The 10 Best Free Things to do in Newbury, England

April 23, 2022 Tambra Mccollister

Discover the best top things to do in Newbury, United Kingdom including Shaw House, Hogan Music, The Lion, The Gun, The Old London Apprentice, The Catherine Wheel, Snelsmore Common Country Park, St Nicolas Church, Newbury Wharf, Victoria Park.
Restaurants in Newbury

1. Shaw House

Shaw House Church Road, Newbury RG14 2DR England +44 1635 279279 [email protected] http://www.shawhouse.org.uk/
Excellent
55%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

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.

2. Hogan Music

Winchcombe House 123-126 Bartholomew Street, Newbury RG14 5BN England +44 1635 37868 [email protected] http://www.hoganmusic.co.uk/
Excellent
78%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
11%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Hogan Music

Within our new Music Centre in Newbury we have six fully equipped music rooms where we can offer a fantastic range of music lessons for a great variety of instruments, DJ and Vocal Lessons.We believe you are never too old or young to start your budding music career! And offer the very best in music tuition for all abilities from a variety of qualified and experienced teachers who love music and will help you to get up and playing as soon as possible.Hogan Music offers a broad range of instruments that you can either hire or try before you buy, from guitars and trombones through to PA equipment, we will be updating this page soon with a full breakdown of our hire and try before you buy schemes.We cater for repairs, upgrades, modifications and general maintenance for most types of musical instruments, amplifiers, sound and PA equipment. We offer competitive pricing and have our own in house repairer who is supported by and a further team of professional repairers that can be-in store by appointment.For minor repairs we do our utmost to repair your instrument while you wait but for those more major repairs or in instances where specialist parts are required we will be happy to provide you with an accurate quotation and date for completion of the required work.

Reviewed By TopTraveller18 - Four Marks, United Kingdom

I have bought a share drum from here and also done multiple drum grading exams in this shop/ building on the past. Always very welcoming and friendly. Top job!

3. The Lion

39 West Street, Newbury RG14 1BD England +44 1635 528468 [email protected] http://www.thelionatnewbury.co.uk
Excellent
68%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 25 reviews

The Lion

The Lion Newbury is a traditional pub offering a warm welcome. Serving traditional pub food using locally sourced produce. We also offer up to 6 ales including 2 guest ales. Hosting regular live music events and showing BT and Sky Sports.

Reviewed By GLWayne - Newbury, United Kingdom

Considering I have to walk past almost every pub in the town centre to get to the Lion, I always make an effort to drop in for at least one when on a night out. With the bar as the central point it's hard to not immediately feel like you're in a proper pub, and Kev, Sam and the rest of the guys always make you feel welcome - whether a regular of a first timer. Pool table, Juke Box, TVs, ale and spirits selection, covered outside area and occasional live music just keep adding plus points to this place - it's worth the short walk from the market place just for something a bit more traditional. This was my first visit since the lockdown and they have arranged everything really nicely - opting to go for screens at the bar rather than table service which keeps the more social feeling of the central bar and really makes it stand out from other Newbury pubs during these restricted periods.

4. The Gun

142 Andover Road, Newbury RG14 6NE England +44 1635 580032 http://www.gunrestaurant.com
Excellent
77%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

The Gun

Reviewed By Mandy1905 - Newbury, United Kingdom

We have been to The Gun Indian takeaway a few times now (we have never eaten in). The takeaway food is excellent, very fresh, well cooked, good portion sizes and very tasty. A good choice of food and has all the classic currys with some different specials. The online booking is very good and means that a takeaway can be ordered even when they are not open, for a specific time for later in the day. This really speeds things up, as on a Friday and Saturday night they can be extremely busy and the wait quite long if your order is not booked in advance. The pub looks quite scruffy on the inside and abit chaotic at the bar with people ordering takeaways, people wanting drinks and waiters trying to serve the customers eating in. However the food makes up for this. Definitely recommend The Gun as one of the best Indian takeaways in Newbury.

5. The Old London Apprentice

2 Hambridge Road, Newbury RG14 5SS England 0162541483 http://www.oldlondonapprentice.co.uk
Excellent
65%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
10%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

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/
Excellent
63%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

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
Excellent
62%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

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. St Nicolas Church

West Mills, Newbury RG14 5HG England +44 1635 47018 [email protected] http://st-nics.org
Excellent
45%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 22 reviews

St Nicolas Church

Reviewed By marklM5371GD - London, United Kingdom

No visit to Newbury is complete without a visit to St Nics. Beautiful windows, steeped in history, spiritual impact and refreshing silence.

9. Newbury Wharf

Wharf House Wharf Street, Newbury RG14 5AP England http://canalrivertrust.org.uk/places-to-visit/destination/57/newbury
Excellent
51%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

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. Victoria Park

7-20 Park Way, Newbury RG14 1EE England +44 1635 35486 https://www.newbury.gov.uk/victoria-park.php
Excellent
65%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Victoria Park

Reviewed By L9996AJlynnh - Newbury, United Kingdom

Always a pleasure to wander round this park. Plenty to look at. Delightful little coffee shop and has the lovely Kennet & Avon canal running through. Excellent!

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