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The What’s on in West Berkshire page means you can stay updated with the latest creative activities and events in your area and find out what is happening in Newbury and surrounding villages across West Berkshire for 2023.

Looking for ideas for things to do with kids, cookery courses or arts and culture and more…-we have the latest local events and activities in your area.

Please contact the venue directly for further information, bookings and cancellations……..

Stitch and Sew
Ageing Creatively

Stitch and Sew

Stitch and Sew | Join them for a social sewing, knitting, or crocheting session

Coffee Companions
Ageing Creatively
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BD

Coffee Companions

Coffee Companions | Coffee Companions sessions are for people to come along for friendly conversations with fellow café-goers and members

Blenheim Palace Sponsored Horse Ride
Outdoor

Blenheim Palace Sponsored Horse Ride

Blenheim Park, Woodstock OX20 1PP Blenheim Palace Sponsored Horse Ride The Abingdon Group, founded in 1975. dispenses a unique therapy to

My First Notes
Kids
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BD

My First Notes

My First Notes | A relaxed, first introduction for pre-schoolers to experience live music up close. Held in the Corn

Yipee Ki Yay
Entertainment
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BD

Yipee Ki Yay

Yipee Ki Yay | When gunmen seize an LA skyscraper, off-duty policeman John McClane is the hostages’ only hope. This

The Learning Centre, Hogan Music, Winchcombe House, 123-126 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BN

Messy Stories

Messy Stories | Join artist Gemma Kirby for these fun messy story sessions that are based around popular children’s books.

Birds and a Brew
BBOWT
Nature Discovery Centre, Muddy Lane, Lower Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3FU

Birds and a Brew

Birds and a Brew | Hedgerows are a vital part of our natural world, providing food, shelter, homes and thoroughfares

Friday Art at the Art Hub Cafe
Art and Craft Workshops
City Arts 10 Hampton Road  Newbury   Berkshire   RG14 6DB

Friday Art at The Art Hub Cafe

Friday Art at The Art Hub Cafe | These sessions are specially to encourage those that may be more isolated

Open Air Sculpture Exhibition
Dog Friendly Exhibitions
Shaw House, Church Rd, Shaw, Newbury RG14 2DR

Open Air Sculpture Exhibition

Open Air Sculpture Exhibition | From Saturday 30 July – Sunday 25 September, the Orangery Lawn at Shaw House will

Draw Drink and Dine
Art and Craft Workshops
Buick Mackane, 4 West Mills Newbury RG14 5HG

Draw Drink and Dine

Draw Drink and Dine | An evening drawing portraits of each other in various fun ways, Go along with an

The Lord of The Rings
The Lord of The Rings The Watermill Theatre
The Watermill Theatre Bagnor, Newbury RG20 8AE Box office: 01635 46044 Admin: 01635 45834 Fax: 01635 523726

The Lord of The Rings

The Lord of The Rings | With the production set across both the Watermill auditorium and gardens, audiences will be

Empire of Light
arts for hungerford
The Croft Hall, Hungerford RG17 0HY

Empire of Light

Empire of Light | Directed by Sam Mendes and starring Olivia Coleman, Empire of Light is a must-see for anyone

September Ceramics
Exhibitions
City Arts 10 Hampton Road  Newbury   Berkshire   RG14 6DB

September Ceramics

September Ceramics | They are delighted to host September Ceramics 2023 at City Arts Newbury! Organised and curated by Katherine

Carr 300 Exhibition
Basildon Park
Basildon Park ,Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NR

Carr 300 Exhibition

Carr 300 Exhibition | 2023 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of John Carr of York in 1723

Bridgerton Royalty
Exhibitions
Blenheim Park, Woodstock OX20 1PP

Bridgerton Royalty

Bridgerton Royalty | Queen Charlotte's Story at Blenheim Palace

Tomorrow Bird Unplugged
Live Music
Goring Unplugged, Goring Village Hall, High Street, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AG, Goring-on-Thames

Tomorrow Bird Unplugged

Tomorrow Bird Unplugged | Goring Unplugged, Goring Village Hall, High Street, Oxfordshire, RG8 9AG, Goring-on-Thames

Mercury
Live Music
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BD

Mercury

Mercury | The Ultimate Queen tribute

Figurative Portraiture
Art and Craft Workshops
The Base, Greenham Business Pa

Figurative Portraiture

Figurative Portraiture| Exploring the female form

Book Day
BBOWT Kids
Nature Discovery Centre, Muddy Lane, Lower Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3FU

Book Day

Book Day | A day of nature-based book talks for people of all ages!

