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Visit the Council Chamber & see the Town Hall's history, civic regalia, portraits and the Roll of Honour of Mayors back to 1596. Meet the Mayor, Councillors and Civic Team members who can talk to you about the fascinating history of the Town Hall.

Take a guided tour of the Cold War Decontamination Suite at the former US Airbase. This rare opportunity offers access to a normally closed part of the site, with knowledgeable guides sharing the history and stories behind this unique building.

Meet members of the KVGWSD who will demonstrate some of the traditional skills associated with the Cloth Hall.

A chance to learn about this important English Civil War battle.

Sandham is home to an epic series of large-scale murals by the acclaimed artist Stanley Spencer created to honour the ‘forgotten dead' of the First World War.

Join us to celebrate 20 years of Shaw House being open to the public! During these select Heritage Open Days, Shaw House will be FREE of charge to visit. Explore the newly dressed historical rooms and our ‘Dressed for Shaw’ costume exhibition.

Join our expert volunteers for an exclusive tour of this fascinating site and its magnificent gatehouse - This Event is Now Fully Booked

An opportunity to talk with Project members who have conducted interviews with retired employees of the Newbury based engineering companies, Plenty and Elliott.

Guided tour of private house and collection of furniture and paintings.

Your chance to contribute to a community conversation about Colthrop Mill. This year’s Everyday Histories theme offers an opportunity to explore one of Thatcham’s key industries through personal memories, stories and living history.

A guided tour of Newtown Road Cemetery of the graves of people who worked in medicine - 'Medical Matters'.

An innovative exploration of Research and other Volunteer Opportunities at Donnington Castle with Dr David Peacock and English Heritage.

Have a tour round the Old Library and see how this beautiful old building has changed. Find out about this iconic Carnegie building, listen to some stories about Newbury's first public Library and see its transformation into a new arts hub.