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The festive season is in full swing, but watch out! Mr.Grinch is set to make a mischievous appearance in the heart of Newbury town centre. With Christmas fast approaching so
This half term, join Newbury’s spookiest trail yet! Go on this ghoulish hunt for a chance to WIN one of FIVE Star Wars Lego sets each worth up to £50!
Newbury BID to host Dino Day this Half Term Newbury Business Improvement District (BID) will keep the little ones entertained this Half Term as it hosts a ‘roarsome’ Dino Day
We’ve recently launched a new Vegan-Friendly Trail Map one year on from its initial launch and ahead of World Vegan Month! We are delighted to support many of the local
We’ve launched a brand new ‘Dog-Friendly’ trail map in time for National Dog Day We’re thrilled to support the local hospitality sector with the launch of our brand-new Newbury Dog-Friendly
Don’t miss the Newbury Vegan Market summer special this August! On Sunday 21st August, we will be delivering the Newbury Vegan Market summer special in partnership with market operators, Vegan
The idyllic market town with a big heart is calling you this summer. Old meets new in our historic market town of Newbury, which is rapidly becoming one of the most vibrant
Newbury Business Improvement District (BID), the not-for-profit organisation behind the Visit Newbury brand, is delighted to share that nearly £800 has been raised for Thatcham-based charity, Swings & Smiles, as
We’re delighted to share an eggs-cellent Entertainment Programme for our upcoming three-day EasterFest, coming to Newbury on Friday 15th April. The Wonderland-themed event is set to attract visitors from across
Bunting has recently been installed across Newbury town centre to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. We organised the colourful bunting to honour Her Majesty The Queen becoming the first British
Giant puppets in the form of colour-changing musical lips are set to visit Newbury town centre for three singalong spectacles on Saturday 23rd April. ‘The Lips’ deliver a contemporary mix
We’ve joined forces with local charity Swings & Smiles to ensure the Easter Bunny hops its way into Newbury this Easter. The partnership will deliver Easter Craft Workshops and
Mother’s Day is nearly here. Luckily for us, Newbury is not only bursting with glorious gifts, but also has its fair share of afternoon tea treats and luxury experiences for
Newbury is lucky to home the UK’s largest non-maintained special school for the deaf. Here, we hear from the very people working to secure a future for deaf children and
We’re delighted to announce that a three-day EasterFest will be coming to Newbury as part of an enhanced offering for the town in the Easter holidays. Arriving on Friday 15th
We’ve made it to the finals of the Little Ankle Biter 2022 Awards in the ‘Best Local Family Friendly Event’ category for their Family Fun Days, held in Newbury last
On Sunday 20th February, we will be delivering the first Vegan Market of 2022 in Newbury town centre. We’re delighted to be working with market operators Vegan Fairs Ltd once
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the clock is ticking for you to find your loved one the perfect gift to make them swoon this 14th February. We’ve curated
With some cafés and pubs thrown in for good measure… Trying your hand at Veganuary or ditching meat for good this year? From revived vegan brunches, yummy veggie lunches and
Do you know of an organisation that would be interested in taking on the 47-year-old community event? We initially took on Crafty Craft as a temporary measure until a permanent
Following the recent release of our official Events Programme for our extended Christmas Lights Switch-On Festival, there is no better time to tell you about one of our participating town
From Monday 18th to Sunday 31st October, local residents and visitors to Newbury can enjoy Halloween-themed activities across the town centre. Following the successes of multiple family-focused initiatives in Newbury, including last year’s Halloween Trail and more recently, Newbury’s Family Fun
We’re delighted to reveal a vibrant, attractive, and contemporary art mural in Newbury – an idea derived and brought to fruition by the us, your BID, with the aim of
Seven music acts, four classic children’s characters, three Sundays of live music, and two Family Fun Days down; Newbury’s free, open-air Summer Series of Events will soon come to an end, as only two of the seven events remain. Last week’s events, Fairytale
Newbury’s free, open-air Summer Series of Events is well underway, and crowds of visitors have gathered to watch the events unfold in Newbury town centre despite July’s temperamental downpours. The
We’re delighted to announce that it has secured a date for a Newbury Food and Drink Festival. Taking place as a 1-day special for 2021, the festival is an exciting
Newbury’s free, open-air Summer Series of Events is to be welcomed with open arms this weekendas the first event takes its town centre stage. The first of the Series, titled
Newbury is set to be brought back to life as never before this summer with our free, open-air Summer Series of Events. The series is due to bring together local residents and
