English Heritage sites near Newbury Parish

Donnington Castle

DONNINGTON CASTLE

2 miles from Newbury Parish

The striking twin-towered 14th-century gatehouse of this castle, later the focus of a Civil War siege and battle, survives amid impressive earthworks.

Silchester Roman City Walls and Amphitheatre

SILCHESTER ROMAN CITY WALLS AND AMPHITHEATRE

11 miles from Newbury Parish

Originally a tribal centre of the Iron Age Atrebates, Silchester became the large and important Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum.

Chisbury Chapel

CHISBURY CHAPEL

12 miles from Newbury Parish

This pretty thatched and flintwalled 13th century chapel survived after the Reformation in 1547 by being used as a barn as part of Chisbury Farm.

Ludgershall Castle and Cross

LUDGERSHALL CASTLE AND CROSS

16 miles from Newbury Parish

The ruins and earthworks of a royal castle dating mainly from the 12th and 13th centuries, frequently used as a hunting lodge. The remains of the medieval cross stand in the centre of the village.

Uffington Castle - White Horse and Dragon Hill

UFFINGTON CASTLE - WHITE HORSE AND DRAGON HILL

16 miles from Newbury Parish

Three atmospheric sites lie along the Ridgeway. Uffington 'Castle' is a large Iron Age hillfort, Dragon Hill a natural mound associated in legend with St George.

Wayland's Smithy

WAYLAND'S SMITHY

17 miles from Newbury Parish

A fine and atmospheric Neolithic chambered long barrow 2km (11/4 miles) along the Ridgeway from the Uffington White Horse: it was once believed to be the habitation of the Saxon smith-god Wayland.

Churches in Newbury Parish

St George's Church, Wash Common

206 Andover Road Newbury
(01635) 41249
http://www.stg-stj.org.uk

The Italianate Church of St George the Martyr serves the growing and busy community of Wash Common to the south of Newbury, the site of the first battle of Newbury in 1643. Please join us to worship at any of our regular weekday or Sunday services.

St John the Evangelist Newbury

St. John's Road Newbury
01635 41249
http://www.stg-stj.org.uk/

St John the Evangelist is a Modern Anglo-Catholic church in Newbury, West Berkshire.
We seek to serve our community and parish in all sorts of ways, and we celebrate the love of God in our lives with a weekly Sunday Communion service.
Our style is traditional, with vestments, insence, candles and choir... Our outlook is progressive, inclusive and realistic.
We believe in a faith which is thoughtful and inspiring.. spiritually deep and deeply liberating for all people. A faith which questions, affirms and loves - and is deeply in touch with people's complex and beautiful lives today.

We call it 'Living Tradition'
Please get in touch - you may be surprised!

To find out more, visit our website www.stg-stj.org.uk. Thank you.

St Nicolas Newbury

West Mills Newbury
(01635) 47018
http://www.st-nics.org

Pubs in Newbury Parish

Ace Space

St. Nicholas Road, Newbury, RG14 5PR
07905 590214
acespace.org.uk/

Ace Space, Newbury
Bacon Arms

10 Oxford Street, Newbury, RG14 1JB
(01635) 31822
baconarmspub.co.uk

Large dining area situated to rear of the bar. The Highwaymans Bar at the Bacon Arms was the site of the inaugural meeting of Newbury CAMRA in 1974.
Bar Sport

25-27 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5LL

In December 2013, Bar Sport opened in premises that had been closed and were previously the George & Pelican, the Varsity Bar and originally a retail shop. This is an American style Sports bar and grill aimed at people who like to watch spo...
Blue Ball

Greenham Road, Newbury, RG14 7HY

Blue Ball, Newbury
Bowler's Arms

Enborne Street, Wash Common, Newbury, RG14 6TW
(01635) 47658
thebowlersarms.co.uk/

Overlooks the cricket ground of Falkland Cricket Club which is surrounded by trees and gives extended views to the west. Richard Hayman took over the pub in October 2013. Food includes sausages and burgers and an interesting range of main m...
Catherine Wheel

35 Cheap Street, Newbury, RG14 5DB
(01635) 569897
thecatherinewheel.com/

Since its refurbishment in 2014 this town centre pub has become increasingly popular. There are six handpumps on the main bar and over 100 UK and international bottled beers available. A covered courtyard houses the 'Gin Yard'. Many ciders...
Clock Tower Inn

15 The Broadway, Newbury, RG14 1AS

Clock Tower Inn, Newbury
Club

5 Cheap St, Newbury, RG14 5DD
(01635) 800219
newburyconclub.wixsite.com/newburyconclu...

The refurbished club bar & bistro reopened on 27 August 2021. Members receive a discount at the bar. Events include Bingo and Family skittles night. Draught beers may vary. Premises include function room, dining room, lounge bars with a dan...
Cobrizo Lounge

