BID NEWS
Paddington is back in Newbury!
It was a beautiful spring morning in Newbury as hundreds of residents and visitors gathered to celebrate the much-anticipated return
Paddington Return Date Announced
Paddington’s short adventure away from Newbury is nearly over, as Newbury Business Improvement District confirms the town’s beloved statue will
Explore Newbury and Beyond with Go Green Taxis’ Exclusive April Discount
Springtime in Newbury is a delightful season, bringing with it vibrant landscapes, charming countryside attractions, and exciting opportunities for exploring
Newbury BID Krazy Races Unveils 2025 Headline Charity
Krazy Races, in partnership with Newbury BID, is proud to announce Daisy’s Dream as its official headline charity partner for
Volunteers team up for the first Community Clean-Up of 2025
Over 40 volunteers from local businesses joined forces with Newbury BID for the first Community Clean-Up of the year on
Two men sentenced following Paddington statue damage
Two men were sentenced at Reading Magistrates’ Court today for the theft and damage of Newbury’s Paddington statue earlier this
Artisan Market to return in April
Newbury’s popular Artisan Market is set to return on Sunday, April 27, 2025, with a larger footprint across the town
Paddington statue undergoing repairs ahead of reinstallation in Newbury town centre
Newbury made international headlines earlier this month when its beloved bear statue was vandalised overnight, sparking widespread social media attention.
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 Soapbox Derby gears up to take over the town on
A statement on the Paddington statue vandalism
UPDATE 17th March 2025: Paddington statue undergoing repairs ahead of reinstallation in Newbury town centre In the early hours of
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 Newbury on Sunday, 24th August 2025! We’re excited to announce
Berkshire on the map as county awarded national tourism status
Berkshire has been put back on the map this winter after achieving accreditation as a Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP)
Krazy Races Soapbox Derby Hits Newbury This Year
The UK’s largest touring Soapbox Derby is coming to Newbury this summer, and the search is on for 40 fearless
Corn Exchange Newbury Named Overall Winner of the Newbury Christmas Heroes Campaign
The Visit Newbury team is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of our very first Newbury Christmas Heroes campaign, which received hundreds
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 the Racecourse is part of the festivities on Saturday 16th
Visit Newbury Launches Newbury Christmas Heroes Campaign
Visit Newbury is delighted to announce the launch of the Newbury Christmas Heroes campaign, a new initiative designed to celebrate
Jingle All The Way to Newbury’s Christmas Lights Switch On on 16 November
The festive season is upon us, and Newbury is set to dazzle with its biggest Christmas celebration yet! Newbury BID, the
Newbury Welcomes Artisan Market’s Two Day Christmas Extravaganza This Weekend
Embrace the festive spirit while indulging in artistic wonders at the upcoming Newbury Artisan Market: Christmas Edition! This fantastically festive
Newbury BID Champions Small Businesses
December 2 marks the eleventh Small Business Saturday to date, a nationwide initiative providing a much-needed spotlight on local businesses.
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 November, as Newbury experienced a record-breaking turnout at this year’s
Christmas Lights Switch On Festival
Unwrap the Magic of Christmas in Newbury with Visit Newbury’s Christmas Lights Switch On Festival As the holiday season approaches,
Newbury BID Transforms Newbury This Halloween
Newbury, a town steeped in history and charm, transformed into a Halloween wonderland this October, with thousands taking part in
Visit Newbury Announces Free Ghost Town Shop for Halloween
Visit Newbury Announces Free Ghost Town Shop Trail for Halloween Newbury Business Improvement District (BID), the organisation behind Visit Newbury,
Visit Newbury Presents: The Psycho Path Pub Trail
Visit Newbury Presents: The Psycho Path Pub Trail Newbury Business Improvement District (BID), the organisation behind Visit Newbury, has unveiled
Newbury’s Festival of the Moon Wraps Up with Stellar Success
Newbury’s Festival of the Moon Wraps Up with Stellar Success The enchanting Festival of the Moon has concluded its three-week
Join the Celestial Celebration: Newbury’s Festival of the Moon Enters Final Days
Join the Celestial Celebration: Newbury’s Festival of the Moon Enters Final Days 31 August 2023 — Since its launch on
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 Events in the Heart of Town Visit Newbury, the organisation
Newbury BID Launches The Festival of the Moon This Summer
Newbury BID Launches The Festival of the Moon This Summer Newbury Business Improvement District (BID), the not-for-profit organisation behind Visit
Festival Of The Moon
Festival of the Moon Shines Bright as Newbury’s Spectacular Summer Event Launches. Newbury, August 15, 2023 – The moonlit magic
Festival Of The Moon: Newbury’s Exciting Shop Trail Adventure
Festival Of the Moon: Newbury’s Exciting Shop Trail Adventure Visit Newbury, the organisation behind Newbury BID, is inviting families to
Visit Newbury Kicks off the Festival of the Moon Pub Trail
Visit Newbury Kicks Off the Festival of the Moon Pub Trail Visit Newbury, the organisation behind Newbury BID, is celebrating
A perfect day out in the UK’s 12th friendliest town
A perfect day out in the UK’s 12th friendliest town! Newbury’s Festival of the Moon awaits you. It’s official! Booking.com
Newbury BID Introduces Sponsorship Opportunities to Drive Business Growth
Newbury BID Introduces Sponsorship Opportunities to drive Business Growth Newbury Business Improvement District (BID) has announced the launch of new
Festival of the Moon: Pub Trail
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR PUB TRAIL 4, 3, 2,1! The countdown has begun! As part of the Festival of
Festival of the Moon: Shop Trail
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR SHOP TRAIL What’s in the window? Put your space boots on and join Visit Newbury
Entertain the kids without breaking the bank this summer.
