Out and About in the Area
26 Things to See and Do in West Berkshire
A is for the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) (The North Wessex Downs) that covers most of West Berkshire.
B is for Balloon Rides, the best way to see the AONB!
C is for Churches, there are many fine examples, not least Avington, Lambourn and Great Shefford.
D is for Dramatic Performances at the Corn Exchange, Watermill Theatre or other local venues.
E is for Eating at the Lord Lyon.
F is for Farm Park a great day out with little ones at Bucklebury.
G is for Greenham Common, no longer controversial this lowland heath, returned to the people in the 1990s, has four waymarked routes.
H is for Hungerford Antiques, a trove of fascinating objects awaits you in this charming town.
I is for Iron Age hillforts surviving on either side of the Ridgeway.
J is for Jane Austen Fever at Basildon Park following the most recent filming of Pride & Prejudice.
K is for Kennet & Avon Canal by bicycle, on foot and on the water.
L is for Live Music such as the Battle Proms event organised at Highclere Castle.
M is for Medieval Cloth Making, once the most important Newbury industry. Find out more at West Berkshire Museum.
N is for Newbury Spring Festival, a dazzling line up of performers for two weeks in May .
O is for Open Studios also in May, a chance to see craftspeople at work.
P is for Pathways, The Thames and Ridgeway National Path and Lambourn Valley Way all wind their way through West Berkshire.
Q is for Quality local produce on sale at Farmer's Markets, farm shops and the Tourist Information Centre.
R is for Racing. Newbury Racecourse in Berkshire offers some of the best horse racing both on the flat and over jumps. It is home to the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup and the Juddmonte Lockinge, Ladies Day in August and a summer season of top-class racing, including three evening meetings and Family Fun Days.
S is for Snowdrops at Welford Park carpeting the grounds right down to the River Lambourn.
T is for Tickets for many local events available from the Tourist Information Centre.
U is for Ufton Court Open Day, Visit this Elizabethan Mansion at a special open day. Explore the garden and practice your archery.
V is for Villages brimming over with character. Stockcross, Tidmarsh and Kintbury to name just a few.
W is for Walks Leaflets detailing walks throughout the area, free from the Tourist Information Centre in Newbury.
X is Xplore through our xroads, the A34 and the M4 making West Berkshire accessible from all directions.
Y is for Youngsters, bring them, there's lots for them to do too.
Z is for Zzzzz, The sleep you'll need after all that fun in one of our Boutique Hotel Rooms!
This page is courtesy of West Berkshire Council