12 Northbrook Street, Newbury, RG14 1DJ
(01635) 523372
thelounges.co.uk/cobrizo/

A branch of the Loungers cafe / bar chain. Keg ales include Bath Ales Dark Side and Bristol Beer Factory Cruiser. A range of seating options. A variety of framed photos and artworks adorn the walls. Recorded music playing. Previously a Rive...
Cock Inn

108 Shaw Road, Shaw, Newbury, RG14 1HR
(01635) 901226

A community pub north of Newbury town centre, north east of the Robin Hood roundabout. Pub reopened on 14 September 2019 under new management. New owners have improved the garden.
Coopers Arms

Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5LL
(01635) 47469
arkells.com/the-coopers-arms.htm

Traditional Arkell's pub with several rooms. Entrances from front and rear car park. The compact L-shaped bar with windows facing Bartholomew Street is popular with local customers. The pub has darts and pool teams. David Reid has been lan...
Cross Keys

8 London Road, Newbury, RG14 1JX
(01635) 552205
crosskeysnewbury.com/

Reopened after refurbishment in October 2020. The bar now has a gothic feel featuring a tropical fish tank and there is a touch of street in the food servery with a large menu on the wall. The bare walls feature original artworks. The me...
Document House

7-9 Wharf Street, Newbury, RG14 5AN
(01635) 914397

Real ale introduced in May 2018. Describes itself as Bar / Kitchen / Gin House / Late Lounge. Document House closed at end of November 2021. Reopening as Document House sports bar on 4 March 2022. Closed 10 July 2022.
Dolphin

113 Bartholomew St, Newbury, RG14 5DT
(01635) 729831

Reopened 8 May 2018 by Buff and Bear Saloons after previous closure on 30 April 2017. The pub has been remodelled into several different areas including 'Bartholomew Bar' with paved surface and main bar with sloping wooden floor and varying...
Globe

148 Bartholomew St, Newbury, RG14 5HB
None
theglobenewbury.com/

Reopened 28 May 2019 after an extensive refurbishment by Star Pubs & Bars. After a while as the Snooty Fox which closed on 28 January 2018, it's name is now based on the original name of the Globe Inn. Inside, the extensive refurbishment b...
Gun

142 Andover Road, Wash Common, Newbury, RG14 6NE
(01635) 580032
gunrestaurant.com/

Two-bar community pub near Newbury RFC and the site of the first Battle of Newbury, 1643. This excellent two-bar community pub has traded under its present name since 1761. The lounge bar has a partial wall containing a wood-burning stove,...
King Charles Tavern

54 Cheap Street, Newbury, RG14 5BX
(01635) 36695
kctavern.com/

The KC is a comfortable pub that is over 100 years old, and was a former Branch pub of the year. For the current owners the condition of the eight real ales on offer is very important, and it can be purchased in thirds for sampling. There...
Lamb

5 Enborne Rd, Newbury, RG14 6AG
(01635) 40912

Three separate bar areas. Situated within easy walking distance of the town centre.
Lion

39 West Street, Newbury, RG14 1BD
(01635) 528468
thelionatnewbury.co.uk/

A Wadworth Brewery pub since its 1988 rebuild after a campaign to preserve the site as a pub by the local CAMRA branch. Welcoming backstreet community pub. Island bar with cellar beneath. Framed historic photographs hang on the walls of the...
Lock, Stock & Barrel

104 Northbrook Street, Newbury, RG14 1AA
(01635) 580550
lockstockandbarrelnewbury.co.uk/

Popular and welcoming canalside pub, close to the town bridge and local amenities. It has fine views of the locks and nearby St Nicolas Church. Food is served all day until 9pm (8pm Sun). The L-shaped open-plan interior is stylish and comfo...
Monument

57 Northbrook Street, Newbury, RG14 1AN
(01635) 41964

An interesting collecion of framed old brewery photos and publicity material is displayed inside. Regular music events including Open Mic nights. Pub is popular with all age groups. Pub refurbished September 2018
Nag's Head

91 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5DY
(01635) 523200

The Nag's Head, just like is says on the pub sign, is predominantly a horse racing pub with racing always on one big screen, and if not racing, there will be sport. It's compact, very welcoming, and full of banter of the sort it’s all too...
Narrow Boat

London Road, Newbury, RG14 2BP

Pub is also accessible from canal towpath. Patio garden. Children's play area. Alan Cannon took over in May 2015 after 25 years at the Green Man, Bracknell where he gained a special branch CAMRA award. Changing real ales from the likes of...
Newbury Pub & The Terrace

137 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5HB
(01635) 45974
thenewburypub.com/