Entertain the Kids without breaking the bank this summer Newbury’s Festival of the Moon has you covered! In our current
Newbury BID Announces Deal Deal to Continue Newbury Artisan Market
Newbury BID Announces Deal to Continue Newbury Artisan Market Newbury BID (Business Improvement District), the not-for-profit organisation behind the Visit
Spring into Newbury!
Visit Newbury has announced its Easter Events calendar, designed to entertain the whole family with a series of fun, free
Hello February
2023 is ticking along quickly, and it’s great to see so many businesses thriving. With so many incredible events, webinars,
Annual Round Up
Wow, what a year 2022 was! As COVID was less prominent (thank goodness!), it has been an absolute joy to
Newbury BID announce Christmas Lights Switch-On Festival
The successful event returns for 2022 and Newbury BID invite you to join the festivities! We’re delighted to announce that
Urgent Warning from 150,000 Businesses
Newbury Business Improvement District (BID), the not-for-profit organisation behind the Visit Newbury brand, is backing the Business SOS campaign, alongside
Newbury BID deeply saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Newbury Business Improvement District (BID), the not-for-profit organisation behind the Visit Newbury brand, is deeply saddened by the passing of
Victorian Christmas Fayre announced for Newbury
Save the date for the first themed event of its kind for the town Newbury Business Improvement District (BID) is
Newbury BID launch new Town Trail Maps to support Local Businesses
The Business Improvement District recently launched a brand new ‘Independent Retail’ mapin time for Independents’ Day UK weekend Newbury Business
Newbury BID delighted to welcome multiple new businesses to town
There’s a notable buzz around Newbury as local residents and visitors take advantage of the new and exciting business ventures
Newbury BID’s Summer Marketing Campaign Brightens Town and Aims to Attract New Visitors
Lamppost banners consisting of five different and bespoke artworks showcasing Newbury’s most notable icons and landmarks have recently been installed
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 heard and voted “yes” for another five-year BID term. Ballot
Local support floods in for Newbury BID’s Renewal Ballot
We’re currently in ballot until Thursday 24th February, with the results due to be announced on 25th February. More than
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 11/02/22
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Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 28/01/22
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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 period, from Thursday 27th January until Thursday 24th February. Prior to this
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 14/01/22
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“NEW Town Centre CCTV for Newbury!”- Newbury BID
We recently arranged the installation of a new WIFI-based CCTV system across Newbury town centre for 2022 and beyond. We first became responsible for the town centre CCTV in 2017, when
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 24/12/21
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Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 10/12/21
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Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 26/11/21
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Switch-On Success: Visitors Flock to Newbury for Christmas Lights Festival
We’re delighted to share that their first ever day-long Christmas Lights Switch-On Festival was a huge success. On the day
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 12/11/21
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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 Market coming to town on the weekend of the highly
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 29/10/21
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Newbury Business Improvement District launch new ‘Christmas in Newbury’ marketing campaign
A wide-scale ‘Christmas in Newbury’ marketing campaign has recently been launched by Newbury Business Improvement District (BID), the not-for-profit organisation
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 Berkshire Council to support town centre recovery following the pandemic as
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 15/10/21
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Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 01/10/21
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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 to Newbury this Halloween! From Wednesday 26th to Saturday 29th
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 17/09/21
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Local Businesses Nominate Outstanding Staff for Prize Giveaway
On Thursday 26th August, we reached out to local businesses in Newbury town centre, asking them to nominate outstanding members of
Fortnightly Update from Newbury BID 03/09/21
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Victorian Christmas Fayre announced for Newbury
We’re delighted to confirm that a three-day Victorian Christmas Fayre will be coming to Newbury this year as part of
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 20/08/21
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Weekly Update from Newbury BID 06/08/21
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Weekly Update from Newbury BID 30/07/21
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Support Local Businesses in Stage 4
On Monday 19th July, step 4 of the government’s roadmap came into force, lifting most legal restrictions across the country. This
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 23/07/21
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Weekly Update from Newbury BID 16/07/21
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Moving to Step 4 of the Roadmap: Sector-Specific Actions
With the Government announcing yesterday that the move to Step 4 of the roadmap will take place on Monday 19th
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 09/07/21
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Weekly Update from Newbury BID 02/07/21
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Weekly Update from Newbury BID 25/06/21
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Weekly Update from Newbury BID 18/06/21
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Board of Directors Strengthened as we Look Towards Town Centre Recovery
We are delighted to announce that we have strengthened our Board of Directors and welcomed several new wider Board Members
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 11/06/21
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Weekly Update from Newbury BID 04/06/21
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Weekly Update from Newbury BID 28/05/21
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Weekly Update from Newbury BID 21/05/21
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Weekly Update from Newbury BID 14/05/21
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Support Local as Stage 3 of Re-opening Commences
With less than one week to go until hospitality venues can reopen indoors, the remaining pubs and eateries in Newbury town centre are preparing to welcome back their first customers. Despite
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 07/05/21
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Newbury BID announce new and improved website
We are so thrilled to share with you the re-launch of our Visit Newbury website. Whilst working tirelessly to help non-essential businesses prepare for reopening on Monday
Weekly Update from Newbury BID 30/04/21
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Consumer Confidence High as Newbury Town Centre Footfall Soars
With many retail, hospitality and leisure venues opening their doors last week for the first time in months, visitors flocked
Newbury’s Christmas Window Competition Winners
The results are in! The results of Newbury’s Christmas Window Trail Competition are finally in- albeit later than anticipated thanks
