Welcome to the 2022 Sonning Festival
UPDATE: Photos from the 2022 Regatta are here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzRWSw
UPDATE: Pics of the elegant picnic are here:
https://www.sonningfestival.co.uk/supporting-events/the-elegant-picnic/
Learn more about how to enjoy the day: More info
After a long absence 2022 brings a bumper festival, with events over 9 days held around the historic Berkshire village, combining the traditional festivities with some special occasions to celebrate the Queen’s jubilee
As ever, the regatta is the centrepiece, so head down to the Sonning Regatta to join in for what promises to be a fun filled family day out on the banks of the River Thames in the historic Berkshire village.
Regatta races are designed for all ages and paddling abilities from aspiring Redgraves and Pinsents to complete novices, it’s the taking part that counts however if you are more of a landlubber, there’s lots to do on the riverside including, a beer tent, BBQ and snacks and an assortment of shopping stalls, why not enjoy a picnic while cheering the rowers on and make a day of it.
Beyond the boating there really is something for everyone…
Date |
Event |
Time |
Venue |
Sat 21st MayTue 24th MayThu 26th May |
Sonning Regatta Practice Sessions | After 4pm (Sat) or 6pm until 8pm (Tue/ Thu) | Henley Sailing Club Wargrave |
Sat 28th May |
Sonning Regatta | 11am to 6pm | Oxfordshire banks of the Thames opposite the Blue Coat boat house (ferry available) |
Sun 29th May |
Adult Wetland Walk | 2pm | Churchyard, Alastair Driver |
Mon 30th May |
Children’s tennis | 10.30am-12.30pm
ages up to 13 2pm -4pm above 13 years |
Sonning Tennis Club, Tim Banks |
Wed 1st Jun |
Children’s Pond Dipping
Children’s Football |
2pm-3.30pm
Primary age 10am-12 noon age 7-11 1-3pm age 12-16 |
Ali’s Pond
Ali Driver
Berkshire County Sports ground Sonning Lane |
Thu 2nd & Fri 3rd June |
Village Scarecrows | 10am to 5pm | Around the village – follow the trail map |
Thu 2nd & Fri 3rd June |
Cherished car display | 11 am to 4.30pm | Bishops Close, Sonning |
Thu 2nd & Fri 3rd June |
Open Gardens | 10.00-5pm | Sonning (Carol McDiamid, 0797 1411265) |
Thu 2nd & Fri 3rd June |
Art Exhibition | 10.00-5pm | Pearson Hall, Sonning, (Sue Bell. 0118 9696924) |
Thu 2nd June |
Beacon Lighting | 9.15pm | King George’s Field |
Sat 4th June |
Grounds open for picnic gazebo set up
Elegant picnic |
2pm – 5pm
7.30pm to 11.45pm |
Blue Coat School, Sonning |
Sun 5th June |
Grounds open for picnic gazebo take down & clearance | 10am – 11am | Blue Coat School, Sonning |
Sun 5th June |
Street party | 2.30pm | Pearson Road, Sonning |
