Newbury, in Berkshire is a civil parish and the principal town in West Berkshire. With a detailed and rich history, amazing attractions and some fabulous shopping all within a cultured and stunning town, Newbury has a host of brilliant experiences just waiting for you to discover when you plan your stay.
There are so many great choices for accommodation, including luxury hotels, charming guesthouses and lovely bed and breakfasts, as well as a number of self-catering options. The food choices are fabulous, with a great variety of cultures and cuisines around every corner, including cafes, restaurants and pubs and the night time won't disappoint your high expectations either, as Newbury has a vibrant and lively night life encompassing everything from pubs, clubs, bars, cinemas and theatres. The shopping is amazing too, with some brilliant well-known names mingling with some unique independent brands around every corner.
Some of the amazing experiences there are around the town are hosted in the Corn Exchange, situated in the Market Square, right in the centre of the town. The Corn Exchange offers brilliant entertainment in the way of drama, dance, music, visual arts, film, light entertainment, children's events, pantomimes and comedies. You're guaranteed to find something to suit your own individual tastes, so it is definitely worth looking at.
Some historical areas of interest in the town include Highclere Caste, the home of the Carnavon Family. The Carnavon's were the family who had the good fortune to discover the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922 along with Howard Carter the archaeologist. The home itself is now a museum of sorts, hosting and holding various artefacts from ancient Egypt and the exhibition itself. It really is a fascinating insight into the enigmas surrounding the Ancient world and the discovery of Tutankhamen.
In the surrounding areas of Newbury you can enjoy a multitude of activities, including those that will assist you in fitness pursuits, with some gorgeous parks and countryside to stroll through. Of course any visit to Newbury would not be complete without a trip to Newbury racecourse, where you can enjoy a flutter on a race whilst enjoying al of the glitz and glamour of a racing day.
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