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Antique & Vintage Street Market returns, 2026 dates announced
Newbury BID is delighted to confirm that the Antique &
25 February, 2026
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Newbury BID Krazy Races: team sign-up offer!
Now that 2026 is well underway, we’re already looking forward
18 February, 2026
Attractions
The Newbury Pancake Race is back!
*Update 3rd February 2026* Along with the event organisers Refugee
15 January, 2026
Business
Your vote counts! It’s time to pick your favourite charity in the People’s Choice Award 2025.
The nominations are in and the shortlist has been announced
20 October, 2025
Attractions
Back by popular demand – Newbury BID Krazy Races returns in 2026!
Newbury, you asked for it… and we listened! After the
2 October, 2025
Business
September Community Clean-Up tackles rubbish and graffiti in Newbury town centre
We’d like to share a huge thank you to all
18 September, 2025
Attractions
Newbury goes Krazy! Thousands enjoy Newbury’s first Krazy Races Soapbox Challenge
On a sunny August Bank Holiday Sunday, thousands of spectators
27 August, 2025
Business
Visit Newbury and Newbury BID sponsor brand new People’s Choice Award at this year’s Greenham Trust Charity Awards.
We are so proud to be sponsoring the brand new
29 July, 2025
Business
Shop late and dine out – Late Night Shopping comes to Newbury this summer.
This summer, Visit Newbury is excited to announce two evenings
30 June, 2025
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10 April, 2025
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Paddington Return Date Announced
Paddington’s short adventure away from Newbury is nearly over, as
7 April, 2025
Business
Explore Newbury and Beyond with Go Green Taxis’ Exclusive April Discount
Springtime in Newbury is a delightful season, bringing with it
2 April, 2025
Attractions
Newbury BID Krazy Races Unveils 2025 Headline Charity
Krazy Races, in partnership with Newbury BID, is proud to
28 March, 2025
Business
Volunteers team up for the first Community Clean-Up of 2025
Over 40 volunteers from local businesses joined forces with Newbury
26 March, 2025
Attractions
Two men sentenced following Paddington statue damage
Two men were sentenced at Reading Magistrates’ Court today for
25 March, 2025
Attractions
Artisan Market to return in April
Newbury’s popular Artisan Market is set to return on Sunday,
20 March, 2025
Attractions
Paddington statue undergoing repairs ahead of reinstallation in Newbury town centre
Newbury made international headlines earlier this month when its beloved
17 March, 2025
Attractions
Public vote now open to choose Headline Charity Partner for the Newbury BID Krazy Races Soapbox Derby!
The excitement is building as the Newbury BID Krazy Races
14 March, 2025
Attractions
A statement on the Paddington statue vandalism
UPDATE 17th March 2025: Paddington statue undergoing repairs ahead of
2 March, 2025
Attractions
Calling All Newbury Charities: Apply now to become the Headline Charity for the Newbury BID Krazy Races!
The Newbury BID Krazy Races Soapbox Derby is coming to
24 February, 2025
Arts & Culture
Berkshire on the map as county awarded national tourism status
Berkshire has been put back on the map this winter
20 February, 2025
Attractions
Krazy Races Soapbox Derby Hits Newbury This Year
The UK’s largest touring Soapbox Derby is coming to Newbury
16 January, 2025
Arts & Culture
Corn Exchange Newbury Named Overall Winner of the Newbury Christmas Heroes Campaign
The Visit Newbury team is thrilled to announce the overwhelming
16 December, 2024
Attractions
Win a pair of tickets to the official Christmas Lights Switch On Afterparty, 16th November at Newbury Racecourse!
Newbury is set for its biggest Christmas celebration yet and
6 November, 2024
Business
Visit Newbury Launches Newbury Christmas Heroes Campaign
Visit Newbury is delighted to announce the launch of the
16 October, 2024
Attractions
Jingle All The Way to Newbury’s Christmas Lights Switch On on 16 November
The festive season is upon us, and Newbury is set
1 October, 2024
Attractions
Watch Out There’s A Green Man About!
The festive season is in full swing, but watch out!
