“Diaries survive while feelings slip away. They are the skeleton on which posterity puts flesh.” Osborne House 1901. As Victoria faces the final days of her reign, she clings to her diaries, the carefully kept record of a life defined by love, duty and profound loss. Into this certainty comes her younger self, forcing the …
Rocket Propelled Games is a welcoming, family friendly board game cafe in Newbury, designed to be an inclusive community hub, offering a library of board games for all ages, alongside a cafe serving food and drink. If you are ever looking for a chat, a cuppa and some company, you can pop every Monday between …
The Coat & Bear hosts a weekly quiz night every Tuesday at 7pm. Maximum teams of 6 people, with entry costing £2pp. There are some great prizes to be won too: 1st place: £40 Heartwood Inns voucher 2nd to last place: a bottle of house wine You can book a table by calling the Coat …
Join Waterstones Newbury as it marks the paperback release of Elodie Harper's 'Boudicca's Daughter'. Deploying the same gripping plot dynamics and unforgettable sense of time and place that she used in the bestselling 'Wolf Den' trilogy, this is a powerful tale of the child of one of Ancient Rome's most implaccable foes. Excitingly, Elodie will …
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You've seen her cuddling orangutans, being Wide Awake on Saturday mornings and almost skating to glory on Dancing on Ice. Now, wildlife TV legend Michaela Strachan swaps the binoculars for the spotlight in her brand-new live theatre show Not Just A Wild Life. Marking 40 years in the public eye - on our screens, in …
Don't miss Quiz Night at The Dolphin, taking place every Wednesday from 7:30pm to 10pm - book your table by visiting the pub's website in the link below!
Newbury Market has a long history and it is believed to have been around since Anglo-Saxon times. They have a wide variety of goods, with traditional stalls alongside plants & flowers, craft items, clothing and local produce. Learn more at the link below.
After selling out arenas across Europe, The West End Tenors embark on their first UK Tour, bringing their smash hit show to Newbury! Celebrating the greatest triumphs of musical theatre and film, their spine-tingling vocals are not to be missed, leaving audiences breathless from start to finish. The cast of The West End Tenors have …
Introducing the Mayor of Newbury's Quiz Night in Aid of Berkshire Youth! On Thursday 30th April, round up your smartest friends and head along for an unforgettable night supporting the local charity that provides vital services and activities for young people at Newbury's much-loved Waterside Centre. Tickets cost £10 per person (max 6 per team) …
Every first Friday of the month Newbury's very own gaming experts, Rocket Propelled Games, host a fun quiz with 6 rounds - including a practical games round! The quiz starts at 7pm, and tickets cost £2.50 per person. Once finished, you can keep playing games until late, as the table is all yours until 10pm. …
Existing to bring a roadshow of comedic brilliance to your doorstep, The Comedy Network has been a proving ground for some of the biggest names in British comedy. Household names like Lee Mack, Russell Howard, Jenny Eclair, Ed Gamble and Lou Sanders have all cut their teeth on the network circuit. Previous line-ups have included …
Newbury Market has a long history and it is believed to have been around since Anglo-Saxon times. They have a wide variety of goods, with traditional stalls alongside plants & flowers, craft items, clothing and local produce. Learn more at the link below.
Organised by one of Newbury Soup Kitchen's dedicated volunteers, the UK's leading Take That tribute band Re-Take That will be taking centre stage at Shaw Social Club for a special fundraising event supporting the charity! Learn more via the link below.
Get ready for an electrifying night of music and fun at A Sky Full of Stars, the ultimate tribute to Coldplay! Join us for an unforgettable evening that captures the exhilarating essence of one of the world's most iconic bands! This isn’t just a concert; it’s a vibrant celebration! Whether you’re a longtime Coldplay enthusiast …
The annual Newbury Lions Duck Race returns on Sunday 3rd May! Enjoy a fun afternoon cheering the ducks down the canal at this free to attend community event. The race sets off at 2:30pm from Newbury Lock (by Lock Stock & Barrel) and finishes in Victoria Park. If you'd like to take part, you can …
A part of the Thames Valley Farmers Market Co Operative, this market offers a wide variety of high-quality specialty produce from a range of small producers. Since 1999 the market has been bringing local and seasonal produce to Newbury on the first Sunday of each month, so head along to shop at the ultimate ‘direct-to-you’ …
The Inflatable Fun Park comes to Victoria Park from Saturday 2nd to Monday 4th May! Get ready for an action-packed Bank Holiday weekend full of fun, laughter and bouncing excitement with 12+ giant inflatables, bungee trampolines, bumper cars, hook-a-duck, and plenty more games to enjoy. Entry tickets are £10 per child.
