Come and join us for a fantastic family friendly afternoon!

Aldermaston & Wasing Show will be held on Sunday 7th September 2025 in the grounds of The Old Mill, Reading.

Gates will open at 13:30.

Once onsite, parking is free. Please follow the directions by our helpers to the next available parking space.

If you or any of your passengers have accessibility requirements please let the helpers know and they will direct you to alternative parking spaces.

Once parked you can walk to the payment desk after which you will have access to The Old Mill grounds and parts of the house for refreshments and toilets.

Please see HERE for more information.

Produce Show

Up till 1874 when it was abolished, a Fair was held every year in The Street, Aldermaston and this probably explains why this main road running through the old village is so unusually wide.

In the dark days of 1943, villagers got together and decided to stage a Produce Show. The vital need at the time was to “dig for Victory” and the “produce” consisted of home-grown vegetables and, within wartime limits, cookery, floral and other creations. The Show flourished and competition to produce the best in each category was, and still remains, intense.

The show was originally held in the field behind The Hinds Head public house but after 20 years it was moved to the magnificent grounds of The Old Mill, just to the north of the old village and September 2019 saw its 77th consecutive year. Only once has it been cancelled- in 1997 when the funeral of Princess Diana was held on the same day.

The Show offers families a vast range of attractions, displays and events, constantly renewed each year. Also every year, charities are selected to benefit from monies raised.

Over the decades, countless photographs have been taken and a small selection is shown below, with comments beneath each picture. A Duck Derby uses the mill-stream to great effect. Classic events such as children’s races and egg-throwing contests, together with dog contests and demonstrations such as Falconry, make for a wonderful day out for all the family- and the “Produce” competitions are crowned by the award of a splendid range of cups and trophies.