It was a beautiful spring morning in Newbury as hundreds of residents and visitors gathered to celebrate the much-anticipated return of the town’s beloved Paddington statue on Wednesday, 9th April.
Paddington’s short adventure away from Newbury is nearly over, as Newbury Business Improvement District confirms the town’s beloved statue will be returning to its rightful home this week. Following essential
Krazy Races, in partnership with Newbury BID, is proud to announce Daisy’s Dream as its official headline charity partner for the inaugural Newbury BID Krazy Races on Sunday, 24th August
Two men were sentenced at Reading Magistrates’ Court today for the theft and damage of Newbury’s Paddington statue earlier this month. Following the court proceedings, Trish Willetts, Newbury BID CEO
Newbury’s popular Artisan Market is set to return on Sunday, April 27, 2025, with a larger footprint across the town and a whole variety of new and favourite makers, bakers,
Newbury made international headlines earlier this month when its beloved bear statue was vandalised overnight, sparking widespread social media attention. The story quickly gained traction across local and national media
The excitement is building as the Newbury BID Krazy Races Soapbox Derby gears up to take over the town on Sunday, 24th August 2025! With preparations well underway, the public
UPDATE 17th March 2025: Paddington statue undergoing repairs ahead of reinstallation in Newbury town centre In the early hours of Sunday 2nd March, Newbury’s much-loved Paddington statue was vandalised and
The Newbury BID Krazy Races Soapbox Derby is coming to Newbury on Sunday, 24th August 2025! We’re excited to announce the search for the Headline Charity partner for the event,
The UK’s largest touring Soapbox Derby is coming to Newbury this summer, and the search is on for 40 fearless teams ready to race for glory! Krazy Races will take
Newbury is set for its biggest Christmas celebration yet and the Racecourse is part of the festivities on Saturday 16th November. The official afterparty will see Denise Van Outen perform
The festive season is upon us, and Newbury is set to dazzle with its biggest Christmas celebration yet! Newbury BID, the not-for-profit organisation behind Visit Newbury, is thrilled to announce an expanded
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
Embrace the festive spirit while indulging in artistic wonders at the upcoming Newbury Artisan Market: Christmas Edition! This fantastically festive event is scheduled to grace the streets of Newbury on
December 2 marks the eleventh Small Business Saturday to date, a nationwide initiative providing a much-needed spotlight on local businesses. Small businesses have occasionally been overlooked in favour of larger
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. Marking the official commencement of
Unwrap the Magic of Christmas in Newbury with Visit Newbury’s Christmas Lights Switch On Festival As the holiday season approaches, Newbury is embracing the spirit of Christmas with open arms,
Newbury, a town steeped in history and charm, transformed into a Halloween wonderland this October, with thousands taking part in an array of thrilling experiences that left visitors spellbound. The
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!
Visit Newbury Announces Free Ghost Town Shop Trail for Halloween Newbury Business Improvement District (BID), the organisation behind Visit Newbury, has announced a thrilling free experience for families this October
Visit Newbury Presents: The Psycho Path Pub Trail Newbury Business Improvement District (BID), the organisation behind Visit Newbury, has unveiled the Psycho Path Pub Trail, a unique Halloween experience for
Newbury’s Festival of the Moon Wraps Up with Stellar Success The enchanting Festival of the Moon has concluded its three-week lunar extravaganza, leaving visitors spellbound with over 100 celestial-themed events
Join the Celestial Celebration: Newbury’s Festival of the Moon Enters Final Days 31 August 2023 — Since its launch on 15 August, the Festival of the Moon has illuminated Newbury
Visit Newbury Welcomes You to a Summer Spectacular: Over 100 Events in the Heart of Town Visit Newbury, the organisation behind Newbury BID, warmly invites you this summer to enjoy
Newbury BID Launches The Festival of the Moon This Summer Newbury Business Improvement District (BID), the not-for-profit organisation behind Visit Newbury, is welcoming the artist Luke Jerram’s remarkable installation, the
Festival Of the Moon: Newbury’s Exciting Shop Trail Adventure Visit Newbury, the organisation behind Newbury BID, is inviting families to step into a lunar adventure with the Festival of the
Visit Newbury Kicks Off the Festival of the Moon Pub Trail Visit Newbury, the organisation behind Newbury BID, is celebrating the launch of the much-anticipated Festival of the Moon with
A perfect day out in the UK’s 12th friendliest town! Newbury’s Festival of the Moon awaits you. It’s official! Booking.com has awarded Newbury the title of 12th friendliest town in
Newbury BID Introduces Sponsorship Opportunities to drive Business Growth Newbury Business Improvement District (BID) has announced the launch of new sponsorship opportunities, aimed at supporting businesses and driving growth. As
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR PUB TRAIL 4, 3, 2,1! The countdown has begun! As part of the Festival of the Moon, Newbury’s summer pub trail launches on 15 August!
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR SHOP TRAIL What’s in the window? Put your space boots on and join Visit Newbury on a fantastic moon themed, family-fun, trail around some of
Newbury BID Announces Deal to Continue Newbury Artisan Market Newbury BID (Business Improvement District), the not-for-profit organisation behind the Visit Newbury brand which was established by local businesses for local
Visit Newbury has announced its Easter Events calendar, designed to entertain the whole family with a series of fun, free experiences over Half Term. Jump to Sign Up! The events,
The successful event returns for 2022 and Newbury BID invite you to join the festivities! We’re delighted to announce that the annual Christmas Lights Switch-On event will be returning for
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
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
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 confirm that a three-day Victorian Christmas Fayre will be coming to Newbury this year as part of an enhanced festive offering for the town. Taking place across the first
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
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
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
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