BID’S Krazy Races
Newbury, you asked for it… and they listened!
After the roaring success of the town’s first-ever Newbury BID Krazy Races in 2025 – with thousands of spectators lining the streets, incredible soapbox creations, and a buzz of excitement across the whole town centre – Newbury BID is officially bringing Krazy Races back on Sunday 26th July 2026. And the organisers promise it will be even bigger, better, and krazy-er than ever before!
From whacky karts to adrenaline-filled downhill action, Newbury BID Krazy Races has already cemented itself as one of the town’s most exciting family days out, following its debut in August this year.
Applications are now open for teams and sponsors to get involved in one of the most anticipated events on Newbury’s 2026 calendar.
Volunteer Centre West Berkshire has been picked as the Headline Charity Partner for 2026’s event, highlighting the vital work they do in supporting the area’s vibrant charitable sector while also delivering Newbury’s Shopmobility, Community Car and Newbury and Thatcham’s Handybus services.
Theyare looking for 20–40 teams from local businesses, schools, colleges, charities, and community groups to design, build, and race their very own soapbox creations at Newbury BID Krazy Races.
From imaginative costumes to outrageous kart designs, the competition will be fierce – and the entertainment guaranteed.
The much-loved Newbury course will once again start at Strawberry Hill / Old Bath Road roundabout, racing down Oxford Street, and finishing at The Broadway by the Clock Tower.
Expect twists, obstacles, ramps, and hair-raising moments along the way as teams battle it out for glory.
Northbrook Street will become home to a vibrant Event Village, packed with food stalls, family entertainment, and a giant screen broadcasting every high-speed twist and turn of Newbury BID Krazy Races.
The Corn Exchange Newbury
The Corn Exchange Trust manages four key spaces; the Corn Exchange which includes a 400 seat auditorium, a 40 seat independent cinema and a Cafe and Bar; 101 Outdoor Arts: National Centre for Arts in Public Space – a unique outdoor arts creation centre for the development of large-scale outdoor performances, making and rehearsal space and on-site accommodation; their centrally located Learning Centre in which workshops and courses for all ages take place; and The Base Greenham, a visual arts gallery and workshop space on Greenham Business Park which is also home to 8 resident artists.
The performance programme at the Corn Exchange has developed considerably in recent years.
They present a mixed programme of theatre, dance, comedy, music, family, film and outdoor work to audiences from across the South East.
The emphasis is on presenting shows of the highest quality and films that inspire and entertain audiences, with attendance growing year on year.
The Trust produces its own pantomime in-house, as well as supporting a range of artists and companies across all art-forms through commissioning and development opportunities, mentoring and production support.
Their emphasis is on presenting great shows and films that audiences really want to come and see and that reflect the rich diversity of our country today.
Always high quality, they’re really proud that their attendance figures are growing year on year.
Transport
By Bicycle: public bike parking is available in the Market Place, a short walk from our front door.
By Train or Bus: five-minute walk from both the train and bus stations; regular services run from Reading, Windsor, Basingstoke, Winchester, Oxford and London.
By Car: 10 minutes from M4 Junction 13. There are a number of town centre car parks (pay on exit): Mon-Sun: £2 after 6pm. For car parks behind the Corn Exchange sat nav RG14 5QP.
Please visit the Accessibility page for information about the facilities at the Corn Exchange
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