What's On in Newbury
General 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 12:00pm
A relaxed morning for children with additional needs and their
families to enjoy West Berkshire Museum when there’s less hustle
and bustle (as we are closed to the public on Tuesdays).
- 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 10:00am until 1:00pm
Breathe Out Fire, Not Snow! We love dragons at the Museum and
so it will come as no surprise that one of our favourite story books
is Zog by Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler.
- 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.
- Thursday 17th December 7:30pm until 9:00pm
A concert of old and new festive music by Cantemus chamber choir
- Sunday 28th February 8:00pm until 10:00pm
One of the biggest names in comedy, Ed Byrne, returns with a brand-new show and absolutely No Dramas as he hits the road in 2027.