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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.
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, featuring work from local schools. Lie back and enjoy projections in the fisherman’s hut or decorate a mandala whilst relaxing on a beanbag. The exhibition is suitable for everyone, including children with SEND.
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.
The Beach has been designed and handmade by Norden Farm with the help of the community.
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 10am
Or sit back and relax with them in the story den for our Storytelling sessions:
Storytelling (20 mins) | £2 per person Monday – Saturday 11am and 1.30pm
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 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.
With thanks to our funders: RBWM, The Spoore Merry and Rixman Foundation, and The Cyril Taylor Charitable Foundation
other events you may be interested in
The Gingerbread Man
Imagine being born in an oven and the first person you meet wants to dunk you in his tea!
Join the adventure of the deliciously smelling Gingerbread Man and meet the bravest biscuit of all times! A mix of puppetry, live action, music and stunning staging!
WHY? Run, run, as fast as you can, you need to get tickets to catch this Gingerbread Man!
Age guidance 3+ years.
Courtyard Theatre
£11 (£9 under 16s), Family & Friends (4 people) £36
The Magic Porridge Pot and Other Tasty Tales
The second of three shows coming to the Norden Farm stage for Christmas 2020.
"You can’t catch me, You’re much too slow!
I like to run wherever I go"
Can YOU catch that slippery little biscuit, the Gingerbread Man? You’ll need a big bowl of porridge first to keep your energy up. Don’t worry if you haven’t had yours this morning, Granny Grinpickle’s Magic Porridge Pot has made enough for everyone!
These two tasty tales which you know so well are served with unexpected spices and quirky flavours, along with Widdershins’ trademark ingredients of puppets, pop-up sets and original music. Perfect fare for fussy foodies and discerning diners. Bon Appetit!
From Theatre of Widdershins, the company who have previously brought Rumpelstiltskin & The Snail of Destiny, Rapunzel & the Tower of Doom and The Elves & The Shoemaker to Norden Farm.
Age guidance 3+ years
Courtyard Theatre and Live Stream
Running time 50 mins.
£13.50 | £11.50 under 16s
Family & Friends Ticket (4 people) £46
Livestream Ticket £15 per household
In line with current government guidelines, this event has a reduced capacity with socially distanced seating. This is subject to change as we monitor government advice. Tickets can be purchased as unallocated and seats will be assigned before the event.
Online streaming tickets are also available for this event – so you can enjoy the show live from the comfort of your home.
Please prepare for your visit by reading our latest Visitor Information here. This includes important information about face coverings, social distancing and measures we have implemented to keep everyone safe when visiting Norden Farm.
Pinocchio
The third in a series of three shows coming to the Norden Farm stage for Christmas 2020.
The objects of a carpenter’s workshop bring to life the tale of the puppet that wants to be a real boy, and the puppet-maker who wants to be a real father. A one man show starring Steve Tiplady, as Geppetto.
Pinocchio is carved on stage, brushes become a fox and the shadow of two saws transforms into a giant shark. An element of improvisation makes each performance unique to its audience.
Puppetry, shadows, illusion and especially composed music combine to create a show with something for all ages; it’s inventive, visually and verbally witty with a big heart.
'Wonderful work that celebrates the possibilities of theatre' Lyn Gardner, The Guardian
'Truly magical… captivating' The Scotsman
Age guidance 4+ years
Courtyard Theatre and Livestream
Run time 60 minutes.
£13.50 | £11.50 under 16s
Family & Friends Ticket (4 people) £46
Livestream Ticket £15 per household
In line with current government guidelines, this event has a reduced capacity with socially distanced seating. This is subject to change as we monitor government advice. Tickets can be purchased as unallocated and seats will be assigned before the event.
Online streaming tickets are also available for this event – so you can enjoy the show live from the comfort of your home.
Please prepare for your visit by reading our latest Visitor Information here. This includes important information about face coverings, social distancing and measures we have implemented to keep everyone safe when visiting Norden Farm.
Photography credit: Adam Crosthwaite
The Carnival of the Animals: Lantern Trail
The Lantern Parade is BACK – just not as you know it!
For over 10 years, Norden Farm has thrown light onto Maidenhead High Street as part of the annual Lantern Parade, and we can’t let Covid extinguish the magical lanterns.
Our 2020 Lantern Trail is a covid-friendly community project which will illuminate Maidenhead following a dark year. Keep an eye on this page and our social media channels for announcements about locations and our Lantern Trail map.
You can also get involved with our online on-demand Lantern Making Workshops - so that you can get creative and make your very own lantern to illuminate your way on the trail. Find out more and purchase your Lantern Making Kit here.
Saturday 5 - Saturday 12 December
Maidenhead Town Centre
Free Event
- 5 Dec FREE
- 6 Dec FREE
- 6 more dates...
Lantern Making Workshops (online on demand)
Book your Lantern Making Workshop Kit and receive a link to our exclusive pre-recorded guide to creating your lantern. Led by Same Sky.
No doubt our Lantern Making workshops are missing from your calendars this year! Fear not, as you can still be involved in this year’s covid-friendly Lantern Trail from home by taking part in one of our virtual Lantern Making workshops.
Buy your kit by selecting your preferred collection time, pick up from Norden Farm, roll up your sleeves and tune in to the on-demand video workshop to make your balloon lantern at your own pace, in the comfort of your own home!
In true Lantern Parade style, the balloon lantern can be transformed into an animal of your choosing by following our artist inspiration!
Oldilocks and the 3 Bears
The first of three shows coming to the Norden Farm stage for Christmas 2020.
Oldilocks finds a teddy bear in the park and remembers a delicious bowl of porridge she tasted years ago in the woods. Something else happened but she can’t quite remember what… so she sets off for the forest.
Join Oldilocks as she sets off for another adventure followed by a scruffy old pigeon. Will she find the bears' house and what will happen then?
A wonderfully funny and warmhearted celebration of the classic story, starring a naughty old lady who looks very familiar… and 3 funny bears who love their breakfast.
Expect to be spellbound by lovingly crafted puppets, music and some steaming bowls of porridge!
The latest show from Garlic Theatre, who have previously brought Eggs on Legs, Three Billy Goats Gruff and Three Little Pig Tails to Norden Farm.
Age guidance 3+ years
Courtyard Theatre and Live Stream
Run time 50 minutes.
£13.50 | £11.50 under 16s
Family & Friends Ticket (4 people) £46
Livestream Ticket £15 per household
In line with current government guidelines, this event has a reduced capacity with socially distanced seating. This is subject to change as we monitor government advice. Tickets can be purchased as unallocated and seats will be assigned before the event.
Online streaming tickets are also available for this event – so you can enjoy the show live from the comfort of your home.
Please prepare for your visit by reading our latest Visitor Information here. This includes important information about face coverings, social distancing and measures we have implemented to keep everyone safe when visiting Norden Farm.
- 26 Nov
- 27 Nov
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