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May

2024

10+ Family Friendly Things to do in Newbury

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Newbury is full of things to do for families from canal boat trips to a castle – read on for just 10 family friendly things to do in Newbury (there are many more though!). If you find this post useful and informative make sure you join the Berkshire Mummies Mailing List and follow on Instagram and Facebook. 10 Family Friendly Things to do in Newbury 1. Visit the Corn Exchange - This venue hosts a variety of shows, films and events. To see what's showing please click here. 2. Play in Victoria Park - the park can be found next to the Kennet and Avon…

Jan

2023

By Berkshire Mummies

Donnington Recreation Ground

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Donnington Recreation Ground is a fantastic play are just down the road from Donnington Castle. If you find this blog post useful make sure you join the Berkshire Mummies mailing list, follow Berkshire Mummies on Facebook and Instagram and share with friends and family who might also find it useful. What is at the Recreation Ground? At the recreation ground you will find a fantastic play area, where you will find a brilliant large wooden play castle which has places to hide, slide, ‘fireman’s pole’, bridges and climbing wall. In the playground you will also find a zip wire, swings, roundabout, seesaw and more -…

May

2021

By Berkshire Mummies

Visiting Donnington Castle near Newbury

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The remains of Donnington Castle sit proudly on the top of a hill in Donnington which allows for great views of the Lambourn Valley. It’s free to visit the castle ruins (parking charges apply however) and there is a lovely walk too, we really enjoyed visiting Donnington Castle near Newbury. It's worth noting you can't get into the twin towered gatehouse. A bit of history about the castle The castle is 14th century and only the impressive twin towered gatehouse part of the castle still stands today. When at the site you can still see some of the castle walls…