Open Air Sculpture Exhibition
Dog Friendly Exhibitions
Shaw House, Church Rd, Shaw, Newbury RG14 2DR

Open Air Sculpture Exhibition

Open Air Sculpture Exhibition | From Saturday 30 July – Sunday 25 September, the Orangery Lawn at Shaw House will

The Lord of The Rings
The Lord of The Rings The Watermill Theatre
The Watermill Theatre Bagnor, Newbury RG20 8AE Box office: 01635 46044 Admin: 01635 45834 Fax: 01635 523726

The Lord of The Rings

The Lord of The Rings | With the production set across both the Watermill auditorium and gardens, audiences will be

Curry Night
Cookery Courses
The Woodspeen Restaurant & Cookery School, Lambourn Road, Woodspeen, Newbury, RG20 8BN

Curry Night

Curry Night | Join this fantastic cookery course, where you will learn some robust techniques for making Indian and Thai

Carr 300 Exhibition
Basildon Park
Basildon Park ,Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NR

Carr 300 Exhibition

Carr 300 Exhibition | 2023 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of John Carr of York in 1723

Bridgerton Royalty
Exhibitions
Blenheim Park, Woodstock OX20 1PP

Bridgerton Royalty

Bridgerton Royalty | Queen Charlotte's Story at Blenheim Palace

The Pangbourne Band
Brass Bands
Park Way, Newbury RG14 1DJ

The Pangbourne Band

The Pangbourne Band will be playing in Victoria Park Newbury West Berkshire Bandstand on September 24th between 3pm-5pm

Open Air Sculpture Exhibition
Dog Friendly Exhibitions
Shaw House, Church Rd, Shaw, Newbury RG14 2DR

Open Air Sculpture Exhibition

Open Air Sculpture Exhibition | From Saturday 30 July – Sunday 25 September, the Orangery Lawn at Shaw House will

The Lord of The Rings
The Lord of The Rings The Watermill Theatre
The Watermill Theatre Bagnor, Newbury RG20 8AE Box office: 01635 46044 Admin: 01635 45834 Fax: 01635 523726

The Lord of The Rings

The Lord of The Rings | With the production set across both the Watermill auditorium and gardens, audiences will be

honey on plate and spoon
Markets
The Living Rainforest, Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire RG18 0TN

Sustainability Fayre

Sustainability Fayre | Local sustainable sellers with handmade items from homeware to food.

Carr 300 Exhibition
Basildon Park
Basildon Park ,Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NR

Carr 300 Exhibition

Carr 300 Exhibition | 2023 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of John Carr of York in 1723

Bridgerton Royalty
Exhibitions
Blenheim Park, Woodstock OX20 1PP

Bridgerton Royalty

Bridgerton Royalty | Queen Charlotte's Story at Blenheim Palace

ABBA The Movie Fan Event
Entertainment

ABBA The Movie Fan Event

ABBA The Movie Fan Event | Have the time of your life when ABBA: The Movie dances into cinemas for

Open Air Sculpture Exhibition
Dog Friendly Exhibitions
Shaw House, Church Rd, Shaw, Newbury RG14 2DR

Open Air Sculpture Exhibition

Open Air Sculpture Exhibition | From Saturday 30 July – Sunday 25 September, the Orangery Lawn at Shaw House will

The Lord of The Rings
The Lord of The Rings The Watermill Theatre
The Watermill Theatre Bagnor, Newbury RG20 8AE Box office: 01635 46044 Admin: 01635 45834 Fax: 01635 523726

The Lord of The Rings

The Lord of The Rings | With the production set across both the Watermill auditorium and gardens, audiences will be

Little Bo Peep
Kids
The Watermill Theatre Bagnor, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8AE

Little Bo Peep

Little Bo Peep | Little Bo Peep has lost her sheep and doesn't know where to find them.

