Events Calendar

February 2012

• Be My Valentine - Sat 11th February 2012

  During half-term children can explore Basildon Park's valentine trail around the garden. The trail is an additional £2 on the entry fee, and make sure you don't forget to claim the reward!

  On Valentines Day children can get stuck into making 'love bugs' in the craft activity room.

  For more details, visit the events page here

• Build Your Own Nest Box - Mon 13th February 2012

  Beale Park & Wildlife Gardens

  Beale Park is the place to be with fun, adventure, animals, gardens, play and activities on the banks of the picturesque River Thames.

  Build Your Own Nest Box
  Dates: 13th -15th, 20th - 22nd February 2012

  During the February half-term, Beale Park will be encouraging visitors to build a bird a home, as part of the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) & "National Nest Box Week" (NNBW)

  For more information and other events please visit: www.bealepark.co.uk

• Lover's Tea - Tue 14th February 2012

  Treat your loved one to something special this Valentines Day by inviting them to enjoy delicious afternoon tea at Basildon Park.

  You will be served a selection of homemade sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and some of our delicious cake. Tickets cost £16.50 per person why not add a glass of champagne for £3.50 per person?

  Booking Essential, please call 0844 249 1895

June 2012

• Henley Royal Regatta - Wed 27th June 2012

  From Marlow in June to Wargrave in early August, the River Thames offers regattas galore. The premier event is the Henley Royal Regatta, which plays host to both local and international oarsmen and thousands of spectators for five days in June.

  Henley Royal Regatta is undoubtedly the best known regatta in the world and it holds a unique place in the respect and affection of all oarsmen. Founded in 1839, it is famous both as a great sporting occasion and a social event; and people come from all over the world to attend, either as competitors or as spectators. Winning an event at Henley has always been considered one of the greatest achievements of a rower's career, even amongst those who have become world champions; and a rowing life is not complete if it does not include competing at Henley.

  On the middle Saturday in July one can attend the splendid Goring and Streatley Regatta, which includes excellent rowing, a funfair, live entertainment and various country stalls.

  The Goring and Streatley Regatta's aim is to get as many crews onto the water who want to compete and crews can enter on their own account, or represent pubs and workplaces. This isn't an ARA event and the event welcomes novice rowers and people who have never rowed before.

  To read more on the Royal Regatta please visit: www.hrr.co.uk