4 December, 2023
Newbury Welcomes Artisan Market’s Two Day Christmas Extravaganza This Weekend
Embrace the festive spirit while indulging in artistic wonders at
30 November, 2023
Attractions
Newbury BID Champions Small Businesses
December 2 marks the eleventh Small Business Saturday to date,
30 November, 2023
Attractions
3,2,1! Newbury’s Christmas Lights Switch On Festival Illuminates Town with Unparalleled Festive Spirit
The air was filled with festive cheer on Saturday 18
21 November, 2023
Attractions
Christmas Lights Switch On Festival
Unwrap the Magic of Christmas in Newbury with Visit Newbury’s
1 November, 2023
Attractions
Newbury BID Transforms Newbury This Halloween
Newbury, a town steeped in history and charm, transformed into
1 November, 2023
Attractions
Ghost Town Family Trail Bartholomew Street Edition
This half term, join Newbury’s spookiest trail yet! Go on
28 September, 2023
Attractions
Visit Newbury Announces Free Ghost Town Shop for Halloween
Visit Newbury Announces Free Ghost Town Shop Trail for Halloween
28 September, 2023
Attractions
Visit Newbury Presents: The Psycho Path Pub Trail
Visit Newbury Presents: The Psycho Path Pub Trail Newbury Business
28 September, 2023
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Newbury’s Festival of the Moon Wraps Up with Stellar Success
Newbury’s Festival of the Moon Wraps Up with Stellar Success
5 September, 2023
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Join the Celestial Celebration: Newbury’s Festival of the Moon Enters Final Days
Join the Celestial Celebration: Newbury’s Festival of the Moon Enters
31 August, 2023
Attractions
Visit Newbury Welcomes You to a Summer Spectacular: Over 100 Events in the Heart of Town
Visit Newbury Welcomes You to a Summer Spectacular: Over 100
20 August, 2023
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Newbury BID Launches The Festival of the Moon This Summer
Newbury BID Launches The Festival of the Moon This Summer
17 August, 2023
Business
15 August, 2023
Attractions
Festival Of The Moon: Newbury’s Exciting Shop Trail Adventure
Festival Of the Moon: Newbury’s Exciting Shop Trail Adventure Visit
13 August, 2023
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Visit Newbury Kicks off the Festival of the Moon Pub Trail
Visit Newbury Kicks Off the Festival of the Moon Pub
13 August, 2023
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A perfect day out in the UK’s 12th friendliest town
A perfect day out in the UK’s 12th friendliest town!
11 August, 2023
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Newbury BID Introduces Sponsorship Opportunities to Drive Business Growth
Newbury BID Introduces Sponsorship Opportunities to drive Business Growth Newbury
7 August, 2023
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7 August, 2023
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7 August, 2023
Business
Entertain the kids without breaking the bank this summer.
Entertain the Kids without breaking the bank this summer Newbury’s
5 August, 2023
Attractions
Newbury BID Announces Deal Deal to Continue Newbury Artisan Market
Newbury BID Announces Deal to Continue Newbury Artisan Market Newbury
30 July, 2023
Attractions
Spring into Newbury!
Visit Newbury has announced its Easter Events calendar, designed to
3 March, 2023
Arts & Culture
Newbury BID to host Dino Day this Half Term
Newbury BID to host Dino Day this Half Term Newbury
1 February, 2023
Business
1 February, 2023
Attractions
Newbury BID announce Christmas Lights Switch-On Festival
The successful event returns for 2022 and Newbury BID invite
11 October, 2022
Visit Newbury launch new Vegan-Friendly Map one year on!
We’ve recently launched a new Vegan-Friendly Trail Map one year
20 September, 2022
Business
Urgent Warning from 150,000 Businesses
Newbury Business Improvement District (BID), the not-for-profit organisation behind the
9 September, 2022
Business
Newbury BID deeply saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Newbury Business Improvement District (BID), the not-for-profit organisation behind the
9 September, 2022
Business
Victorian Christmas Fayre announced for Newbury
Save the date for the first themed event of its
31 August, 2022
Attractions
Discover Dog-Friendly venues and walks in Newbury Town Centre with a new Map
We’ve launched a brand new ‘Dog-Friendly’ trail map in time
19 August, 2022
Attractions
Newbury Vegan Market returns for summer
Don’t miss the Newbury Vegan Market summer special this August!