Carr 300 Exhibition
Basildon Park
Basildon Park ,Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NR

Carr 300 Exhibition

Carr 300 Exhibition | 2023 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of John Carr of York in 1723

Bridgerton Royalty
Exhibitions
Blenheim Park, Woodstock OX20 1PP

Bridgerton Royalty

Bridgerton Royalty | Queen Charlotte's Story at Blenheim Palace

Kingfisher Spotting
Outdoor
Goring on Thames

Kingfisher Spotting

Kingfisher Spotting | This is a 1.5 - 2hr session, and an early start as our local Kingfishers are hunting

Beautiful Breads
Cookery Courses
Honesty Cookery School, The Barn, North Sydmonton House North Sydmonton, Near Newbury Hampshire

Beautiful Breads

Beautiful Breads | Romilla Arber has been baking bread for many years and is passionate about real bread, made traditionally.

The Lord of The Rings
The Lord of The Rings The Watermill Theatre
The Watermill Theatre Bagnor, Newbury RG20 8AE Box office: 01635 46044 Admin: 01635 45834 Fax: 01635 523726

The Lord of The Rings

The Lord of The Rings | With the production set across both the Watermill auditorium and gardens, audiences will be

Carr 300 Exhibition
Basildon Park
Basildon Park ,Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NR

Carr 300 Exhibition

Carr 300 Exhibition | 2023 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of John Carr of York in 1723

Bridgerton Royalty
Exhibitions
Blenheim Park, Woodstock OX20 1PP

Bridgerton Royalty

Bridgerton Royalty | Queen Charlotte's Story at Blenheim Palace

Boogie Mites
The Waterside Centre
Waldegrave Place, Northbrook St, Newbury RG14 1DS

Boogie Mites

Waterside Youth & Community Centre RG14 1DS Boogie Mites Waterside Centre Waldegrave Place, Northbrook St, Newbury RG14 1DS01635 018500waterside@berkshireyouth.co.uk Built

Sing 55
Ageing Creatively
The Learning Centre, Hogan Music, Winchcombe House, 123-126 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BN

Sing 55

Sing 55 |Presented as part of their Ageing Creatively programme for ages 55+.

Fatherhood
Entertainment
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BD

Fatherhood

Fatherhood | Being a father in the 21st century is complicated. Being the father of a young son of mixed

Introduction to Wine Tasting
wine tasting
Goat on the Roof Newbury 1 Bridge Street, Newbury RG14 5BE

Introduction to Wine Tasting

Introduction to Wine Tasting | The start of your wine tasting journey!

The Lord of The Rings
The Lord of The Rings The Watermill Theatre
The Watermill Theatre Bagnor, Newbury RG20 8AE Box office: 01635 46044 Admin: 01635 45834 Fax: 01635 523726

The Lord of The Rings

The Lord of The Rings | With the production set across both the Watermill auditorium and gardens, audiences will be

Introduction to Floristry
creative communities
Phoenix Centre 212 Newtown Road, Newbury RG14 7EB

Introduction to Floristry

Introduction to Floristry | Do you enjoy flowers and want to develop your skills? This intensive 4 week course is

Tenuta Santa Caterina Wine Dinner
Food and Drink
The Star Inn, Watery Lane, Sparsholt Wantage. OX12 9PL

Tenuta Santa Caterina Wine Dinner

Tenuta Santa Caterina Wine Dinner | Join the team at The Star Inn (near Wantage) on Wednesday 27th September as

Carr 300 Exhibition
Basildon Park
Basildon Park ,Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NR

Carr 300 Exhibition

Carr 300 Exhibition | 2023 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of John Carr of York in 1723

