Shaw House

10/06/2025

Help! There are llamas loose around Shaw House, join us for a family trail and crafts.

Create your own llama mask and explore the House to find the llamas hidden inside, then enjoy themed crafts in our Activity Room or to take home.

With treats and refreshments available to purchase from the café.

Suitable for ages 3 – 8 years old, younger and older visitors are welcome.

Sunday 29 June | 11am – 2pm | £2 per child (pay on the day)

09/06/2025

We look forward to welcoming you to our summer Family Activity Days which will be themed around the minibeasts that can be found in the gardens at Shaw House.

Join us every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays to create something new to take home! There will also be a free trail available.

Every Wednesday from 23 July - 27 August | 10am - 3pm | £2.50 per child | No need to book, just drop-in

04/06/2025

Can you spare some time to volunteer with us? We have a range of opportunities across the West Berkshire Culture and Libraries services.

Drop into Newbury Library on 6 June to have an informal chat with Rosemary Flower, our Culture and Libraries Volunteer Officer, and find out more!

03/06/2025

03/06/2025

Join Newbury's Kennet Opera for an indoor 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.

The café will be open selling light refreshments and drinks.
Performance approx. 90 mins with a 30 minute interval.

Saturday 7 June | Doors 5pm, Performance 6pm | Adult £15 Child £10

https://booking.westberks.gov.uk/heritage_events.html?event_id=2638770&companyId=37003

(please note: we apologise for the incorrect prices which are listed in our printed what's on guide)

02/06/2025

Immersion Theatre proudly presents The Tempest; Shakespeare’s unforgettable tale of magic, romance, comedy, and revenge.

With heaps of audience participation, this mesmerising show will be brought to life in unforgettable style, perfect for both, seasoned theatre-goers and newcomers to Shakespeare’s work. Not to be missed!

Suitable for ages 8+.

Sunday 6 July | Shaw House (outdoor) | Gates 5pm, Performance 6pm | Adult £13, Child £9

Book Online: https://booking.westberks.gov.uk/heritage_events.html?event_id=2620884&companyId=37003

01/06/2025

Our new exhibition Garden Glimpses opens TODAY. From battlefields to croquet lawns, take a time travellers view of the historic grounds at Shaw House that have many stories to share.

Located throughout the House on windowsills, view illustrated frames that will portray interpreted views of the grounds below, taking you through the 400 years of history.

Open every weekend until Sunday 28 September, and everyday throughout the school summer holidays. Entry is free but donations are warmly welcomed.

31/05/2025

✨🌸Summer Royal Picnic at Shaw House - Book Now!🌸✨

Our Frosty friends had the best time at beautiful Shaw House this half term, and we can't wait to return on 8th August with SEVEN of our magical princesses!

Half of the tickets for this magical event have already sold, with only 10 spaces left for our 1pm sitting.

Gather up your picnic baskets and get ready for the event of the summer!

For just £10pp, step inside the halls of historic Shaw House and join your favourite princesses for an unforgettable royal celebration!

Sing and dance along with them in our enchanting show, then lay out your blankets in the gardens for a “bring-your-own” picnic, where little ones can enjoy special meet-and-greet moments, making memories with their favourite royals.

Book your tickets now before it's too late:

https://partypromanager.com/request-booking?providerId=3844c76c-9c49-49fb-a8d7-7ffbcae5da7f -ppm

31/05/2025

31/05/2025

Our Tudor Garden is looking blooming beautiful!

Why not visit this weekend? The House and Gardens will be open from 11am until 4pm, entry is free. See you soon!

30/05/2025

Our new exhibition Garden Glimpses opens on Sunday 1st June. From battlefields to croquet lawns, take a time travellers view of the historic grounds at Shaw House that have many stories to share.

Located throughout the House on windowsills, view 10 illustrated frames that will portray interpreted views of the grounds below, taking you through the 400 years of history.

Open every weekend from Sunday 1 June – Sunday 28 September, and everyday throughout the school summer holidays. Entry is free but donations are warmly welcomed.