2 August, 2022
Business
Newbury BID launch new Town Trail Maps to support Local Businesses
The Business Improvement District recently launched a brand new ‘Independent
18 July, 2022
Business
Newbury BID delighted to welcome multiple new businesses to town
There’s a notable buzz around Newbury as local residents and
8 July, 2022
Business
Newbury BID’s Summer Marketing Campaign Brightens Town and Aims to Attract New Visitors
Lamppost banners consisting of five different and bespoke artworks showcasing
4 July, 2022
Attractions
17 June, 2022
Attractions
Newbury BID’s Fundraising Success for Local Charity
Newbury Business Improvement District (BID), the not-for-profit organisation behind the
6 May, 2022
Attractions
Eggs-cellent entertainment announced for Newbury EasterFest
We’re delighted to share an eggs-cellent Entertainment Programme for our
12 April, 2022
Attractions
Bunting brightens Newbury to mark the upcoming Jubilee
Bunting has recently been installed across Newbury town centre to
8 April, 2022
Arts & Culture
Giant puppet company swap film and TV for Newbury this April as colour-changing musical Lips visit town
Giant puppets in the form of colour-changing musical lips are
25 March, 2022
Attractions
More egg-citing activities announced for Newbury this Easter
We’ve joined forces with local charity Swings & Smiles to
25 March, 2022
Shopping
Mother’s Day: Your Local Gift Guide
Mother’s Day is nearly here. Luckily for us, Newbury is
16 March, 2022
Health & Beauty
World Hearing Day: An insight into Newbury’s very own school for deaf children
Newbury is lucky to home the UK’s largest non-maintained special
3 March, 2022
Business
Over £1.2million of investment secured for Newbury Town Centre as businesses vote “yes” to 5 more years of Newbury BID
Newbury Business Improvement District (BID) businesses have made their voices
24 February, 2022
Business
Local support floods in for Newbury BID’s Renewal Ballot
We’re currently in ballot until Thursday 24th February, with the
22 February, 2022
Attractions
EasterFest confirmed for Newbury Town Centre
We’re delighted to announce that a three-day EasterFest will be
22 February, 2022
Attractions
Vote for our Family Fun Days in ‘Best Local Family Friendly Event’
We’ve made it to the finals of the Little Ankle
22 February, 2022
Business
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 11/02/22
Welcome to your fortnightly update from the Newbury BID team,
11 February, 2022
Attractions
Newbury Vegan Market returns for 2022
On Sunday 20th February, we will be delivering the first
11 February, 2022
Shopping
Valentine’s Day: Gifts from the heart of Newbury
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the clock is
3 February, 2022
Business
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 28/01/22
Welcome to your fortnightly update from the Newbury BID team,
28 January, 2022
Business
Newbury BID prepare for Ballot and ask businesses to vote “YES!” for a further 5-year term
We are preparing to go to ballot over a 4-week
25 January, 2022
Food & Drink
The best vegan (& veggie!) restaurants in Newbury
With some cafés and pubs thrown in for good measure…
20 January, 2022
Business
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 14/01/22
Welcome to your fortnightly update from the Newbury BID team,
14 January, 2022
Business
“NEW Town Centre CCTV for Newbury!”- Newbury BID
We recently arranged the installation of a new WIFI-based CCTV system across Newbury town
14 January, 2022
Business
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 24/12/21
Welcome to your fortnightly update from the Newbury BID team,
24 December, 2021
Business
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 10/12/21
Welcome to your fortnightly update from the Newbury BID team,
10 December, 2021
Arts & Culture
Newbury Crafty Craft is seeking a new organiser for 2022 onwards!
Do you know of an organisation that would be interested
7 December, 2021
Business
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 26/11/21
Welcome to your fortnightly update from the Newbury BID team,
26 November, 2021
Business
Switch-On Success: Visitors Flock to Newbury for Christmas Lights Festival
We’re delighted to share that their first ever day-long Christmas
24 November, 2021
Arts & Culture
Over Three Hundred Years of History: How Newbury’s Oldest Store continues to look ahead to Christmas and the Future!