We’re thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of Newbury Vegan Market. We can confirm the market will return to the town centre on Sunday 8th August, and it is
Re-Visit Newbury, the quintessentially English market town where history meets imagination. Unsurprisingly, Newbury has been put on the map in recent years for its prestigious racecourse and for starring on the small (and big) screen in Downtown Abbey. The hit ITV series starring Maggie Smith and Lily James was filmed in Newbury’s famous 15th century country house, Highclere
It’s coming home this summer! After countless domestic league games with empty stadiums and a year’s delay, Euro 2020 is finally here. Football fans up and down the UK normally
We’re backing Keep Britain Tidy’s largest litter picking campaign- the Great British Spring Clean- and are asking you to get involved. Running until Sunday 13th June, the Great British Spring Clean encourages towns, businesses and residents up
We’re delighted to share that the return of Newbury’s Artisan Market was a huge success. On Sunday 30th May, Newbury town centre experienced its busiest Sunday since Sunday 8th March 2020, before the
On Sunday 30th May, we will be delivering the first Artisan Market in Newbury town centre since before the pandemic began. We’re delighted to be working with new operators, LSD Promotions – an outdoor event and market specialist –
We are delighted to announce the much-awaited return of the Newbury Artisan Market. From Sunday 30th May, visitors from near and far can experience the sizzling smells of the Artisan Market once again, by attending
It’s about time we were able to share with you all a list of Newbury’s upcoming events, what’s on, and things to do. Not as though this was ever for
On Monday 3rd May, we announced the winners for this year’s NHS Heroes-themed Crafty Craft competition, and were delighted to receive 70 entries for the first-ever digital version of the event. We encouraged residents, businesses, community groups, and schools in the
The deadline for digital Crafty Craft entries has passed and we are delighted to confirm that 70 entries have been received for the competition, suggesting the local community is keen
Take this next step safely and kindly to help your favourite pubs and restaurants in Newbury remain open From Monday 12th April, Newbury’s pubs and restaurants can finally begin to
With eight new businesses in town this Spring, there’s all the more reason to re-visit Newbury… As we prepare to return to ‘normal’ life, you might find yourself having that
We’re delighted to share that there will be a fantastic selection of town centre venues to visit as we emerge from lockdown Our local businesses need your support as they
As of Monday 12th April, the second stage of easing lockdown 3 commences, allowing many organisations to reopen for business once again. This second stage of lockdown easing means that
Celebrating some of our amazing business owners in Newbury for International Women’s Day Month! To celebrate International Women’s Day 2021, we interviewed some of our leading ladies of local businesses
Because home is where the heart is… As we settle into another month of ‘closed for business’, we empathise with those feelings of ‘I’ve had enough’ and ‘I’m over it’.
Because being vegan is about more than just what you eat. There’s no denying that Veganism is a way of life. It’s a lifestyle choice that goes way beyond picking
Trying Veganuary this year? Or is ‘Meatless Monday’ your New Year’s resolution? Newbury has you covered. Last year, over 400,000 of us turned our noses up at halloumi fries (in
Whether you’re a lady of leisure or prefer the simple things in life… Us ladies should be very proud of ourselves this year. From balancing working from home with attempting
Whether you’re a dog lover or enjoy companionship of more feline friends, our pets bring a lot of love and happiness into our lives. The team here at Visit Newbury
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Grab your coats, pick up your bags and be sure to head into Newbury this December. Despite all of the madness we’ve
Dad, Son, Grandad, Husband, Boyfriend, Brother, Uncle… We’ve all got a special Mr Someone in our life. Whether your brother has been busy working hard from home, your husband’s doing
Newbury’s festive-themed lights are back and officially lighting up the town centre! Visit Newbury, which is funded by the businesses of Newbury town centre and managed by Newbury Business Improvement District (BID), recently shared their Virtual Christmas Lights Switch-On event with the
Children – the main cause of restless nights but the best reason for getting up early in the morning. Kids have been through a lot this year, with disruptions to
Because there really is no place like home… Undeniably, we’ve all spent more time at home this year than we had originally planned. With a ‘stay at home’ message rolled
When the weather outside is frightful, taking time for you is so delightful… It’s undeniable that self care can- and should be – prioritised all year round. However, with Christmas
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