Jago Court

 
 
 
 
Newbury Racecourse
Racecourse of the Year
Newbury won the coveted title of 'Racecourse of the Year' in the ROA/Racing Post Horseracing Awards for the fourth time in 2007.
 
Home to the Hennessy Gold cup, a day out at Newbury Races is an absolute winner, and you never know, pick the right horse and you could be too!
 
But its not all about the racing, a wide variey of other events are also hosted by the racecourse.
 
Top Tip: Look out for one of the evening meetings and the free family fun days.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Newbury Corn Exchange
Situated in the heart of Newbury (market place), The Corn Exchange (Newbury) took up the management of New Greenham Arts in 2001, having previously been located at the old nuclear airbase at Greenham Common.
 
The mission (as stated on their website!):-
 
'To offer high quality arts and entertainment and enhance the life of our community, continually providing new and enriching experiences for everyone'.
 
A variety of works are offered, including drama, contemporary dance, comedy, popular entertainment, non-professional and student productions, live music, film and physical theatre'.
 
Top tip: see whats on at the new Micro Cinema
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Kennet & Avon Canal
 
 
 
 
Victoria Park
 
 
 
Pubs & Clubs
Although not famed for its nightlife, Newbury is on the up!
 
There are a many pubs & restaurants in and around the town, enough to cater for all tastes. Go ahead and explore!
 
 
 
 
 
  
Top tip:
If its a more sophisticated scene and fine dining you're after (or cocktails!), then Monty's Bar is probably the place for you. 
 
 
 
Top tip:
On a warm summers day, have a nice relaxing drink outside at the Lockstock & Barrell as the barges & swans drift by.
 
 
The Watermill Theatre
The Watermill theatre is well worth a visit and has a reputation as one of the very best producing regional theatres in the country.
 
 
The theatre seats 220 people within a stunning converted mill situated in beautiful gardens on the bank of the river Lambourn. The compact nature of the building makes the theatre experience intimate for both its performers and the audience. 
             

It has a bar and licensed restaurant serving pre-show and after-show meals, and cream teas after matinées.
 
Up & coming productions include:
 
  • The Merchant of Venice & A Midsummer's Night Dream (4th March - 2nd May) 
  • Blithe's Spirit (21st May - 27th June)
  • The King & Queen of Sugar Street (1st - 4th July)
 
 
 
Sport
Rugby
 
Newbury RFC
Newbury's most high profile team is its rugby team. Competing in National Division 1, they are one of the top 28 teams in the country - and just a 15 minute walk from Jago Court!            
 

  
 
Football
 
Reading FC
If football is more to your liking, then you can pop up the M4 to Junction 11 (20mins) and visit the Madjeski Statium, host to Reading FC who are currently in a battle to try and regain their status in the Premier League.
                  

 
*NB*
The Madjeski Stadium is also home to London Irish Rugby team.
Highclere Castle
Although a tourist attraction in its own right, Highclere Castle puts on a wide variety of events every year. It really is worth checking to see what's coming up and make sure you put something in your diary.     

A few examples include:
 
  • 'Battle Proms' - celebration of classical music.
  • Highclere Country Fair.
  • International Horse Trials.
 The castle itself is famous for its Egyptology exhibition and gained notoriety as the home to the 5th Earl of Carnarvon who spent much time and effort in trying to uncover the secrets of ancient Egypt.
 
An impressive private exhibition of ancient Egyptian finds accumulated from excavations in Thebes and Balamun by the 5th Earl and Howard Carter between 1907 and 1913 are now housed in part of the old cellars in Highclere Castle.