 Join us to celebrate all things local and explore unique craft across over 70 stalls throughout Shaw House and outside. From homeware, garden goods and clothing to jewellery, food and drink; there will be plenty for everyone!
Grab lunch in our café or from outdoor caterers and support the creative talent West Berkshire and surrounding areas have to offer!
For our younger visitors there will be themed craft and colouring in our Activity Room and trail sheets to explore the house with.
Shaw House | Sunday 13 April | 11am – 3pm | Adults £2, Children £1 (Free for children aged 3 years and under)

Explore the House to find the hidden mouse!
Begin by creating a mouse headband of your own in the Great Hall, with additional themed crafts available in our Activity Room, then enjoy following the trail around the House.
With treats and refreshments available to purchase from the café.
Shaw House | Saturday 12 April | 11am – 2pm | £2 per child (pay on the day)

Newbury Road Club will be celebrating its centenary in 2025, but cycle clubs have been busy in Newbury for many more years. This talk will give a short history of cycling clubs in Newbury with particular emphasis on the Newbury Road Club from its formation by the Bance brothers to the active and busy club it is today.
West Berkshire Museum | Wednesday 23 April | 1pm | Free
 The Domesday settlement of Compton is referred to as two places, Westcumpton and Estcumpton from 1241. East Compton was the area around St Mary and St Nicholas’ Church, and West Compton was the larger hamlet despite formerly been called Compton Parva, meaning minor or little!
Find out more and meet members of West Berkshire Council’s Archaeology team as they delve into the parish’s historic environment and share some of the fascinating artefacts found there by members of the public.
West Berkshire Museum | Wednesday 23 April | 7pm | £5

We invite you to join us in the historic grounds of Shaw House to enjoy a healing sound bath with instructor Veronika.
Appreciate the present moment with southing sounds that will provide a grounding and relaxing afternoon.
Shaw House | Sunday 27 April | 3pm – 4.30pm | £10
 Join us at Shaw House and West Berkshire Museum in April for our Family Activity and Messy Museum days!
No need to book, just drop-in | £2.50 per child | 10am-3pm
Family Activity Days: 9 & 16 April | Shaw House
Messy Museum Days: 11 & 17 | West Berkshire Museum
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