Rocket Propelled Games is a welcoming, family friendly board game cafe in Newbury, designed to be an inclusive community hub, offering a library of board games for all ages, alongside a cafe serving food and drink. If you are ever looking for a chat, a cuppa and some company, you can pop every Monday between …
The Coat & Bear hosts a weekly quiz night every Tuesday at 7pm. Maximum teams of 6 people, with entry costing £2pp. There are some great prizes to be won too: 1st place: £40 Heartwood Inns voucher 2nd to last place: a bottle of house wine You can book a table by calling the Coat …
All 37 plays. Three actors. One wildly funny show. The worldwide comedy hit returns with a brand-new, updated version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), a fast, furious and gloriously absurd sprint through all of the Bard’s tragedies, comedies and histories. Expect Hamlet performed backwards, Titus Andronicus as a YouTube cooking tutorial, and …
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All 37 plays. Three actors. One wildly funny show. The worldwide comedy hit returns with a brand-new, updated version of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged), a fast, furious and gloriously absurd sprint through all of the Bard’s tragedies, comedies and histories. Expect Hamlet performed backwards, Titus Andronicus as a YouTube cooking tutorial, and …
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Don't miss Quiz Night at The Dolphin, taking place every Wednesday from 7:30pm to 10pm - book your table by visiting the pub's website in the link below!
Newbury Market has a long history and it is believed to have been around since Anglo-Saxon times. They have a wide variety of goods, with traditional stalls alongside plants & flowers, craft items, clothing and local produce. Learn more at the link below.
Up for a sing along? The Newbury host their fantastic open mic night every Thursday from 8pm!
X-Factor and TV Icon Jake Quickenden stars in WHAM! The Show – The ultimate party tribute to Wham and George Michael! After appearances on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here, Celebrity Masterchef, SAS Who Dares Wins, and of course winning Dancing On Ice, Jake returns to the stage to showcase his superb vocals …
Newbury Spring Festival is one of the most popular and successful music festivals in the South of England, and this year's event runs from 9th - 23rd May, with over 45 performances taking place in 19 venues across West Berkshire and the surrounding area. The Festival was founded in in 1979 and now enters its …
Head along and celebrate the opening of the 2026 Newbury Spring Festival as the Festival Parade returns to Newbury town centre, once again led by the Giant Bandmaster Puppet! At this free-to-attend event, The Bandmaster will start the parade near Newbury's Clock Tower before making her way down Northbrook Street, meeting various other musicians along …
Newbury Market has a long history and it is believed to have been around since Anglo-Saxon times. They have a wide variety of goods, with traditional stalls alongside plants & flowers, craft items, clothing and local produce. Learn more at the link below.
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
Join resident portrait artist Ellie Kerr-Smiley in this portrait drawing workshop aimed at 12 - 18 year olds. Learn the basics of how to create a life-like portrait in this fun, friendly and accessible class. What to expect: Ellie will guide you through how to draw a portrait, from composition, to creating lifelike details and …
Quiz nights at Cobrizo Lounge, every Sunday at 6pm. £2 per person to enter, maximum 6 people per team, and the best part... half the proceeds go to charity! First prize is the prize pot and a £20 gift voucher. Second prize is £10 Gift voucher Third prize is a bottle of wine (needs to …
Rocket Propelled Games is a welcoming, family friendly board game cafe in Newbury, designed to be an inclusive community hub, offering a library of board games for all ages, alongside a cafe serving food and drink. If you are ever looking for a chat, a cuppa and some company, you can pop every Monday between …
The Coat & Bear hosts a weekly quiz night every Tuesday at 7pm. Maximum teams of 6 people, with entry costing £2pp. There are some great prizes to be won too: 1st place: £40 Heartwood Inns voucher 2nd to last place: a bottle of house wine You can book a table by calling the Coat …
Don't miss Quiz Night at The Dolphin, taking place every Wednesday from 7:30pm to 10pm - book your table by visiting the pub's website in the link below!
