10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Newbury That You Shouldn't Miss

July 26, 2021 Madelene Haan

Discover the best top things to do in Newbury, United Kingdom including Trip Boat Jubilee, ExCLUEsive Games Escape Rooms, Shaw House, Welford Park, The Old London Apprentice, The Catherine Wheel, Snelsmore Common Country Park, Corn Exchange, Newbury Wharf, Donnington Castle.
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1. Trip Boat Jubilee

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5.0 based on 43 reviews

Trip Boat Jubilee

Board our 29 seat narrowboat for a relaxing trip through historic Newbury with our enthusiastic, knowledgeable and fully-trained volunteer crew. There's plenty of interest to be seen as you rise up a lock and cruise through a swing bridge Tea, coffee and light refreshments available. Enjoy a glass of wine or beer from our licensed bar

2. ExCLUEsive Games Escape Rooms

Unit 5B Freemans Yard Bone Lane, Newbury RG14 5SH England +44 7884 027700 [email protected] http://www.excluesivegames.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 417 reviews

ExCLUEsive Games Escape Rooms

Berkshire No.1 immersive and theatrical live Escape Room Games Experience located in Newbury, Berkshire. It's a must do experience. Excellent way to enjoy a fun 60 minutes adventure with your family, friends, colleagues or others. Are you ready for the challenge?

Reviewed By mattpH9053ME

Had an amazing time playing the wild West room with a few of my friends, some of the puzzles were incredibly inventive and the room really made us work as a team, which was fun. Janos was a great host, giving just the right amount of hints to keep things fun. Also, in this place if you don't finish you can get an explanation of where you went wrong and how much you had left, which is very interesting. Overall a great experience and will come back when the new room opens in 2020.

3. Shaw House

Shaw House Church Road, Newbury RG14 2DR England +44 1635 279279 [email protected] http://www.shawhouse.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 114 reviews

Shaw House

Built in 1581 by Newbury clothier Thomas Dolman this fine Elizabethan building was recently restored through a £6million project. The stories and characters from Shaw House’s varied past are bought to life in the new exhibition. An ideal day out for families; Wheelie Do activities are located throughout the house, with activities from designing the gardens to playing our Civil War board game. Exciting and varied events program. Open most weekends.

Reviewed By Dakles - Southampton, United Kingdom

We only discovered this place because our daughter was getting married and the registry office is located here. The building is a superb Elizabethan mansion situated in lovely grounds on the outskirts of Newbury. Sadly, the interior is now closed due to Covid but the cafe and toilets are still available. Under normal circumstances there are public opening times for a series of exhibition rooms where you can learn the story of the house and view art exhibitions and the like. Picnics are allowed in the grounds and there is a large car park.

4. Welford Park

Welford, Wickham, Newbury RG20 7EX England +44 1488 608691 [email protected] http://www.welfordpark.co.uk
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4.5 based on 203 reviews

Welford Park

The Postcode is incorrect it should read RG20 8HU but when I try to alter it the message comes back that it is not in the correct format for the country which is wrong as at the moment it is showing in exactly the same format but with the wrong code. I have had customers ring me up and ask me to change it. Many thanks for your assistance

Reviewed By G4358LHpeterc - Swindon, United Kingdom

Great experience for snowdrops, best to visit by mid February for best displays? All depends on weather earlier in winter.

5. The Old London Apprentice

2 Hambridge Road, Newbury RG14 5SS England 0162541483 http://www.oldlondonapprentice.co.uk
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4.5 based on 31 reviews

The Old London Apprentice

6. The Catherine Wheel

35 Cheap Street, Newbury RG14 5DB England +44 1635 569897 [email protected] http://www.thecatherinewheel.com/
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

The Catherine Wheel

7. Snelsmore Common Country Park

Wantage Road, Newbury RG14 3BE England http://www.bbowt.org.uk/reserves/snelsmore-common
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4.5 based on 116 reviews

Snelsmore Common Country Park

Reviewed By Nettie_xo - Berkshire, United Kingdom

The place that just keeps on giving. Took my 2 year old here recently during the frosty weather and it was a brilliant few hours out. I do usually come here regularly throughout the year as it’s a great place to walk but offers so much more. During the summer there are plenty of places to have a picnic, kick a ball around, go exploring and do extensive walks. There’s a lot of wildlife here, so definitely during the warmer months watch your steps as had several lizards run across the path ahead! Great for dog walkers, although there are wild horses so do keep that in mind. This is a place great for all ages, and all interests. Not just great in the summer it’s great all year long!

8. Corn Exchange

Market Place, Newbury RG14 5BD England +44 845 521 8218 [email protected] http://cornexchangenew.com/
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Corn Exchange

The Corn Exchange is a 400 seat arts centre in Newbury, Berkshire. It presents a varied programme including dance, film, music, drama, children's events, comedy and an annual pantomime, and is also home to a 40 seat independant cinema. The front of house area was refurbished over summer 2015 and the Corn Exchange Kitchen and Bar is now open, offering a brunch, light bites, and main meals menu, as well as a cafe and bar service and a kids menu. The Corn Exchange Trust also manages 101, the Outdoor Arts Creation Space for the development of large-scale outdoor performances and residencies, both on Greenham Business Park, Newbury.

Reviewed By 71flojo - Newbury, United Kingdom

Watched a concert here, the seating was laid out very well as excellent views of the stage from all areas. The staff were friendly & the whole place was welcoming & very clean. Plenty of parking areas nearby. Will definitely visit again soon.

9. Newbury Wharf

Wharf House Wharf Street, Newbury RG14 5AP England http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/destination/57/newbury
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Newbury Wharf

Reviewed By Mobile35942195053 - Bristol, United Kingdom

Parking available here along with toilets. Very neat little cafe where I enjoyed a breakfast and very good coffee. Delightful stroll along the canal from the wharf into central town and the market, back around to the museum, the library and into the Victoria park. Wildlife, birdlife, plenty to do and see or just walk around.

10. Donnington Castle

Castle Lane, Newbury RG14 2LE England +44 370 333 1181 [email protected] http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/donnington-castle/?utm_source=Trip%20Advisor&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Trip%20Advisor%20Profiles&utm_content=donington%20castle
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4.0 based on 353 reviews

Donnington Castle

Reviewed By LOR20

Made a stop here whilst we were in the area. We had a lovely walk around the castle. Free car park just outside the castle grounds.

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