Following the recent release of our official Events Programme for
17 November, 2021
Business
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 12/11/21
Welcome to your fortnightly update from the Newbury BID team,
12 November, 2021
Business
Newbury BID declare Newbury ‘Vegan-friendly’ – and not just for World Vegan Month!
We’re thrilled to not only announce an all-new Vegan Christmas
8 November, 2021
Business
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 29/10/21
Welcome to your fortnightly update from the Newbury BID team,
29 October, 2021
Business
Newbury Business Improvement District launch new ‘Christmas in Newbury’ marketing campaign
A wide-scale ‘Christmas in Newbury’ marketing campaign has recently been
28 October, 2021
Business
Newbury Business Improvement District receives funds to support town centre recovery post-pandemic
We’re delighted to have been allocated up to £100,000 by West
28 October, 2021
Business
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 15/10/21
Welcome to your fortnightly update from the Newbury BID team,
15 October, 2021
Business
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 01/10/21
Welcome to your fortnightly update from the Newbury BID team,
1 October, 2021
Arts & Culture
Town Centre Collaboration to Deliver Halloween in Newbury
From Monday 18th to Sunday 31st October, local residents and visitors to Newbury can enjoy Halloween-themed
29 September, 2021
Business
Festival of Frights creeps to Newbury Town Centre for a long Halloween Weekend
We’re joining Parkway Shopping to bring three spook-tacular FREE events
20 September, 2021
Business
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 17/09/21
Welcome to your fortnightly update from the Newbury BID team,
18 September, 2021
Business
Local Businesses Nominate Outstanding Staff for Prize Giveaway
On Thursday 26th August, we reached out to local businesses in
17 September, 2021
Business
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 03/09/21
Welcome to your fortnightly update from the Newbury BID team,
3 September, 2021
Attractions
Victorian Christmas Fayre announced for Newbury
We’re delighted to confirm that a three-day Victorian Christmas Fayre
31 August, 2021
Business
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 20/08/21
Welcome to your fortnightly update from the Newbury BID team,
20 August, 2021
Arts & Culture
Art Mural Set to bring Smiles and Visitors into Newbury
We’re delighted to reveal a vibrant, attractive, and contemporary art
17 August, 2021
Leisure
Visit Newbury’s Summer Series- The Ultimate Events
Seven music acts, four classic children’s characters, three Sundays of live music, and two Family Fun
17 August, 2021
Business
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 06/08/21
Welcome to your weekly update from the Newbury BID team,
6 August, 2021
Leisure
Visit Newbury’s Summer Series of Events- The Story so Far
Newbury’s free, open-air Summer Series of Events is well underway,
3 August, 2021
Leisure
Food and Drink Festival confirmed for Newbury
We’re delighted to announce that it has secured a date
3 August, 2021
Business
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 30/07/21
Welcome to your weekly update from the Newbury BID team,
30 July, 2021
Business
Support Local Businesses in Stage 4
On Monday 19th July, step 4 of the government’s roadmap came
27 July, 2021
Business
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 23/07/21
Welcome to your weekly update from the Newbury BID team,
23 July, 2021
Leisure
Visit Newbury this Sunday for a day of DJ Jams and Artisanal Treats
Newbury’s free, open-air Summer Series of Events is to be
23 July, 2021
Business
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 16/07/21
Welcome to your weekly update from the Newbury BID team,
17 July, 2021
Business
Moving to Step 4 of the Roadmap: Sector-Specific Actions
With the Government announcing yesterday that the move to Step
13 July, 2021
Leisure
Summer Series of Events to kick-off in Newbury
Newbury is set to be brought back to life as
13 July, 2021
Business
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 09/07/21
Welcome to your weekly update from the Newbury BID team,
9 July, 2021
Business
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 02/07/21
Welcome to your weekly update from the Newbury BID team,
2 July, 2021
Leisure
Visit Newbury announce the return of Newbury Vegan Market
We’re thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of Newbury