Newbury Market has a long history and it is believed to have been around since Anglo-Saxon times. They have a wide variety of goods, with traditional stalls alongside plants & flowers, craft items, clothing and local produce. Learn more at the link below.
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
Up for a sing along? The Newbury host their fantastic open mic night every Thursday from 8pm!
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
Newbury Racecourse is proud to support the Starlight Charity with their very own raceday! Starlight uses the power of play to make the experience of illness and treatment better for children and their families. Head along for a Friday afternoon of racing in support of a brilliant children’s charity.
Newbury Market has a long history and it is believed to have been around since Anglo-Saxon times. They have a wide variety of goods, with traditional stalls alongside plants & flowers, craft items, clothing and local produce. Learn more at the link below.
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
Join Mandy from ‘Born Again Bohemia’ to learn the art of Modern Weaving using a stunning array of different yarns and fabrics including: wool roving, silk, chunky and hand-dyed wool. Working on a traditional wooden loom and using beautiful Ukrainian hand carved wooden tools, you will learn different stitches including Fringe, Basket, Somac, Rye and …
Join for a morning run with JWS Fitness & Wellbeing in collaboration with MiLK & BEAN. This 5K run is perfect for all fitness levels, whether you’re an experienced runner or just looking to start your day right. Meet at 8:15am outside MiLK & BEAN, with the run setting off promptly at 8:30am. The route …
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
Mark your calendars for Victoria Park Family Day, taking place on Sunday 17th May, 12pm - 4pm! Last year's event included classic family favourites like Punch & Judy shows, live music and performances on the Bandstand, a free climbing wall, BBQ, and much more. We'll update this page when we learn more, or keep an …
Rocket Propelled Games is a welcoming, family friendly board game cafe in Newbury, designed to be an inclusive community hub, offering a library of board games for all ages, alongside a cafe serving food and drink. If you are ever looking for a chat, a cuppa and some company, you can pop every Monday between …
The Coat & Bear hosts a weekly quiz night every Tuesday at 7pm. Maximum teams of 6 people, with entry costing £2pp. There are some great prizes to be won too: 1st place: £40 Heartwood Inns voucher 2nd to last place: a bottle of house wine You can book a table by calling the Coat …
Don't miss Quiz Night at The Dolphin, taking place every Wednesday from 7:30pm to 10pm - book your table by visiting the pub's website in the link below!
Newbury Market has a long history and it is believed to have been around since Anglo-Saxon times. They have a wide variety of goods, with traditional stalls alongside plants & flowers, craft items, clothing and local produce. Learn more at the link below.
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
Up for a sing along? The Newbury host their fantastic open mic night every Thursday from 8pm!
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
Newbury Market has a long history and it is believed to have been around since Anglo-Saxon times. They have a wide variety of goods, with traditional stalls alongside plants & flowers, craft items, clothing and local produce. Learn more at the link below.
Start your weekend with good company, a hearty breakfast, and a warm welcome at the Newbury RBL Club. Serving members, veterans and family members are welcome to join for this breakfast club at Pelican Lane. To book, please call the club on 01635 47415.
