Shaw House

09/09/2024

Take a moment to Rest & Restore at Shaw House.

We invite you to enjoy a healing crystal bowl sound bath with instructor Veronika from Nourish by V, creating soothing sounds that will provide a grounding and relaxing afternoon.

This will be an outdoor event, so please bring with you a yoga mat and warm, comfortable clothes. Should there be poor weather conditions the class will be moved indoors.

Sunday 6th October | 1pm – 2.30pm | £5

Book online: https://buff.ly/3Mn81Nh

08/09/2024

Join us for Heritage Open Day TODAY!

With free introductory talks about the history of the House throughout the day, you can then visit our historic costume exhibition ‘Dressed for Shaw’ and the English Civil War arms and armoury exhibition ‘Dressed for Battle’.

Visits to the bake house must be pre-booked online, to check availability please visit: (link)

Come along to explore the House, visit the gift shop and cafe and then take a stroll around the grounds to explore the sculpture exhibition artwork which is also on display.

Sunday 8 September | House and grounds open 11am - 4pm | Free

07/09/2024

Calling all gardening enthusiasts! Join us for weekly sessions in our Community Kitchen Garden. Every Thursday 10am until 12.30pm, just drop-in for a warm welcome.

06/09/2024

Oldilocks finds a teddy bear in the park and remembers a delicious bowl of porridge she tasted years ago in the woods. Something else happened but she can’t quite remember what, so she sets off for another adventure followed by a scruffy old pigeon. Will she find the bears house and what will happen then?

A wonderfully funny and warmhearted celebration of the classic story starring a naughty old lady who looks very familiar. Garlic Theatre hold their young audience spellbound with lovingly crafted puppets, music and some steaming bowls of porridge.

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

Monday 28 October | 11am & 1pm | Adult £10 Child £7 (under 2s free with a paying group)

Book online: https://buff.ly/3oEMPav

05/09/2024

Pop into the Shaw House Café for some freshly ground coffee, homemade cakes and a really warm welcome!

Open Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4pm

And every weekend between February and September.

04/09/2024

Join us this Sunday for at Shaw House.

With free introductory talks about the history of the House throughout the day, you can then visit our historic costume exhibition ‘Dressed for Shaw’ and the English Civil War arms and armoury exhibition ‘Dressed for Battle’.

We are also offering the opportunity to pre-book a visit to our Elizabethan bake house which was discovered during restoration and is one of the very special features of Shaw House. Viewing to the bake house must be pre-booked online, please check availability here (add link to SH events)

Come along to explore the House, visit the gift shop and cafe and then take a stroll around the grounds to explore the sculpture exhibition artwork which is also on display.

Sunday 8 September | Open 11am - 4pm | Free entry

But don't worry if you can't make it, we have another Heritage Open Day on Sunday 15 September!

03/09/2024

‘Wakefield’ is waiting on our Orangery Lawn to ‘upend your expectations’…

Discover the surprises and mis-directions Michael Haggiag’s works have in store for you with a visit to the Altered States sculpture exhibition at Shaw House.

Open every day until Sunday 29th September, 11am – 4pm, free admission.

All works on display are available for purchase.

The House, indoor exhibitions, gift shop and café will be open during the school holidays.

For more information about the exhibiting artists please visit https://buff.ly/3WHvOgQ.

02/09/2024

With over 40 specialists under one roof, the Shaw House Wedding Fair is the ideal place to plan your big day!

Pre-register here: https://buff.ly/47WU7K9

Sunday 13 October | 11am – 3pm | Free

30/08/2024

This ‘Woman of Wisdom’ enjoys the early morning light at Shaw House.

Visit her, along with eight other beautifully expressive works by Tinei Mashaya, at our free open air sculpture exhibition, open every day until Sunday 29th September, 11am – 4pm.

All works on display are available for purchase.

The House, indoor exhibitions, gift shop and café will be open during the school holidays.

For more information about the exhibiting artists please visit https://buff.ly/3WHvOgQ.

28/08/2024

Join us for our Family Activity Day TODAY! You can design and decorate a flocked mask as your favourite animal, bird or minibeast!

We also have a selection of free trails to choose from!

Wednesday 28 August | 10am - 3pm | £2.50 | No need to book, just drop-in.

23/08/2024

Have you visited the outdoor sculpture exhibition yet? Come and take a stroll around the Orangery Lawn to explore the artwork. There is also lots to discover inside the House - entry is free!

Open everyday until Sunday 29 September | 11am – 4pm | Free

The House, indoor exhibitions, gift shop and café are open during the school holidays.

For more information about the exhibiting artists please visit https://buff.ly/2Apo3Vj.

21/08/2024

Join us for our Family Activity Day TODAY! Decorate a minibeast mansion with paint pens and then take home to hang in the garden ready for minibeasts to visit.

We also have a selection of free trails to choose from!

Wednesday 21 August | 10am - 3pm | £2.50 | No need to book, just drop-in.

16/08/2024

Come and take a stroll around the Orangery Lawn to explore the open air sculpture trail.

Why not bring a picnic or treat yourself to something from our café! All works on display will be available for purchase.

