Shaw House
Shaw House, near Newbury, was built in 1581 by Newbury clothier Thomas Dolman. This fine Elizabethan building has enjoyed a colourful past from a Duke’s country retreat to a school. It was recently restored through a £6million project and the stories and characters from Shaw House’s are bought to life in the new exhibition. A number of historic rooms can be viewed, this is an ideal day out for families with Wheelie Do activities located throughout the house, including activities from designing the gardens to playing our Civil War board game. Shaw House has an exciting and varied events programme, a café and gift shop. Find out more on our website. www.shawhouse.org.uk
Opening Hours :
2009
1st September -20th December Saturday & Sunday 11am – 4pm
2010
13th February – 31st March Saturday & Sunday 11am – 4pm
1st April – 31st July Saturday & Sunday 11am – 5pm
1st August – 31st August Wednesday to Sunday 11am – 5pm
1st September – 19th December Saturday & Sunday 11am – 4pm
Shaw House, Church Street, Shaw, Newbury, RG14 2DR Tel: 01635 279279
The Museum is housed in two of Newbury’s most historic buildings; the Cloth Hall and the Corns Stores. Our programme of temporary exhibitions gives the visitor a taste of the museum’s varied collections:
April to June - West Berkshire Archaeology; July to September - The Kennet & Avon Canal.
Opening Hours : 2010
1st April - 30th September Thursday to Saturday 10.30am to 5pm
Sundays & Bank Holidays 11.00am to 4pm