Shaw House

24/06/2025

Don't miss our annual Summer Fair!

Enjoy the beauty of summer at Shaw House and browse over 60 local stalls located on the Great Lawn and enjoy refreshments from our café, bar and caterers. For our younger visitors there will be creative crafts, face painting, a magic show from Mr Muddle and a bouncy castle.

Don’t forget to bring along your furry friends as the National Animal Welfare Trust will be hosting a dog show with categories including ‘perfect puppy’, ‘golden oldie’ and ‘radiant rescue’.

The House and Exhibition Rooms will also be open on the day.
Dogs on leads are welcome outside.

Sunday 20 July | Shaw House | 11am – 4pm | Adults £2, Children £1 (Free for children aged 3 years and under)

20/06/2025

Did you know that today marks 80 years since the Farquhar family put Shaw House and Estate up for sale? This marked the end of the house’s time as a family home.

The auction, which took place at The Chequers Hotel in Newbury, saw 30 lots available, each an area of the Shaw House Estate, compiling over 1,200 acres.

Whilst we only have a small amount of that land now, which forms the lawns and gardens surrounding the House, we take delight in seeing so many people enjoy the grounds through the year at our events and open days. You can find out more about the history of Shaw House in our exhibition room which is free to visit every weekend until the end of September and everyday throughout the summer holiday!

www.westberkshireheritage.org/shaw-house/plan-your-visit

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19/06/2025

Join Lumos Live for an enchanting Fleetwood Mac and ABBA Candlelight Experience performed by a string trio in the historic grounds of Shaw House.

Visit our pop-up bar and outside caterers then sit back to enjoy an evening under the stars.

Suitable for 8 years +. With seating provided.

For more information and to book please visit www.lumoslive.co.uk

Saturday 9 August | Shaw House | Gates open 7pm, Performance starts 8pm

Lumos Experiences

17/06/2025

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

12/06/2025

Save the date for our Summer Fair!

Enjoy the beauty of summer at Shaw House and browse over 60 local stalls located on the Great Lawn and enjoy refreshments from our café, bar and caterers. For our younger visitors there will be creative crafts, face painting, a magic show from Mr Muddle and a bouncy castle.

Don’t forget to bring along your furry friends as the National Animal Welfare Trust will be hosting a dog show with categories including ‘perfect puppy’, ‘golden oldie’ and ‘radiant rescue’.

The House and Exhibition Rooms will also be open on the day.
Dogs on leads are welcome outside.

Sunday 20 July | Shaw House | 11am – 4pm | Adults £2, Children £1 (Free for children aged 3 years and under)

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)