Newbury campsites

Few towns tell their story as well as Newbury, where you'll find the Newbury Timeline Mosiac. Across the mosaic's 12 plates you can dawdle through the town's history over the last 1,000 years.

The West Berkshire Museum houses extensive art collections under the roof of an attractive historic building, while the St John the Evangelist Church was constructed using over 3.5 million handmade red bricks.

The Corn Exchange is the events hub of the town and puts on a range of theatrical, musical and artistic performances and exhibitions all year long. If you love the feel of the turf, make your way to the racecourse for a great day out.

One for your list is Highclere House - a 5,000 acre estate - which is both home to an earl and countess and the setting for the overwhelmingly popular Downton series. Have a tour of its grand state rooms and soak up the magic of its parks and follies.

Finish off a dose of culture with pretty Welford Park, and the medieval ruins of Donnington Castle with its twin towered gatehouse, both just north of the town.

Shaw is an attractive village north east of Newbury and it's home to Shaw House, a grand Elizabethan mansion, marked by fierce fighting during the Civil War and now the place to get a fabulous afternoon tea with all the trimmings.

Didcot Railway Centre it also a short drive away, while Bucklebury Farm is a fun day trip where you can discover farm animals and deer and enjoy lunch at Woody's cafe. 

Ready to rev your engine further afield? Less than an hour will take you to Stonehenge's mysterious stones, either during the Solstice or at any other time of year and the stunning Winchester Cathedral are also worth visitng.