NEWBURY
2023 DATES TBC
NEWBURY RACECOURSE, BERKSHIRE
WHEN
2023 Dates To Be Confirmed
WHERE
The Racecourse, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5AW
TICKET PRICES
£15 Private View
£8 single/£6 concession*
CHILDREN UNDER 16 YEARS – Free
WHEN
Friday 22nd April 2022 6pm – 9pm
(Private View by Invitation or Ticket)
Saturday 23rd April 2022 10am – 6pm
Sunday 24th April 2022 10am – 5pm
WHERE
The Racecourse, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5AW
TICKET PRICES
Private View £15
Adult £8/ Concession £6
Under 16’s – Free
NEWBURY RACECOURSE ENTRY
Newbury Racecourse is easily accessible from M4 Junctions 12 & 13, from the M3 and A34. Approach the venue from Hambridge Road (B3421) which is north of the Racecourse. Sat navs use the postcode RG14 5AW for the correct gate access. The Art Fair also has its own railway station which is just one stop on from Newbury and links directly to London Paddington.
Free Visitor parking (Car Park 4).
CONTEMPORARY ART FAIRS – NEWBURY
Art lovers and artists meet face to face, to browse, to talk, to admire and to buy.
Bringing together over 160 artists, printmakers, photographers, sculptors, ceramicists and selected galleries from the UK and Europe, we offer the very best in contemporary art.
With artwork from £40 to £4,000 and workshops and demonstrations, from leading artists and galleries, our artists will inspire you to create a unique space in your home or office.
This is the time to allow yourself several hours to really appreciate everything there is to see. Many visitors make a full, fun, art-filled day of it.
Licensed Restaurant – Workshops – Painting Demonstrations – Interactive Art – Children’s Art Quest
Show Guide
Visiting newbury
Nestled in the heart of West Berkshire, the market town of Newbury is a must visit destination. Only an hour by train from London, Oxford and Bristol this dynamic gem is surrounded by the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The riverside town boasts many cultural attractions, it’s well known arts venues, the Corn Exchange, Watermill Theatre and The Base are popular with locals and visitors and host the very best in theatre, comedy and entertainment. No visit would be complete without a visit to Highclere Castle, home of Downton Abbey and Highclere Castle gin, which is available to sample and purchase at the Contemporary Art Fair (the gin, not the Castle).
where to eat
Make time in your Art day to enjoy a warm meal at the Paddock Kitchen on the first floor, serving delicious daily specials of homemade soup, baked potatoes or dish of the day. Alternatively the ground floor Coffee Yard provides sandwiches, paninis, snacks and hot drinks.
If you are staying over in Newbury, you will be pleased to know the area has some of the best fine-dining and gastro cuisine in Berkshire. From multi-award-winning pubs and restaurants featured in the Michelin Guide, to quaint tea rooms and cafés.
Here are some of our favourites for an evening dinner:
For real foodies The Vineyard is a 5-star hotel and spa, renowned for its impeccable service, 3 AA Rosette restaurant and award winning 30,000 bottle wine cellar. The Vineyard hotel is located in Stockcross, perfect for those that want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.
The Crown and Garter, Inkpen offers delicious seasonal menus in a picturesque country setting. The meat and produce is ethically and locally sourced where possible and they even have their own bakery!
The Yew Tree Inn is a delightful 17th century pub with excellent dining and quirky interior, situated in the lovely English countryside, moments from Highclere Castle. Only 15 minutes from Newbury, it has built a reputation within the local community and further afield for its high standard of food and service.
where to stay
The Dolphin – a pub with stylish mid-century rooms is grown-up, glamorous and fun with very cool art work adorning the walls. The modern British menu comes highly recommended and you can even host a private party in one of their garden beach huts.
A 30 minute train or car journey from the Fair is the Dundas Arms, Kintbury, where you can enjoy a scenic and luxurious country stay, nestled between the River Kennet and the Kennet and Avon canal. They serve real ales, classic pub dishes and locally-sourced menus crafted from quality ingredients.
Surrounded by glorious hills and stunning parkland, Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa is a natural blend of charm and elegance with uncompromising quality. Home to 111 bedrooms, it is a privately owned 4-star country hotel in the heart of Berkshire with a state-of-the-art spa and 18 hole golf course. 10 minutes by car from the Fair.
Workshops & Activities
THIS IS YOUR TIME TO LEARN
Each fair has a hands on workshop offering a fun environment for all ages to try their creative hand.
CHILDREN’S ARTQUEST
A fun activity kindly sponsored by Loxley Arts to keep your children busy at the fair and there are great prizes to be won!
*Concessions – OAPs, Disabled with a carer, students and 16-18 year olds. Under 16’s – FREE. Please note refunds are not available and discounted tickets cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
THE RACECOURSE, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE RG14 5AW
- Free parking (approach via Hambridge Road, over the railway bridge)
- Direct trains from London Paddington and the West (Newbury Racecourse station)
- Cafe plus licensed restaurant serving lunches, cakes and snacks.
MINIATURE CANVAS SALE RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE PRINCE’S TRUST
Incorporated by Royal Charter | Charity Registration Number 1079675 & SC041198
A chance for art buyers to acquire an original art work for £50 online, and £45 at the Fair whilst supporting The Trust’s amazing work, helping young people transform their lives.
Contemporary Art Fairs and their community of artists have raised over £85,000 for The Prince’s Trust, with the sale of collectable miniature canvases donated by the artists. But be warned, these treasures fly off the wall!
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