Shaw House
Join them to celebrate 20 years of Shaw House being open to the public!
FREE of charge to visit on the Heritage Open Days.
Explore the newly dressed historical rooms, their ‘Dressed for Shaw’ costume exhibition, and the newly developed gardens.
The English Civil War arms and armoury exhibition ‘Dressed for Battle’ will be open.
Their younger visitors can enjoy crafts in their Activity Room and playing outside in their playpark, NEW for 2026.
Areas of the House that are not usually accessible will be open including the ‘forbidden corridor’ on the second floor and the basement tunnel.
During the day there will be introductory talks available in the Great Hall which will provide the perfect start to your visit.
Visitors can also pre-book to visit to the Elizabethan bake house which was discovered during restoration and is one of the very special features of the House.
Spaces to the bake house are limited and the times are: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm (30 minute), free, booking is essential.
Please visit: http://www.westberkshireheritage.org/whats-on to book.
Access is via a descending fixed ladder which has a handrail on both sides and individuals must be physically capable of completing this manoeuvre as there is no alternative entry/exit.
There is no need to book for the introductory talks or to explore the rest of the House and exhibitions.
The café will be open and alternative areas for seating will be provided.
Shaw House
Often described as a hidden gem, they are located in tranquil surroundings on the north edge of Newbury.
A Grade I listed multi-purpose event venue which is also open for the public to explore during school holidays and at weekends between February and September every year.
Enjoy a visit where you can explore the history of the House and those that lived here in their exhibition rooms plus four beautifully recreated period rooms; the Tudor Oak Room, Queen Anne Drawing Room, Georgian Parlour and an Edwardian Bedroom.
They also have a special exhibition ‘Dressed for Battle’ displaying English Civil War arms and armour on loan from Littlecote House, and their ‘Dressed for Shaw’ display with replica costumes highlighting the changing fashions through time.
A Grade I listed multi-purpose event venue, often described as a hidden gem, they are located in tranquil surroundings on the north edge of Newbury.
They have six bright, historic rooms for hire which are ideal for meetings, presentations, product launches and more — all set-in peaceful surroundings just minutes from the M4/A34, it’s an ideal setting to bring teams together away from the noise and distractions of the office.
They also offer a year round programme of events, to see coming up please visit their ‘what’s on’ page.
01635 279279 shawhouse@westberks.gov.uk
