General Events
- Wednesday 15th November, 10:00am - Until Monday 18th November, 4:00pm
Explore the artefacts of an ancient civilization and how they came to Newbury.
- Saturday 3rd August, 11:00am - Until Sunday 29th September, 4:00pm
Altered States - The Orangery Lawn at Shaw House will be transformed into an open-air sculpture exhibition where you can discover artworks by acclaimed sculptors in the grounds of this lovely historic...
- Thursday 3rd October 1:00pm until 2:00pm
Come and hear Newbury poet Steve Wallis share some of his work, then stay a while to write your own piece, inspired by one of West Berkshire Museum’s special exhibitions.
- Saturday 5th October 10:00am until 3:00pm
Do you know what a bulla is? Find out from the historical re-enactors of Butser IX Legion.
- Thursday 10th October 7:30pm until 8:45pm
Buddhist nun Gen Nyingpo will explain methods to respond to life’s challenges with a peaceful, positive attitude enabling our ordinary problems and difficulties to fall away.
- Sunday 13th October 11:00am until 3:00pm
Shaw House is a stunning Elizabethan mansion and home to the West Berkshire Register Office which offers three ceremony rooms for your big day. You also have the option of adding a drinks reception to...
- Wednesday 16th October 1:00pm until 2:00pm
This talk by Daniel Bashford will look at the evidence for the use of the Ridgeway and the evolution of the surrounding landscape over time.
- Wednesday 16th October 7:00pm until 8:00pm
This talk by Sue Ellis will explore a volunteer's choice of the treasures in store (and on display) at West Berkshire Museum, asking the question "Why have museums?" and exploring this question through...
- Friday 18th October 7:30pm until 11:00pm
The ultimate rock show dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave Grohl. Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Queens Of The Stone Age, Tenacious D, Probot & Them Crooked Vultures.
- Friday 25th October 6:00pm until 8:00pm
Join us to commemorate the 380th anniversary of the Second Battle of Newbury at Shaw House, which became an integral part of the Royalists defensive position during the battle on Sunday 27th October 1644.
- Monday 28th October 11:00am until 2:00pm
Oldilocks finds a teddy bear in the park and remembers a delicious bowl of porridge she tasted years ago in the woods. Something else happened but she can’t quite remember what, so she sets off for another...
- Tuesday 29th October 10:00am until 12:30pm
Achieve your Arts Award Discover in a morning, in three fun-filled sessions at central Newbury venues!
- Tuesday 29th October 10:00am until 12:31pm
Achieve your Arts Award Discover in a morning, in three fun-filled sessions at central Newbury venues!
- Tuesday 29th October 10:30am until 12:00pm
Dracula and his friends try to bring out the monster in his half human, half vampire grandson in order to keep Mavis from leaving the hotel.
- Wednesday 30th October 10:00am until 3:00pm
Pumpkin Perfection. Using porcelain pens, decorate a ceramic pumpkin hanging decoration.
- Thursday 31st October 6:20pm until 8:30pm
Calling all young witches, wizards, and magical creatures.. Join us as we open the doors to our School of Enchantment for one magical night only!
- Friday 1st November 10:00am until 1:00pm
Ancient Artefacts. Choose between one of three ancient Egypt wooden stand-up shapes (subject to availability) – the Sphinx, a pyramid, or the god Anubis – and decorate with paint sticks.
- Friday 1st November 5:00pm until 7:00pm
Some of our dragons are missing! Family friendly event involving a FREE dragon hunt through a dark or dimly lit museum – please bring a torch. Last entry to the event is at 6.40pm.
- Wednesday 6th November, 10:15am - Until Wednesday 4th December, 10:45am
Held over five consecutive Wednesday mornings, is our art and craft session, Mini Messy Museum, for 2 to 5 years.
- Friday 8th November 7:30pm until 10:00pm
Experience THE Sixties show that's wowing audiences around the world, selling out and headlining venues from the Palladium to Old Trafford - with the spectacular sounds of THE ZOOTS!
- Sunday 10th November 1:00pm until 3:00pm
Early Music ensemble Charivari Agréable present Game of Queens, the extraordinary story of the 16th century female monarchs, consorts and regents who wielded power in England, Scotland and France and the...
- Thursday 21st November 7:30pm until 8:45pm
Discover the power of the mind to create our experiences and learn methods to transform our mental state from negative to positive through meditation.
- Saturday 30th November 11:00am until 2:00pm
Explore the House to find hidden reindeer!
Begin by creating an antler headband and then explore the House to roundup the reindeer!
- Sunday 1st December 11:00am until 3:00pm
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Join us to begin the festive season with our annual Christmas Fair.
- Saturday 14th December 7:00pm until 11:00pm
The ultimate rock show dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave Grohl.