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Pick of the Litter (PG)
Dir: Don Hardy Jr, Dana Nachman 2018 | 80 mins, US
Documentary following a litter of puppies from the moment they’re born and begin their quest to become guide dogs for the blind. Join the pups on an intense two-year odyssey as they train.
WHY? A wonderful reminder of the extraordinary relationships we have with our dogs - especially those that we work beside each day
£8 (£6 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £24
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Paw Patrol: Mighty Pups (U)
Dir: Charles E. Bastien 2019, 70 mins, US
The gang are back! When a comet strikes earth, the crew head over to see what’s going on. The Paw Patrol stumble upon a magical source that gives them super powers. And with the world in peril, their new abilities have arrived just in time…
WHY? The hit TV show heads to the big screen
£8 (£6 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £24
Mary Poppins Returns (U)
Dir: Rob Marshall 2018 | 130 mins, US
Mary Poppins returns to the Banks’ household in a spectacular new story, to help the next generation of the family. Using her magical skills, she takes the Banks’ children on an adventure to help bring joy and wonder back to their lives.
WHY? Starring Emily Blunt, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Colin Firth, Meryl Streep, Ben Whishaw and Emily Mortimer
Click here to read the full review.
£8 (£6 under 16s)
Family and Friends (4 people) £24
Toy Story 4 (tbc)
Dir: Josh Cooley 2019, 89 mins, US
Woody has always been confident about his place in the world. His priority is taking care of his kid - whether that’s Andy or Bonnie. When Bonnie adds a reluctant new toy called Forky to her room, the toys embark on a road trip adventure - leading Woody to finally discover his true calling.
WHY? Woody, Buzz and the gang are back, alongside a host of hilarious new characters
£8 (£6 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £24.
The Queen's Corgi (PG)
Dir: Ben Stassen and Vincent Kesteloot 2019, 85 mins, BE
Follow the adventures of Rex, the British monarch's most beloved dog. When Rex loses track of his mistress, he must make new friends to find his way back home. During his epic journey to return to the queen, Rex falls in love and discovers his true self.
WHY? Featuring the voices of Jack Whitehall and Julie Walters
£8 (£6 under 16s)
Family & Friends (4 people) £24.
The Bear
From the book by Raymond Briggs
Adapted by Pins and Needles Productions.
Ever wondered what it would be like to sit on a polar bear's lap? Or ride on its back? Have you ever tried to give a polar bear a bath, or clear up its poo?
One night when she's fast asleep, Tilly is visited by an enormous bear. It has a big black tongue and a yawn as big as your head. But Tilly's not scared.
The story of a little girl who befriends a mischievous polar bear, this playful, funny and heart-warming tale is one of imagination and growing up.
Featuring inventive design, original music, and magical puppetry.
'Move over War Horse, this polar puppet is magic' The Guardian
- 26 Nov
- 27 Nov
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Storytelling
11am and 1.30pm.
Join our storytellers in the magical story den for interactive tales this summer holiday!
Mon 29 Jul - The Fairies and the Cake Baker
Sat 3 Aug - The King with Donkey Ears
Mon 5 Aug - Arion and the Dolphin
Tues 6 Aug - Aliens Love Underpants
Wed 7 Aug - Kites by Simon Mole
Thurs 8 Aug - We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Sat 10 Aug - Jack and Marigold
Mon 12 Aug - The Lion and the Mouse
Tues 13 Aug - Aliens Love Underpants
Wed 14 Aug - We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Thurs 15 Aug - Mrs Armitage and the Big Wave
Mon 19 Aug - The Magic Cooking Pot
Tues 20 Aug - Aliens Love Underpants
Wed 21 Aug - We're Going on a Bear Hunt
Thurs 22 Aug - Mrs Armitage and the Big Wave
Fri 23 Aug - Aliens Love Underpants
Sat 24 Aug - Kites by Simon Mole
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Adult spaces must be booked.
Age guidance: 3-7 years.
£2 per person
Goan Chill Out
Relax and kick back in our peaceful Goan chill out space.
Lie back and enjoy projections in the fisherman’s hut or go fish in shiny waters and add your creations to the walls. Gentle rhythmic sounds in this colour filled space complete the total relaxation experience.
This gallery installation includes work made with local schools through Norden Farm’s Farm Out programme and with young people through our Young Creatives programme supported by the Spoore Merry and Rixman Foundation. Suitable for everyone, including children with SEND.
- 24 Jul FREE
- 25 Jul FREE
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The Maidenhead Beach at Norden Farm
The ever popular Maidenhead Beach is back, all summer long – inspired by the laid back tropical paradise that is Goa.
Join us for the Grand Opening on Wednesday 24 July from 10.30am
- Free 15 minute Bollywood Dance Taster Session in the Café Bar – led by Parveen Chana
- Enter our free prize draw for the chance to win a family ticket for one of our summer family shows or films
- Free tropical juice drink for children - available from the Café Bar between 10.30am - 11am (subject to availability)
- Featuring a special appearance from Harmony the Mermaid before she represents Berkshire in the finals of Miss Mermaid UK
- Take some snaps in our prop filled photo area in the foyer
- Free activity and colouring sheets
- Kite Making Workshops between 11.15am - 1.15pm (£3.50 per person)
The Beach has been designed and handmade by Norden Farm with the help of the community.
It’s free to play on every day with beachside tables available for snacks and lunch from the Cafe Bar (including children’s picnic bags).
For maximum chill out, explore the indoor chill out space in our Gallery. It is designed for children with SEND and features work from local schools. Lie back and enjoy projections in the fisherman’s hut or go fish in shiny waters and add your creations to the walls.
All of this and a full programme of family films and live events, the Goan Beach is the perfect place to pitch up this Summer.
Peel yourself off the beach and get creative with your little ones in our daily Beach Craft sessions:
Arts and Crafts (45 mins) | £5 per child Monday – Saturday 10.30am
Or sit back and relax with them in the story den for our Storytelling sessions:
Storytelling (20 mins) | £2 per person Monday – Saturday 1.30pm and 3.30pm
The Community Kite Festival and Workshops
The Community Kite Festival is a free event taking place in Boyn Grove Park (Punt Hill) on Sunday 1 September – everyone welcome! The festival runs from 1pm – 4pm.
The workshops are led by specialist kite makers, Community Kite Project.
In these drop-in sessions our practitioners will guide you through the process of making either the Patang Kite – the Indian Fighter Kite, or a classic Trapezoid Kite.
Make and decorate your kite to stand out in the sky at the Community Kite Festival which takes place in Boyn Grove Park on Sunday 1 September.
Kite Making Workshops
- Wednesday 24 July | 11.15am - 1.15pm
- Wednesday 7 August | 11.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 3.30pm
- Wednesday 14 August | 11.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 3.30pm
- Saturday 24 August | 11.30am – 1pm and 2pm – 3.30pm
Workshops are suitable for all the family and tickets are £3.50 per person.
Please note a space must be booked for every person attending the workshop, including supervising adults.
Click here to visit our drop in workshop booking page.
A photographer representing Norden Farm may be present throughout the summer holiday at The Maidenhead Beach.
These images may be published by Norden Farm in the press and on social media platforms. Images may also be used for external distribution and used in marketing materials including, but not limited to, brochures, flyers, adverts and banners.
If you are visiting The Maidenhead Beach and would rather not be in our photos, please speak to our Box Office team when you arrive.
- 24 Jul FREE
- 25 Jul FREE
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