What's On in Newbury
Family Fun, Kids Events
- Monday 26th October 11:00am until 2:00pm
Watch out for the dance of the goats, the flying troll and loads and loads of rubbish!
- Tuesday 27th October 10:00am until 1:00pm
James is an orphan who is sent to live with his wicked aunts. One day a strange man tells him that a marvellous thing will happen and his life will start to change.
- Wednesday 28th October 10:00am until 1:00pm
Family Activity Days: The Wedding That No One Will Ever Forget!
- Thursday 29th October 11:00am until 4:00pm
We invite you to join us for a spooky show! The Pumpkin King and Halloween Ragdoll will delight young audiences with a fun sing-a-long, themed games and story time. There will also be plenty of time at...
- Friday 30th October 5:00pm until 8:00pm
Some of our dragons at the Museum are missing!
- Saturday 31st October 6:00pm until 9:00pm
Calling all young witches, wizards, and magical creatures… join us as The Shaw House School of Enchantment opens its doors once again for 2026!
- Wednesday 4th November, 10:15am - Until Wednesday 2nd December, 10:45am
Held over five consecutive Wednesday mornings starting on Wednesday 4th November is our art and craft session, Mini Messy Museum, for 2 to 5 years.
- Friday 13th November 6:00pm until 8:00pm
The Year is 1544 and King Henry, the Eighth of that name, is engaged upon ‘Royal Progress’; halting here to afford his Loyal Subjects the opportunity to have Audience with their Sovereign Lord and King.
- Tuesday 17th November 10:00am until 10:45am
We’re inviting under 5s (2-5 years) and their families to take over roles at West Berkshire Museum for the morning as part of Takeover Day 2026.
- Thursday 26th November 6:00pm until 9:00pm
NEW for 2026!
Immerse yourself in the enchantment and history of Christmas at Shaw House.