events
🏰 Places to Visit
🌳 Parks & Walks
🍓 PYO Farms
💦 Splash Pads
🌻 Local Sunflowers
And loads more.

So head over to the Bracknell Rocks website to plan the rest of your summer just hit the link below. ⬇️

https://www.bracknellrocks.co.uk/

09/08/2024

⭐ FREE Event Alert! ⭐

A fantastic selection of local small businesses, including;

🎨 Face painting
🧁 Baked goods
🕯️ Candles
🧼Pamper products
🧸 Resin creations
🧵 Personalised embroidery
🧶 Crochet accessories,
👩‍🦰 Hair piece specials
and much more!

For more events like these head to the Bracknell Rocks website by hitting the link below. ⬇️

https://www.bracknellrocks.co.uk/things-to-do/events

07/08/2024

⭐ NEW Play Park - Bucklers Park Playground (swipe to see the photos!) ⭐

This play area runs alongside the new development Bucklers Park in Crowthorne. It is in a stunning location with Bucklers Forest surrounding it and the play area is very cool. I would say probably suited more to slightly older kids. ⬇️

Lots of benches to sit and have a picnic with a lovely view, there is water in this area so do watch little ones. The play area is full of great climbing equipment and one of the best things I thought was the dual zip line so you can race against friends., parents or siblings. 🥪

There is not a carpark attached to the park so it is best to park at the Bucklers car park and make the short walk to the park, alternatively you could park at Pinewood and walk over. There is also another park currently being built nearer the carpark and we will check this out once it is open. 🚗

🌞 Definitely a great new park to check out this summer hols! For more parks and walks hit the link below. ⬇️

https://www.bracknellrocks.co.uk/things-to-do/parks-and-walks

06/08/2024

🐟 Pet Pals - Summer Session 🐹

🐁 Running throughout the summer hols (this was in Winnersh store but the Bracknell store are running them too) this 45 mins FREE session allows children to get up close and personal with lots of well known Pets. Our Rocks Tribe had a great time at this event! This seasons event is focusing on the Syrian Hamster but as you can see you get to meet lots of other fab pets too! 🐇 This event is FREE!

Click the link below to book ⬇️

https://www.bracknellrocks.co.uk/things-to-do/my-pet-pals

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