Bracknell Forest can offer families a plentiful number of activities to do during the weekend or school holidays. However, when it comes to millennials or Gen Z’s who are in their 20’s and early 30’s with no kids, it often comes to jumping on the train to the nearest big city or town in search of entertainment.

The truth is however, when you look on your doorstep, there are plenty of fun adventurous activities and places to go across Bracknell Forest, Wokingham and Ascot.

Although, Bracknell is the most convenient for some, Ascot is also part of Bracknell Forest and can offer some fantastic locations.

Here are five activities that you could enjoy with friends or family away from the hustle and bustle of nearby cities.

Go Ape Adventure Park

The Adventure Park above the treetops of Swinley Forest brings with it hours of fun for all the family.

Perfect for a day out and enjoy the crisp autumnal air, it also ensures a workout that will keep everyone warm. Even during the colder season you’ll be stripping you coats off to cool down.

Activities between the treetops include the Treetop challenge, treetop adventure and Treetop adventure plus (for the dare devils).

This really is designed to get the adrenaline pumping and heart-thumping.

For those who have a fear of heights, there are even activities on the forest floor. You can book a Forest Segway or axe throwing experience  for a unique hour among the leaves.

Go Ape is also introducing ‘Sundown Sessions’ for those real party animals who love their adventure. The neon light heighten your experience and add a new level of thrill.

 

Puzzalogical Escape Rooms

Although this can be for all the family, get a group of friends together and you will either end up laughing or crying in frustration depending on your level of logic.

It will guarantee to have you engrossed from the second you enter.

The Virtual Reality rooms have also brought with it a new level of excitement where you could be transported to anywhere in the world.

Whether you’re on a date, with a group of friends or out with co-workers it involves collaborating  together to strengthens bonds, communicate and cooperate.

60 minutes of live interactive entertainment.

Ten Pin Bowling

Throughout Bracknell and Wokingham there are a number of centres and arcades where you can partake in the classic group activity that will have any group of friends crying with laughter.

Although you may have not played it since you were young, if you enjoy a tipple, add some alcohol into the mix and it can take you right back to your childhood when all those stresses just melt away.

Some of the arcade and bowling venues throughout the area include ‘Hollywood Bowl’ at Bracknell’s The Point and the Wokingham Superbowl.

Both include an on-site bar and restaurant.

Oakwood Climbing Centre

For an adventurous night or afternoon why not try a bit of rock climb or bouldering. A fantastic activity both on your own or with a friend, it will have you sweating within five minutes of starting.

If you’re new to climbing, Oakwood centre on Waterloo Road in Wokingham offers taster classes, beginner’s courses and boulder introductions which gives you the skills to climb unsupervised.

The beginners’ courses is a great way to meet new climbers especially if you are new to the area and want to check out a great way to stay fit.

Ascot Racecourse

The famous Berkshire racecourse may not seem like it should be on the list (unless you like racing) but you couldn’t be more wrong.

All year round on top of their racing events, the venue offers a variety of family events, music concerts and seasonal extravaganzas after the racing finishes.

Who knows, while your there for another event, you may take up a passion for all thing’s racing.

The venue also holds events from external companies such as their vintage car shows and fashion events with renowned fashion editors and bloggers.

Definitely one to keep an eye on the What’s On page of the website and only a short drive for Bracknell itself.