Newbury: Tourist AttractionsBelow are the main tourist attractions in and around Newbury. We advise ALL travellers to confirm the attraction opening times and admission prices BEFORE planning your visit. West Berkshire Breweries Web: www.wbbrew.co.uk Historic places to visit Highclere Castle Home of the Carnarvon Family who famously discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922 with Howard Carter the archaeologist. The castle is a fine example of victorian architecture offering wonderful grounds and a tour of the house with its collection of Egyptian antiquities. Summer Concerts and events. Situated 15 minutes by car south of Newbury. Tel: 01635 253210 E-mail: theoffice@highclerecastle.co.uk Web: www.highclerecastle.co.uk Donnington Castle was built in the late 14th Century and the tower still survives with some earthworks. Visitors cannot enter the tower as it is unsafe however, a visit offers good views of Newbury. Located in Donnington on the edge of Newbury. Open all year Website: www.english-heritage.org.uk Museums The West Berkshire Museum is situated in on the Canal
Warf near the centre of Newbury and entry is free. Tel: 01635 30511
Web: www.westberkshiremusem.org.uk Theatres The Watermill Theatre is a professional Theatre company with a well earned reputation both nationallly and internallly for productions and is located in Bagnor near Newbury Tel: 01635 46044 E-mail: admin@watermill.org.uk Web: www.watermill.org.uk Kennet and Avon Canal The Kennet and Avon Canal runs through the middle of Newbury and there are barge trips, a Gift and Tea shop open during the summer months. Tel: 01635 522609 The Kennet & Avon Canal towpath is offers a good walks either towards Hungerford or Reading with many barges and locks. Boat Hire and Barge Trips 404 London Road, Benham Hill, Newbury, Berkshire, RG18 3AA Web: www.chefshouse.co.uk Kennet Horseboat Company Enjoy a canal trip aboard the Kennet Horse Boat Company horsedrawn and motorised day trip boats on the Kennet and Avon Canal. The Horsedrawn Barge operates from Kintbury, daytime only. Opening Times:Easter - October. Kennet Horseboat Company, 2 Rectory
Cottage, Church Hill, Wickham, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 8HD Tel: 01488
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