Situated halfway between London and Wales, and also the Midlands to the South coast, Ye Olde Red Lion is the perfect stop for food and a break when travelling.

Travelling Times

  • Ridgeway - 15mins
  • Cotswolds - 45mins
  • Bristol – 1 hour
  • Southampton -1 hour
  • London – 1 hour
  • Stratford upon Avon – 1 hour

Things To Do

  • Good pub stop for cycling/ Walking
  • Newbury Races – 15 minutes
  • Highclere Castle – 15 minutes
  • Blenheim Palace - 30 minutes
  • Windsor - 40 Minutes
  • Stonehenge 50 minutes
  • Bath – 1 hour

Key Attractions

Newbury Showground

The Newbury and District Agricultural Society was formed in 1909, today the Society is a registered charity. The venue is used throughout the year to host a number of events such as: Retro Festival, Showmans Show, British Pet Show and of course are the organisers of the Royal County of Berkshire Show one of the few remaining County shows in the UK.
  • Category
    Showground
  • Address
    Priors Court, Hermitage, Thatcham RG18 9QZ
  • Hours
    09.00 am – 17.30 pm
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Highclere Castle

Highclere Castle is a country house in the Jacobethan style by the architect Sir Charles Barry, with a park designed by Capability Brown. The 5,000-acre estate is in Hampshire, England, about 5 miles south of Newbury, Berkshire and setting for Downton Abbey with sumptuous rooms, grounds and exhibitions.
  • Category
    Attraction
  • Address
    Highclere Park, Newbury, RG20 9RN
  • Hours
    09.00 am – 17.30 pm
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Living Rainforest

The Living Rainforest is an indoor greenhouse tropical rainforest located in Hampstead Norreys in Berkshire, England. It is an ecological centre, educational centre and visitor attraction consisting of three glasshouses, operated and run by the Trust for Sustainable Living.
  • Category
    Nature & Parks
  • Address
    Hampstead Norreys, Thatcham RG18 0TN
  • Hours
    10.00 am – 17.00 pm
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Snelsmore Common Country Park

Snelsmore Common is a common and country park on the western edge of the village of Winterbourne in the English county of Berkshire. It lies near to the M4 and A34 roads, and is located approximately 2.5 miles north of Newbury.
  • Category
    Nature & Parks
  • Address
    Wantage Rd, Snelsmore Common, Newbury RG14 3BQ
  • Hours
    car park is open at 8am but subject to seasonal locking times.
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Newbury Racecourse

Newbury Racecourse is one of the UK's most prestigious racing venues, with up to 30 quality racedays each year across both the Jumps and Flat. Opened in 1905 the course is home to the Ladbrokes Trophy, formerly Hennessy Gold Cup and the Group 1 Lockinge Stakes, but also hosts world famous music acts during the summer months. The racecourse boasts three large grandstands making it a versatile venue for any event.
  • Category
    Sports
  • Address
    Newbury RG14 7NZ
  • Hours
    8.30 am – 17.30 pm
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Bombay Sapphire Distillery

Discover the artistry and heritage behind Bombay Sapphire at our state-of-the-art distillery, set astride the banks of the crystal clear River Test. Go behind the scenes and discover how we infuse ten exotic botanicals from around the world into our gin.

Explore the Bombay Sapphire Distillery in your own time with an interactive map. The Self-Discovery Experience showcases the very best of Bombay Sapphire gin and our beautiful, historic distillery.

  • Category
    Experiences
  • Address
    Laverstoke Mill, Whitchurch, Hampshire, RG28 7NR
  • Hours
    11.00 am – 18.00 pm
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