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Newbury is a market town in West Berkshire, England, in the valley of the River Kennet. It is 26 miles (42 km) south of Oxford, 25 miles (40 km) north of Winchester, 27 miles (43 km) southeast of Swindon and 20 miles (32 km) west of Reading. It is also where West Berkshire Council is headquartered.
Visit Newbury, an idyllic market town in the very heart of rural Berkshire, steeped in history and surrounded by some of the UK’s most outstandingly beautiful countryside.
- Highclere Castle. Anyone who has seen the TV series Downton Abbey will know this magnificent country house right away. Highclere Castle has been the country seat of the Earls of Carnarvon since 1679, and most of the architecture dates to the turn of the 1840s.
- Shaw House. Owned by West Berkshire Council, this splendid Elizabethan manor house on the northeast fringe of the town dates to 1581. Shaw House was commissioned by the rich cloth merchant Thomas Dolman, and is important architecturally as an early representative of the symmetrical H-plan.
- Donnington Castle. Near the River Lambourn on the north side of Newbury are the haunting ruins of what used to be a royal stronghold. Donnington Castle dates from 1386 and in 1398 was sold to Thomas Chauncer, son of the famous poet Geoffrey, a pioneer of English literature.
- Sandham Memorial Chapel. An unfrequented treasure in the Hampshire countryside, the Sandham Memorial Chapel is enriched with a cycle of paintings by the British artist Stanley Spencer.
Explore the history, culture and nature of Newbury, a market town in rural Berkshire. Discover the attractions, events and activities that make Newbury a great destination for a visit.
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Feb 18, 2020 · Explore the history, culture and cuisine of Newbury, a charming town in Berkshire. Find out how to enjoy cosy pubs, canalside walks, grand castles and more in this guide.
Newbury, town, West Berkshire unitary authority, historic county of Berkshire, southern England. The town lies along the River Kennet, on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Much evidence of Roman occupation has been found on the site.
