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Elizabethan splendor
Shaw House is the best surviving Elizabethan manor house in Berkshire. It is available for venue hire throughout the year and open to the public in the school holidays. The new public season starts on Saturday 16th February 2013.
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Tranquil waterways
The Kennet and Avon Canal runs right through the area providing opportunities for walking, cycling, rowing or dreaming...enjoy a horse-drawn boat trip from Kintbury to really unwind.
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First class racing
Offering 29 racedays throughout 2013, Newbury is an award-winning racecourse staging some of Britain's best racing.
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Perfect for picnics
The gatehouse is all that survives of the once magnificent Donnington Castle. The site is steeped in history and is especially well known for its role during the English Civil War. Today it is owned by English Heritage and access is free.
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Prehistoric landscapes
Much of the area around Newbury is part of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This group of prehistoric barrows just outside Lambourn is typical of the open countryside of the Berkshire Downs.
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Newbury town centre
Newbury has a very vibrant town centre with a great mix of shops, pubs and restaurants along the pedestrianised main streets. There is a twice weekly market and a strong programme of free special events throughout the year.
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Parkway
Discover an exclusive range of top fashion & lifestyle brands in a historical environment right in the heart of Newbury town. Positioned just off Northbrook Street, Parkway Shopping presents John Lewis at home & Debenhams, alongside an exceptional mix of high street and unique boutique stores.
The All About Gardening show opens on Friday April 11th and then on Saturday and Sunday organiser Aztec Events will also be treating visitors to its pawsitively spectacular All About Dogs Show. So whether you’re a serious green-fingered enthusiast or just looking for a ‘grrrreat’ way to entertain the entire family, get online now to www.aztecevents.co.uk, quote promotional code NEW14 and take advantage of the 2FOR1 deal! Alternatively, tickets will be available at Newbury Visitor Information Centre soon.
31 Mar - 5 Apr - According to Farmers Weekly, if all foods were sourced from within 20km of where they were consumed, the country would save £2.1bn in environmental and congestion costs! As part of English Tourism Week, Newbury Visitor Information Centre is focusing on local food and drink producers to show you what fantastic products are available on your doorstep with some FREE scrumptious sampling!
For a map of the area and some great reviews from local residents, from history and from the press then click here. We would also like to hear from you about your visit to the area.
