What's happening in Newbury?

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One of Berkshire's largest towns, Newbury is a perfect place for a short break or as a base to explore the heart of South East England.

Set along the banks of the River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon Canal, Newbury has a fresh, rural atmosphere combined with great shopping facilities and attractions. The retail offer is a good mix of well known high street names, local independents and  the Parkway, an open street development in the heart of the town.

There are plenty of Newbury restaurants around the area to feast your eyes on so why not take to the town and explore the amount of food on offer. The Corn Exchange arts centre provides a wide variety of entertainment and Vue cinema is also close by.

The countryside surrounding Newbury is part of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  The Kennet and Avon Canal runs right through the district from the outskirts of Reading to Hungerford. Newbury is home to a top class racecourse as well as being home to the country's finest racing stables. If you like to spend time on the golf course, coarse fishing or strolling along the banks of the Kennet and Avon Canal, cycling or cantering over the rolling Berkshire Downs, there is plenty to offer everyone.

Things to do in Newbury

• Shaw House is the largest Elizabethan house in Berkshire, restored in 2007.
• Newbury is known worldwide for its excellent horse racing events - Newbury Racecourse is one of the most picturesque courses in the UK.
• Visit nearby Highclere Castle, the largest mansion in Hampshire and the country seat of the Earls of Carnarvon.
• A visit to The Living Rainforest is a rare opportunity to see some of the wonderful plants and wildlife that the world is losing as rainforests disappear.
• Bombay Sapphire is just a stone's throw away so why not take in the crystal clear water and beautiful natural surroundings as you walk along the River Test.

Accommodation in Newbury

There is plenty of accommodation in Newbury if you're thinking of staying and expereincing the town in full.Once an 18th Century hunting lodge, The Vineyard has more recently been described as a temple to Californian Wine. Each room is named after an iconic wine from around the world. Put all this together with an award-winning spa and you’ve got the ideal venue for a weekend away or for special events.

What To Do near Newbury

Find out what's happening in Newbury with our Berkshire events calendar or for more attractions and places to visit near Newbury, check out the 'What's Nearby' listings below.