Launched in 2012 this town cente gastro-pub has enjoyed great success. Renowned for its food it also welcomes drinkers to its comfortable bar areas and, in all weathers, to its "hidden" roof terrace. Real ale is not available in the upstair...
Old Bell

215 Andover Rd, Wash Common, Newbury, RG14 6ND
(01635) 41510

L shaped layout inside with a pool table and jukebox. Pub sympathetically refreshed and reopened by Ben Briazelle in October 2017 after Dave & Trish departed at end of May 2016. Simple baguette menu introduced November 2017. There is a smal...
Old London Apprentice

2 Hambridge Road, Newbury, RG14 5SS
(01635) 41483
oldlondonapprentice.co.uk/home

Near Newbury racecourse. The multi-room community pub has a long front bar and a back bar with a games area (pool and darts). The OLA is run by Ken and Caroline who have been tenants at the pub since October 2014. Bingo night on Thursdays....
Old Waggon & Horses

26 Market Place, Newbury, RG14 5AG
(01635) 46368
oldwaggonandhorses-newbury.craftunionpub...

On the northern end of the market place. Three steps lead up to the doorway. flanked by large windows. Pool table. Jukebox. Several TVs for sports channels (may be showing different events and sound may be turned off except for major fixtur...
Oxford Street Kitchen & Bar

The Chequers Hotel, 6-8 Oxford Street, Newbury, RG14 1JB
chequershotelnewbury.co.uk/smoke-house/

75 seat restaurant and bar within the Chequers Hotel opened in May 2018. Originally named The Oxford Street Kitchen and Bar but now named The Smokehouse. A variety of beers are available but no cask ale. New garden seating 70 people opened...
Plough on the Green

The Folly, Newbury, RG14 7HY
(01635) 45207
ploughonthegreenpub.co.uk/

Traditional pub with several different seating areas inside. Near Newbury Racecourse. The pub has an attractive sheltered garden with shrubs and fruit trees. It is worth looking at the photos of the pub, found mainly on the walls of the ori...
Red House

12 Hampton Road, Newbury, RG14 6DB

A community pub situated away from the shopping centre in an old part of the town known as 'The City'. Closed lunchtimes except Sundays. On special occasions, Saturday closing time is extended until 1am. [Used to have West Berkshire Brewer...
Royal British Legion

Pelican Lane, Newbury, RG14 1NP
(01635) 47415
newburyroyalbritishlegion.co.uk/

Membership open to all. Non-members may visit the pub on a trial basis. Quiz on Sunday evenings. Darts and Snooker leagues. Live music in bar on Friday evenings.
Slug & Lettuce

1–3 Wharf Street, Newbury, RG14 5AN
(01635) 569895
slugandlettuce.co.uk/slug-newbury/

Entrance passageway with tiles on the walls leads to large high ceilinged room overlooking Kennet and Avon canal. Keg beers include BrewDog Punk IPA. Separate bar in front room with a 'Cocktails' neon sign on the wall. When the Slug and Let...
Spare Wheel

17 Market Place, Newbury, RG14 5AA
(01635) 30893
thesparewheel.com/

An independent kitchen and taproom serving fresh, locally sourced street food as well as craft beer and cider. Opened for first time on Thursday 16 July 2020. A sister establishment to the Catherine Wheel, Newbury.
Swan

London Road, Newbury, RG14 2DA
(01635) 314610
sizzlingpubs.co.uk/theswannewbury/

A pub in the Sizzling Pubs chain. Near Newbury Marina and Kennet & Avon canal for towpath walks.
Toby Carvery

110 London Road, Newbury, RG14 2AJ
(01635) 45719
tobycarvery.co.uk/newburyberkshire/

The Toby Carvery is still known locally as the Robin Hood and lies near the Robin Hood roundabout on the A4 through Newbury.
Walkabout

42 Cheap Street, Newbury, RG14 5BX
(01635) 888778
walkaboutbars.co.uk/venues/newbury

Pub reopened as Walkabout on 17 Mar 2018. Stonegate Pub Company purchased this pub from Wetherspoon and debranded it with reopening on 8 Sep 2017. Originally Lloyds No. 1 Bar opened July 2010. Large downstairs bar and smaller upstairs bar w...
Wellington Arms

4 Andover Road, Newbury, RG14 6LR

Wellington Arms, Newbury
Woodpecker

, Wash Water, Newbury, RG20 0LU
(01635) 43027
goodpubfoodnewbury.co.uk/

With departure of Thomas, Emma took over in June 2019. Bright and cheerful pub. Decking Area, Large Car Park, Petanque piste, Darts team. Menu includes soup, baguettes, Ploughman's, grills, curries, cod & chips. Sunday roasts.