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
City Arts will be bursting with the creativity of four local artists during this year's Open Studios. Their work spans a variety of artistic disciplines including oil painting, print, illustration and stitch. All four artists will be in residence during the Open Studios period working on personal projects and are keen to share their artistic …
Quiz nights at Cobrizo Lounge, every Sunday at 6pm. £2 per person to enter, maximum 6 people per team, and the best part... half the proceeds go to charity! First prize is the prize pot and a £20 gift voucher. Second prize is £10 Gift voucher Third prize is a bottle of wine (needs to …
The Newbury 10k returns in 2026 for its 16th event, and the popular race has sold out once again! On Monday 25th May, head into Newbury town centre to support all the runners as they make their way around the course that takes in the streets of Newbury and the surrounding countryside. The main race …
Rocket Propelled Games is a welcoming, family friendly board game cafe in Newbury, designed to be an inclusive community hub, offering a library of board games for all ages, alongside a cafe serving food and drink. If you are ever looking for a chat, a cuppa and some company, you can pop every Monday between …
Soar far above the clouds and across the seas with a fantasmagorical new Watermill Theatre production of the iconic Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Delve into the hearts and imaginations of eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, his children Jeremy and Jemima, and Truly Scrumptious as they set off on an audacious adventure in their car with the …
This May half term, join the Corn Exchange in the Old Library for some arts and crafts, drama - and much more! Your child will get to work with professional practitioners to explore the creative arts with fun activities, develop new skills and make new friends. All materials are provided. Suitable for primary school children …
The Coat & Bear hosts a weekly quiz night every Tuesday at 7pm. Maximum teams of 6 people, with entry costing £2pp. There are some great prizes to be won too: 1st place: £40 Heartwood Inns voucher 2nd to last place: a bottle of house wine You can book a table by calling the Coat …
This May half term, join the Corn Exchange in the Old Library for some arts and crafts, drama - and much more! Your child will get to work with professional practitioners to explore the creative arts with fun activities, develop new skills and make new friends. All materials are provided. Suitable for primary school children …
Take Flight is a stunning aerial theatre show for children up to 2 year old and their grown ups. The story follows a musical mother bird as their baby hatches, grows and explores, navigating the challenges of hunger, sleep and play. Culminating in a beautiful aerial moment, the mother bird supports her baby to leave …
Don't miss Quiz Night at The Dolphin, taking place every Wednesday from 7:30pm to 10pm - book your table by visiting the pub's website in the link below!
Newbury Market has a long history and it is believed to have been around since Anglo-Saxon times. They have a wide variety of goods, with traditional stalls alongside plants & flowers, craft items, clothing and local produce. Learn more at the link below.
Join Watermill Theatre for a free taster of what their weekly youth theatre sessions are like! Involving games, script work and devising exercises, these will be a great example of the fun to be had and skills to be learned in their regular groups. Session schedule: 9.30 - 10.30am: Reception to Year 2 (Ages 4-7) …
This May half term, join the Corn Exchange in the Old Library for some arts and crafts, drama - and much more! Your child will get to work with professional practitioners to explore the creative arts with fun activities, develop new skills and make new friends. All materials are provided. Suitable for primary school children …
This May half term, join the Corn Exchange in the Old Library for some arts and crafts, drama - and much more! Your child will get to work with professional practitioners to explore the creative arts with fun activities, develop new skills and make new friends. All materials are provided. Suitable for primary school children …
Step into the world of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, where nothing is quite what it seems and a really big adventure is about to begin. Sir Charlie is bold, brave and brilliantly clever. He loves daring quests filled with wily witches, terrible beasties and fire-breathing dragons. And yes, he has a cat called Envelope! But …
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Newbury Market has a long history and it is believed to have been around since Anglo-Saxon times. They have a wide variety of goods, with traditional stalls alongside plants & flowers, craft items, clothing and local produce. Learn more at the link below.
Newbury Market are hosting their very own YTM event on Saturday 30th May, 2026. The Young Traders Markets initiative provides a vital platform for young entrepreneurs to showcase their innovative products and ideas. It's free to trade, you'll just need to bring along your own gazebo or stall. There are also limited gazebos available. To …
Explore the basics of fashion illustration, including fashion figure proportions, drawing garments, and sketching techniques with fashion illustrator Caroline Pearsall. Participants will create their own illustrated fashion images inspired by trends or their imagination, to take home. No experience needed - all skill levels welcome, and materials are included! What to expect: You will learn …
A modern makers market supporting emerging and established independent artisans, producers, crafters, and makers! Held across Newbury town centre on the last Sunday of the month, come and enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the Artisan Market, offering unique, handmade goods from local artisans, producers, crafters, and makers.
Calling all dinosaur rangers - Jurassic Rescue needs your help! There's a baby Ankylosaurus that needs rescuing before The Doc gets his evil hands on it… Along the adventure you’ll meet Freya the dancing Raptor, Dylan the cheeky Dilophosaurus, Angie the Ankylosaurus, Scar the fearsome and Roxy the mighty T-Rex. With a captivating story and …
Quiz nights at Cobrizo Lounge, every Sunday at 6pm. £2 per person to enter, maximum 6 people per team, and the best part... half the proceeds go to charity! First prize is the prize pot and a £20 gift voucher. Second prize is £10 Gift voucher Third prize is a bottle of wine (needs to …
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