29 June, 2021
Business
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 25/06/21
Welcome to your weekly update from the Newbury BID team,
25 June, 2021
Business
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 18/06/21
Welcome to your weekly update from the Newbury BID team,
18 June, 2021
Leisure
Make Newbury your Destination of Choice this Summer
Re-Visit Newbury, the quintessentially English market town where history meets imagination. Unsurprisingly, Newbury has been put
18 June, 2021
Business
Board of Directors Strengthened as we Look Towards Town Centre Recovery
We are delighted to announce that we have strengthened our
17 June, 2021
Business
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 11/06/21
Welcome to your weekly update from the Newbury BID team,
11 June, 2021
Leisure
Euro 2020: Where to Watch in Newbury Town Centre
It’s coming home this summer! After countless domestic league games
11 June, 2021
Business
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 04/06/21
Welcome to your weekly update from the Newbury BID team,
4 June, 2021
Leisure
Show Love for your Special Lockdown Place
We’re backing Keep Britain Tidy’s largest litter picking campaign- the
3 June, 2021
Leisure
Surge in Footfall for Newbury thanks to the Return of the Artisan Market
We’re delighted to share that the return of Newbury’s Artisan
1 June, 2021
Business
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 28/05/21
Welcome to your weekly update from the Newbury BID team,
28 May, 2021
Leisure
Traders Announced for the Return of Newbury’s Artisan Market
On Sunday 30th May, we will be delivering the first Artisan Market in
26 May, 2021
Business
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 21/05/21
Welcome to your weekly update from the Newbury BID team,
22 May, 2021
Business
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 14/05/21
Welcome to your weekly update from the Newbury BID team,
14 May, 2021
Business
Support Local as Stage 3 of Re-opening Commences
With less than one week to go until hospitality venues can reopen indoors,
14 May, 2021
Leisure
Visit Newbury celebrate the return of the Artisan Market
We are delighted to announce the much-awaited return of the
14 May, 2021
Leisure
20 Things to Do in Newbury this Month and Beyond
It’s about time we were able to share with you
14 May, 2021
Business
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 07/05/21
Welcome to your weekly update from the Newbury BID team,
7 May, 2021
Business
Newbury BID announce new and improved website
We are so thrilled to share with you the re-launch
5 May, 2021
Arts & Culture
Newbury Stands With Local NHS Heroes
On Monday 3rd May, we announced the winners for this year’s NHS Heroes-themed Crafty Craft competition, and
5 May, 2021
Business
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 30/04/21
Welcome to your weekly update from the Newbury BID team,
30 April, 2021
Arts & Culture
Visit Newbury Delighted with Crafty Craft Competition Turnout
The deadline for digital Crafty Craft entries has passed and
28 April, 2021
Business
Consumer Confidence High as Newbury Town Centre Footfall Soars
With many retail, hospitality and leisure venues opening their doors
20 April, 2021
Food & Drink
Take this Next Step Safely and Kindly
Take this next step safely and kindly to help your
10 April, 2021
Shopping
9 April, 2021
Food & Drink
8 April, 2021
Food & Drink
5 April, 2021
Shopping
Leading Ladies of Local Business
Celebrating some of our amazing business owners in Newbury for
31 March, 2021
Business
Newbury’s Christmas Window Competition Winners
The results are in! The results of Newbury’s Christmas Window
16 February, 2021
Shopping
4 February, 2021
Veganuary: Top Tips for buying Vegan
Because being vegan is about more than just what you
21 January, 2021
Food & Drink
Where to get your vegan fix in Newbury this Veganuary
Trying Veganuary this year? Or is ‘Meatless Monday’ your New
15 January, 2021
18 December, 2020
Shopping
11 December, 2020
Leisure
10 Things to Do in Newbury this Festive Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Grab your
9 December, 2020
Shopping
4 December, 2020
Attractions
Virtual Christmas Lights Switch-On Success in Newbury
Newbury’s festive-themed lights are back and officially lighting up the town centre! Visit Newbury, which is funded
1 December, 2020
Shopping
26 November, 2020
Shopping
20 November, 2020
Shopping
12 November, 2020
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