Guidebook for Newbury
Everything Else
This is where Downton Abbey is filmed. There is also the Tutankhamun museum and Secret Garden.
156 locals recommend
Highclere Castle
This is where Downton Abbey is filmed. There is also the Tutankhamun museum and Secret Garden.
Kennet & Avon Canal Trust
You can book trips on the barges on the Kennet and avon
Previously the site of cruise missiles and the Womens' Peace Movement but now a wildlife sanctuary with good walking. There are a lot of activities to be found at Greenham Business Park.
RAF Greenham Common
Previously the site of cruise missiles and the Womens' Peace Movement but now a wildlife sanctuary with good walking. There are a lot of activities to be found at Greenham Business Park.
Wonderful walks and views. There are usually wild ponies and also some cows grazing here and there.
14 locals recommend
Snelsmore Common
Wantage RoadWonderful walks and views. There are usually wild ponies and also some cows grazing here and there.
Food Scene
Five star dining with one of the most extensive wine lists anywhere. There is a very good spa and it is very pleasant to just drink champagne in the bar.
13 locals recommend
The Vineyard Spa
Five star dining with one of the most extensive wine lists anywhere. There is a very good spa and it is very pleasant to just drink champagne in the bar.
Top food at realistic prices and it is very near to my house. The chef is multi Michelin starred and the restaurant is so good that it runs a cookery school.
33 locals recommend
The Woodspeen Restaurant
Lambourn RoadTop food at realistic prices and it is very near to my house. The chef is multi Michelin starred and the restaurant is so good that it runs a cookery school.
Family run Italian restaurant just five minutes walk away. The owners are actually Spanish and they are friendly and look after you. They've been there for decades. Good basic italian food.
Valle D'oro Restaurant
29 Oxford StFamily run Italian restaurant just five minutes walk away. The owners are actually Spanish and they are friendly and look after you. They've been there for decades. Good basic italian food.
Upmarket supermarket just across the road, three minutes walk.
12 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
Oxford RoadUpmarket supermarket just across the road, three minutes walk.
Sightseeing
Walking distance from my house and well worth a visit. Lovely views and walks from here.
28 locals recommend
Donnington Castle
Castle LaneWalking distance from my house and well worth a visit. Lovely views and walks from here.
One of the two top universities in the UK. Wonderful buildings, museums, theatre and much more.
153 locals recommend
University of Oxford
Wellington SquareOne of the two top universities in the UK. Wonderful buildings, museums, theatre and much more.
Blenheim Palace
The birthplace of Winston Churchill
13th Century Medieval mansion. Now an hotel but worth a visit to see the armour and the gardens.
Littlecote House Hotel
B419213th Century Medieval mansion. Now an hotel but worth a visit to see the armour and the gardens.
Fantastic images by 20th century artist Sir Stanley Spencer.
11 locals recommend
Sandham Memorial Chapel
Harts LaneFantastic images by 20th century artist Sir Stanley Spencer.
The place to find antiques. It also has a lovely teashop and there is the canal and its barges plus Hungerford Common for walking.
46 locals recommend
Hungerford
The place to find antiques. It also has a lovely teashop and there is the canal and its barges plus Hungerford Common for walking.
Established in 1904 and sited in a very old building, now updated, it contains many finds from the local area, including the Battle of Newbury.
8 locals recommend
West Berkshire Museum
Established in 1904 and sited in a very old building, now updated, it contains many finds from the local area, including the Battle of Newbury.
Prince George has been spotted here with his grandparents. Bucklebury was the home of Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Wales.
23 locals recommend
Bucklebury Farm & Deer Safari Park
Prince George has been spotted here with his grandparents. Bucklebury was the home of Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Wales.
Didcot Railway Centre
Station RoadA collection of over 20 steam locomotives.
Famous medieval cathedral with a rich history set in The Times "Best Town to Live in" Well worth a visit. Approx. 35 minute drive on A34.
199 locals recommend
Winchester Cathedral
9 The ClFamous medieval cathedral with a rich history set in The Times "Best Town to Live in" Well worth a visit. Approx. 35 minute drive on A34.
One of the Queen's favourite homes situated in Windsor. You can visit the grounds and castle. Go to https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/windsorcastle/plan-your-visit. It is 45 minutes by car.
505 locals recommend
Windsor Castle
3 Lanark PlOne of the Queen's favourite homes situated in Windsor. You can visit the grounds and castle. Go to https://www.royalcollection.org.uk/visit/windsorcastle/plan-your-visit. It is 45 minutes by car.
Drinks & Nightlife
A small theatre with big casts. A wonderful evening out and they do good food before and after the programme.
26 locals recommend
The Watermill Theatre
A small theatre with big casts. A wonderful evening out and they do good food before and after the programme.
Arts & Culture
Many productions here almost all of the time. It also has a good coffee shop.
24 locals recommend
Corn Exchange
Market PlaceMany productions here almost all of the time. It also has a good coffee shop.
Has many different screenings every day of the week and is walking distance from my house.
17 locals recommend
Vue Cinemas
Has many different screenings every day of the week and is walking distance from my house.
Donnington Grove Hotel
Grove RoadOur nearest golf course which is walking distance.
Arlington Arts stages many different musical and other shows, often featuring up and coming or established artistes. Probably one of the best live music venues in Berkshire.
Arlington Arts Centre
Arlington Arts stages many different musical and other shows, often featuring up and coming or established artistes. Probably one of the best live music venues in Berkshire.
British Eventing
See one of the iconic British past times - horse eventing. A great day out.
Shopping
A collection of good shops in a mall hidden behind Newbury's main street of old buildings. Good coffee shops too.
12 locals recommend
Parkway Shopping Centre
9 Park WayA collection of good shops in a mall hidden behind Newbury's main street of old buildings. Good coffee shops too.
Bicester Village station
Station ApproachDesigner clothes at discount prices.
Getting Around
Europcar Newbury
Walking distance from my house.