Open everyday until Sunday 29 September | 11am – 4pm | Free

The House, indoor exhibitions, gift shop and café will be open during the school holidays.

For more information about the exhibiting artists please visit https://buff.ly/2Apo3Vj.

15/08/2024

Applications for stall holder spaces at our Christmas Fair close next Wednesday! The event, taking place on Sunday 1st December, will be host to over 70 stalls and highlight the works of a variety of local crafters, bakers, artists, designers and creators.

If you would like a stall space, please email [email protected] for details on how to apply. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 21st August at 5pm and there are limited spaces, so don’t delay!

14/08/2024

Join us for our Family Activity Day TODAY! Taking inspiration from the flowers in bloom, you can make a fridge or magnetic board holder in the shape of a flower.

We also have a selection of free trails to choose from!

Wednesday 14 August | 10am - 3pm | £2.50 | No need to book, just drop-in.

13/08/2024

Our new Autumn/Winter brochure is out now! Packed full of events and activities for all the family.

Pick up a copy at Shaw House or West Berkshire Museum during opening hours, or download here:

https://buff.ly/4dCDhTJ

12/08/2024

Heritage Open Days return to Shaw House on Sunday 8 and Sunday 15 September.

Drop-in for introductory talks about the history of the House at 11.30am, 12.30, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, or you can explore at your own pace and visit the exhibition rooms, our historic costume exhibition ‘Dressed for Shaw’ and the English Civil War arms and armoury exhibition ‘Dressed for Battle’.

We are also offering the opportunity to pre-book a visit to our Elizabethan bake house which was discovered during restoration and is one of the very special features of Shaw House. Public access is not usually possible due to its location below the café but during the open days you will have the chance to climb below the ground floor and discover the well preserved elements of the 16th century kitchen.

Bake house viewings: 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm (30 minute duration), free but booking essential.

Book online: https://buff.ly/3fb8VLz

09/08/2024

We are getting ready to think happy thoughts as the mischievous Peter Pan embarks on an awfully big adventure at Shaw House!

Tickets are still available to pre-book online, or you can pay on the door on Monday from 5pm.

Monday 12 August | Gates 5pm, Performance 6pm | Adult £13, Child £9
Book online: https://buff.ly/3UGv2Qg

08/08/2024

Come along to the Community Garden at Shaw house in Newbury and enjoy a morning exploring the fun that can be had when out in nature.

The morning will involve making bird feeders to take home with you, a mini wellbeing walk around the Shaw House grounds looking at the nature that surrounds us, bug hunting and storytelling in the amphitheatre.

Feel free to bring a picnic that can be enjoyed in the grounds of Shaw House or pick up some lunch from the Shaw House café.
Suitable for primary aged children but will accept other ages if you feel the activities are appropriate. All children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult throughout the session.

Friday 16 August & Saturday 17th August | Shaw House | 10am - 12:30 | Free

Booking is essential due to limited numbers. To book on please email [email protected] with your chosen date and the number of children you would like to register for the event with their age.

07/08/2024

07/08/2024

Join us for our Family Activity Day TODAY, we will be decorating a fan with our favourite animals and plants. Be inspired by the flora and fauna you can find in the garden at Shaw House.

We also have a selection of free trails to choose from!

Wednesday 7 August | 10am - 3pm | £2.50 | No need to book, just drop-in.

05/08/2024

Immersion Theatre invite you to soar away to Neverland as they proudly bring their trademark energy to their most magical musical to date, Peter Pan!

Get ready to think happy thoughts and fly high as the mischievous Peter embarks on an awfully big adventure, introducing the Darling children to the lost boys, the cheeky Tinkerbell, the hilarious Smee, and a host of other exciting characters before facing the most feared villain of them all, the infamous Captain Hook.

Filled with catchy music, heaps of audience interaction, a laugh-a-minute script, and the opportunity to meet the characters after the show, this hilarious and exciting musical of the boy who never grew up promises to have every member of the family entertained throughout…You’ll be Hooked!

Monday 12 August | Shaw House | Gates 5pm, Performance 6pm | Adult £13, Child £9

Book online: https://buff.ly/3UGv2Qg

03/08/2024

We are very excited to welcome you to the opening of the exhibition TODAY.

The Orangery Lawn has been transformed into an outdoor sculpture trail where you can discover artworks by acclaimed artists. All works on display will be available for purchase.

For more information about the exhibiting artists please visit https://buff.ly/3WHvOgQ.

The House, indoor exhibitions, gift shop and café will be open during the school holidays.

Saturday 3 August – Sunday 29 September | 11am – 4pm | Free

01/08/2024

We can't wait for Neverland to arrive at Shaw House on Monday 12 August.

Think happy thoughts and book online today!
www.westberkshireheritage.org/whats-on

01/08/2024

There is some very exciting artwork being installed for the exhibition - opening day is Saturday 3 August - we look forward to welcoming you!

To find out about the exhibiting artists visit https://buff.ly/3WHvOgQ

31/07/2024

Join us for our Family Activity Day TODAY where we will be decorating a painting stone with your favourite animal, minibeast, bird or plant.

We also have two wildlife themed trails to choose from!

Wednesday 31 July | 10am - 3pm | £2.50 | No need to book, just drop-in.