Shaw House

25/11/2025

Here’s a sneak peek of our festive displays this year…

Join us for our Winter Public Open days to see the Christmas decorations which, this year, are inspired by the 400-year history of the House. From Tudor garlands to 1950s paper chains – and much more in between!

Entry is free and our on-site café will be open serving festive treats.

24/11/2025

Join us for our annual Christmas Fair on Sunday 7 December.

The House will be host to over 70 stalls selling locally made gifts, food, drink, decorations and craft; the perfect time for a spot of Christmas shopping. Warm up with hot mulled wine from our outdoor bar and find lunch and seasonal treats in our café or from the outdoor caterers.

This year, the House will be dressed with decorations representing different eras, from Tudor times to the present day, highlighting the House’s 400-year history. For our younger visitors there will be themed craft in our Activity Room and a reindeer trail (trail sheets available at Reception for a suggested donation of £2). All to be enjoyed with the pleasure of vintage music from Gramofun at the bottom of the main oak staircase.

Due to limited space, visitors are asked to leave prams/buggies outside in the designated area.
Dogs on leads are welcome outside.

Sunday 7 December | Shaw House | 11am – 3pm | £2 adults, £1 child (3yrs and under free)

24/11/2025

21/11/2025

We look forward to welcoming you to the House during our Winter Public Open Days next month!

Inspired by Christmases gone by, this year the decorations represent different eras, from Tudor times to the 20th century, highlighting the House’s 400-year history.

Younger visitors can explore the House to find the tiny reindeer! Trail sheets will be available for a suggested donation of £2.

Saturday 6, Saturday 13, Sunday 14, Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 December | 11am – 3pm | Free

19/11/2025

We invite you to join us for an enchanting royal visit from Beauty and her Prince. The royal couple will delight young audiences with a fun sing-a-long, themed games and story time. There will also be plenty of time at the end to take photographs.

Suitable for 3-7 year olds but younger and older children are welcome.

Sunday 14 December | 11am, 1pm, 3pm | Child £10, Accompanying Adult FREE

Book online: https://tinyurl.com/mpudya96

18/11/2025

We are experiencing some technical issues with our online booking system and would ask that you try again later in the week to book event tickets. We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to be up and running again very soon!

18/11/2025

Calm & Confident: Daily Meditation Practices for Positive Thinking
Thursday 20th November ¦ 7.30 – 8.45pm

Meditation course with Buddhist nun Gen Nyingpo. Learn to embrace positive thinking, reduce stress, and feel more centered and empowered in everyday life.

Join our Meditation Course with Buddhist nun Gen Nyingpo and experience the transformative power of meditation. During the session, you will learn practical techniques to calm the mind, embrace positive thinking, and release stress. Gen Nyingpo will guide you through gentle meditations that help you cultivate inner peace, clarity, and emotional resilience.

Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this course offers valuable guidance and support. Explore how to replace negative thoughts with constructive, peaceful ones and develop a more compassionate outlook toward yourself and others.

In a supportive and welcoming environment, gain practical tools to maintain your inner balance amidst daily challenges. You’ll leave feeling empowered, uplifted, and inspired to continue your journey toward a more peaceful, meaningful life.

BOOK: https://learntomeditate.org/meditation-newbury/

17/11/2025

GreenMatthews proudly present their new festive show Midwinter Revels.

Spanning several centuries, the show is a celebration of Yuletide Past guaranteed to warm the cockles of the most Scrooge-like heart. Featuring Christmas carols, winter folk songs, toe-tapping tunes and a plethora of weird and wonderful instruments, all brought to life with GreenMatthews’ trademark wit and humour.

Thursday 11 December | 7.30pm | Adults £15, Child £5

Book online: https://tinyurl.com/5drp42js

14/11/2025

Come along and join in the festive fun creating your own bespoke Christmas wreath. You will learn how to master the technique of mossing your own wreath and then add seasonal foliage.

To decorate there will be a selection of dried fruits and cinnamon sticks, fir cones, baubles and ribbons. Kim Harrison and her Lavenders Floristry Team will be on hand to guide you through and demonstrate techniques to help you create your unique design.

Suitable for beginners. Price includes a hot drink and mince pie!

Tuesday 9 & Wednesday 10 December: 10am & 6.30pm. Thursday 11 December: 10am | £55

Book online: https://tinyurl.com/zwe567np

12/11/2025

Take a sneak peek at the work going on to create this years Christmas decorations. You can admire them on one of our Winter Public Open Days next month!

Inspired by Christmases gone by, this year the decorations represent different eras, from Tudor times to the 20th century, highlighting the House’s 400-year history.

Can you tell which era we’re working on today?