Explore the fascinating history of Newbury through a series of walks taking place throughout the summer. The walks are led by local history experts providing commentary and answering questions as the walk proceeds. The pace is leisurely and the ground level. Each walk lasts approximately 2 hours and starts at the Corn Exchange in the …
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. Corn Exchange Newbury reopened the Old Library earlier in 2026 having repurposed and refurbished this wonderful local heritage building. The Old Library has now become a vibrant …
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. Meet members from the Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers (KVGWSD) who will show you some of the traditional skills such as spinning and weaving, …
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Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. Join a guided tour of relevant graves in Newtown Road Cemetery, where the Friends of Newtown Road Cemetery have researched a large number of people buried in …
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Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. Meet members from the Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers, Spinners and Dyers (KVGWSD) who will show you some of the traditional skills such as spinning and weaving, …
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Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. Head along to to celebrate 20 years of Shaw House being open to the public! Shaw House will be FREE of charge to visit on the Heritage …
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. The public are invited to view the Council Chamber, The Civic Staircase, The Town Hall portraits, the Council’s maces and other civic regalia. This includes the Town …
On Saturday 19th September, Charles I returns to Newbury after 383 years, to mark the day before the fateful First Battle of Newbury. Head along to Newbury Market Place where the Newbury Town Cryer will be heralding the King's return to Newbury, and you'll have the chance to meet King Charles I, Queen Mary, and …
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. Take a guided tour of the Cold War Decontamination Suite at the former US Airbase. This rare opportunity offers access to a normally closed part of the …
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Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. To encourage interest in battlefield heritage, the Battlefields Trust and its partner organisations are arranging a series of battlefield walks in September 2026, including this walk covering …
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Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. Head along to to celebrate 20 years of Shaw House being open to the public! Shaw House will be FREE of charge to visit on the Heritage …
Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – and it’s all free. Take a guided tour of the Cold War Decontamination Suite at the former US Airbase. This rare opportunity offers access to a normally closed part of the …
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