Bridgerton Royalty
Exhibitions
Blenheim Park, Woodstock OX20 1PP

Bridgerton Royalty

Bridgerton Royalty | Queen Charlotte's Story at Blenheim Palace

Art and Craft Taster Sessions
Ageing Creatively
Cafe B, Reading Rd, Burghfield Common, Reading RG7 3DL

Art and Craft Taster Sessions

Art and Craft Taster Sessions | Free arts and crafts activities at Cafe B

The Opera Boys
Live Music

The Opera Boys

The Opera Boys | A night at the Musicals

Quilting Weekly Sep/Oct 2023
City Arts Newbury
City Arts Newbury 10 Hampton Road, Newbury, RG14 6DB

Quilting Weekly

This workshop is for adults. Learn to quilt. During this course you’ll cut and prepare 4×12″ squares which you can

The Lord of The Rings
The Lord of The Rings The Watermill Theatre
The Watermill Theatre Bagnor, Newbury RG20 8AE Box office: 01635 46044 Admin: 01635 45834 Fax: 01635 523726

The Lord of The Rings

The Lord of The Rings | With the production set across both the Watermill auditorium and gardens, audiences will be

Ballroom and Latin American Dance
creative communities
Thatcham Rugby Club (Henwick Ln, Thatcham RG18 3BN)

Ballroom and Latin American Dance

Ballroom and Latin American Dance | Discover the essential steps of the Social Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Merengue and the Waltz;

Mixed Media Painting
creative communities
Thatcham Rugby Club, Henwick Ln, Thatcham RG18 3BN

Mixed Media Painting 

Mixed Media Painting | Exploring using a range of traditional and non-traditional mark making methods to create mixed media decorative

Carr 300 Exhibition
Basildon Park
Basildon Park ,Lower Basildon, Reading RG8 9NR

Carr 300 Exhibition

Carr 300 Exhibition | 2023 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of John Carr of York in 1723

Bridgerton Royalty
Exhibitions
Blenheim Park, Woodstock OX20 1PP

Bridgerton Royalty

Bridgerton Royalty | Queen Charlotte's Story at Blenheim Palace

Julia Bradbury in Conversation 
Hungerford Bookshop
Hungerford Town Hall, High Street, Hungerford RG17 0NF

Julia Bradbury in Conversation 

Julia Bradbury in Conversation | Julia Bradbury in Conversation with Rebecca Fletcher - Walk Yourself Happy

American Smokehouse
Food and Drink
Five Bells, Baydon Road, Wickham, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8HH

American Smokehouse

American Smokehouse | The Five Bells, Wickham American Smokehouse event is now taking place on Thursday 28th September

Stitch and Sew
Ageing Creatively

Stitch and Sew

Stitch and Sew | Join them for a social sewing, knitting, or crocheting session

Coffee Companions
Ageing Creatively
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BD

Coffee Companions

Coffee Companions | Coffee Companions sessions are for people to come along for friendly conversations with fellow café-goers and members

Gerry Jablonski Band
Live Music
Arlington Arts, Mary Hare, Newbury RG14 3BQ

Gerry Jablonski Band

Gerry Jablonski Band | 2018 Blues Awards - UK Blues Act of the Year

Live Music at The Cottage Inn
Live Music
The Cottage Inn, 26 Broad Lane Upper Bucklebury Reading Berkshire RG7 6QJ

Live Music at The Cottage Inn

Live Music at The Cottage Inn | Friday nights is live music at The Cottage Inn, Bucklebury!

Print Sip Eat Repeat
Art and Craft Workshops
4 West Mills Newbury RG14 5HG

Print Sip Eat Repeat

4 West Mills, Newbury RG14 5HG Print Sip Eat Repeat 4 West MillsNewburyRG14 5HG A  coworking and event space in

Dreams of Fleetwood Mac
Live Music
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BD

Dreams of Fleetwood Mac

Dreams of Fleetwood Mac | One of the UK's top, and some say most authentic, Fleetwood Mac Tribute Shows.

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