What's On in Newbury
General Events
- Wednesday 25th February, 10:15am - Until Wednesday 25th March, 10:45am
Held over five consecutive Wednesday mornings is our NEW art and craft session, Mini Messy Museum, for 2 to 5 years.
- Thursday 26th March 7:30pm until 8:40pm
What happens when a cinema's Lord of the Rings marathon goes terribly wrong?
- Saturday 28th March, 9:00am - Until Sunday 12th April, 5:00pm
Explore the House to find six sheep on this springtime trail! Along the way discover facts about the Elizabethan cloth trade, the business that funded the build of Shaw House.
- Saturday 28th March 1:30pm until 2:30pm + More Dates
Adapted from the number 1 best-selling book by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter from McFly, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand-new story for the stage.
- Sunday 29th March 7:00pm until 8:50pm
Step into the unparalleled world of Taylor Swift in this electrifying tribute show featuring the incredible: Xenna as Taylor.
- Tuesday 31st March 11:30am until 12:45pm + More Dates
The spectacular, hilarious and highly explosive science stunt show.
- Wednesday 1st April 10:00am until 2:00pm
Egg-cellent! Decorate a polystyrene egg with paint pens, sequins and other craft materials so it’s ready for an Easter egg hunt!
- Thursday 2nd April 10:00am until 1:00pm
Hello Spring! Greet Spring by choosing a themed ceramic hanging decoration to decorate with porcelain pens and other craft materials.
- Wednesday 8th April 10:00am until 2:00pm
Sheepish! Make a rocking sheep or lamb from a paper plate, cotton wool, pom poms, wiggle eyes, markers, glue and other craft materials.
- Friday 10th April 10:00am until 1:00pm
Rocking roosters. Make a rocking rooster or a pecking hen from a colourful paper plate, tissue paper, feathers, glue and other craft materials.
- Sunday 12th April 11:00am until 3:00pm
Join us to celebrate all things local and explore unique craft stalls throughout the House and outside.
- Sunday 19th April 2:00pm until 3:30pm
Imaginary Landscapes; Poetry and Harp with Chris Tutton and Lucy Nolan.
- Wednesday 29th April 7:30pm until 9:30pm
You've seen her cuddling orangutans, being Wide Awake on Saturday mornings and almost skating to glory on Dancing on Ice.
- Friday 8th May 7:00pm until 9:00pm
Join Lumos Live for an enchanting candlelight experience with classic sounds performed by a string trio in the historic grounds of Shaw House.
- Saturday 9th May, 11:00am - Until Monday 25th May, 4:00pm
A collective exhibition from Open Studios artists in the historic rooms at Shaw House.
- Sunday 10th May 10:30am until 4:00pm
Pack up your favourite treats and join us for a Royal Picnic!
- Sunday 24th May, 10:00am - Until Monday 25th May, 4:00pm
Join us for the Shaw House Open Days where you will have the opportunity to access many areas of the House which are not normally open to the public, including the ‘Forbidden Corridor’ on the second floor...
- Tuesday 26th May 10:30am until 12:00pm
A relaxed morning for children with additional needs and their families to enjoy West Berkshire Museum when there is less hustle and bustle (as we are closed to the public on Tuesdays). The downstairs...
- Wednesday 27th May 10:00am until 2:00pm
May Madness. Choose from a selection of ceramic decorations (subject to availability on the day). Decorate your chosen one with porcelain pens and other craft materials....
- Friday 29th May 10:00am until 1:00pm
Let it rain! Make a rainstick, a ceremonial musical instrument for summoning rain, from a cardboard tube, foil, wax discs and rice. Decorate with marker pens, stickers and other craft materials
- Friday 5th June 6:00pm until 8:00pm
Songs, tunes and tales for sunny days!
Featuring traditional English folksongs, self-written material and toe-tapping dance tunes, Midsummer Revels is a glorious feel-good evocation of sunny days, blue...
- Friday 5th June 9:45pm until 10:20pm
A walk by local bat expert James Shipman. Did you know bats can live for up to 30 years? James explains where they live, how they fly in the dark, and why they are so important and protected by law.
- Saturday 13th June 5:00pm until 8:00pm
Newbury's Kennet Opera present a programme of favourites in the Great Hall at Shaw House. From the well-known to the rarely heard; the serious and the ridiculous; choruses, solos and everything in-between.
- Friday 26th June 6:30pm until 9:00pm
A talk and walk by local bird expert, Ailsa Claybourn, about these amazing birds who are disappearing from our skies, and how we can help them.
- Sunday 28th June 4:00pm until 5:30pm
We invite you to join us in the historic grounds of Shaw House to enjoy a healing sound bath with instructor Veronika. Appreciate the present moment with soothing sounds that will provide a grounding and...