Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Battle of Newbury I 1643

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Register of Historic Battlefields in England the Battlefields Trust and its partner organisations are arranging a series of battlefield walks in September 2025 to coincide with Heritage Open Days.

To encourage interest in battlefield heritage, the Battlefields Trust and its partner organisations are arranging a series of battlefield walks in September 2026. Come and join the Battlefields Trust to explore this Civil War battle which took place in 1643.

Join local guide Dave Stubbs to explore this pivotal Civil War battle where the Earl of Essex's parliamentarian army managed to to hold off the royalists and then return to London after relieving the siege of Gloucester.

Walkers are asked to let the walk organiser know by email ([email protected]) if they would like to take lunch at the Bowler's Arms at Falkland Cricket Club following the walk.

Meet at the Falkland Cricket Club, Enborne Street, Newbury RG14 6TW



Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or carer

Tickets are free but limited to 30 people.

If you enjoy the walk and would like to make a small donation to help the work of the Battlefields Trust, feel free to do so. Alternatively, why not join the Battlefields Trust and help our work to promote battlefield heritage. Please visit https://www.battlefieldstrust.com where you can find out so much more!

Timings

Sunday 20 September:

10:30am

Location & directions

Falkland Cricket Club, Enborne Street, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6TW

Directions:

Meet in the Falkland Cricket Car park

Contact on day:

Simon Marsh

Telephone number:

+447742958888

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Via Eventbrite

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/big-battlefield-walks-weekend-battle-of-newbury-1643-tickets-1984776865032?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

01 Jun 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

13 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Under 18s must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or carer

Additional information

Max number of people:

30

Estimated duration:

2 hour(s)

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