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Food Scene
Welcome to The Pantry in Yattendon
For some time we have been looking to establish a destination village café where we have the opportunity to serve some of our favourite foods complimented by quality coffee, teas and delicious fruit juices.
As well as offering freshly prepared delicious exciting menus, wonderful breads, pastries, cakes and light bite menus, we have kept a few of the greasy spoon classics like 'The Full English' and bacon sandwiches but updated them with artisan bread and free range bacon.
Our coffee will be worlds apart from that of the chains. We won’t do ‘Grande’ and drown your coffee in boiled milk, instead we employ baristas we know can make consistently good coffee and our range of teas and hot chocolates are exciting and new to the area.
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The Pantry
Welcome to The Pantry in Yattendon
For some time we have been looking to establish a destination village café where we have the opportunity to serve some of our favourite foods complimented by quality coffee, teas and delicious fruit juices.
As well as offering freshly prepared delicious exciting menus, wonderful breads, pastries, cakes and light bite menus, we have kept a few of the greasy spoon classics like 'The Full English' and bacon sandwiches but updated them with artisan bread and free range bacon.
Our coffee will be worlds apart from that of the chains. We won’t do ‘Grande’ and drown your coffee in boiled milk, instead we employ baristas we know can make consistently good coffee and our range of teas and hot chocolates are exciting and new to the area.
Your friendly 4 gold star country pub with rooms, we’re here to give you a true taste of the great British outdoors. Serving real ales, locally-sourced seafood and seasonal game in our 2 AA rosette awarded restaurant, whether you’re catching up with friends in our bar, settling down for a traditional Sunday lunch or enjoying a delicious country escape – come and soak up some country life with us.
Crab & Boar
Wantage RoadYour friendly 4 gold star country pub with rooms, we’re here to give you a true taste of the great British outdoors. Serving real ales, locally-sourced seafood and seasonal game in our 2 AA rosette awarded restaurant, whether you’re catching up with friends in our bar, settling down for a traditional Sunday lunch or enjoying a delicious country escape – come and soak up some country life with us.
Local village pub. Nestled into the beautiful village of Peasemore, against the backdrop of idyllic countryside and right in the heart of a vibrant and welcoming community.
It’s the perfect opportunity to get away from it all and relax at a genuine, quality and friendly country pub.
The Fox at Peasemore
Hillgreen LaneLocal village pub. Nestled into the beautiful village of Peasemore, against the backdrop of idyllic countryside and right in the heart of a vibrant and welcoming community.
It’s the perfect opportunity to get away from it all and relax at a genuine, quality and friendly country pub.
Ye Olde Red Lion
Green LaneGood pub grub
Hampstead Norreys Community Shop & Cafe
Church StreetCommunity shop and cafe
Fab real ales and good food :) Brewery tours available but you must book ahead. See website.
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West Berkshire Brewery
Fab real ales and good food :) Brewery tours available but you must book ahead. See website.
Artisanal cafe and producer of bacon, sausages, pork, pies, pasties, scotch eggs, sausage rolls , pickles, chutney, condiments, scented candles, carving boards, charcuterie boards and more. Check opening times on Facebook.
Potting Shed Produce
Artisanal cafe and producer of bacon, sausages, pork, pies, pasties, scotch eggs, sausage rolls , pickles, chutney, condiments, scented candles, carving boards, charcuterie boards and more. Check opening times on Facebook.
Arts & Culture
An award-winning, regional producing theatre based in a converted watermill on the banks of the river Lambourn, set in beautiful gardens with a national and international reputation for the quality of its work
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The Watermill Theatre
An award-winning, regional producing theatre based in a converted watermill on the banks of the river Lambourn, set in beautiful gardens with a national and international reputation for the quality of its work
Arts centre in the heart of Newbury presenting a varied programme including dance, film, music, drama, children's events and comedy.
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Corn Exchange
Market PlaceArts centre in the heart of Newbury presenting a varied programme including dance, film, music, drama, children's events and comedy.
Arlington Arts Centre
Live music venue
Sightseeing
Nestled on a hill this castle ruin is free to visit with beautiful views over Newbury. Lovely picnic spot.
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唐宁顿城堡
Castle LaneNestled on a hill this castle ruin is free to visit with beautiful views over Newbury. Lovely picnic spot.
The perfect English country house. Built between 1776 and 1783. There is a garden and over 400 acres of parkland to explore with way marked trails. National Trust shop and licensed tearoom.
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National Trust - Basildon Park
The perfect English country house. Built between 1776 and 1783. There is a garden and over 400 acres of parkland to explore with way marked trails. National Trust shop and licensed tearoom.
Shaw House was completed in 1581 by Thomas Dolman, a member of a successful family who had made their fortune from the cloth industry in Newbury. This impressive manor has witnessed centuries of political and social tension and evidence exists for its contribution to some of the most notable events in English history.
The striking nature of its architecture established the Dolmans' position as pre-eminent in Newbury and the surrounding area. The Dolman family have been significant to the development of Shaw House; in all it was passed down through six generations between 1554 and 1728. During this time visitors to Shaw included several kings and queens on their royal progresses around the country as well as courtiers travelling from London to Bath.
It then became the setting for part of the Second Battle of Newbury in 1644, acting as headquarters for Charles I, while hand-to-hand battle was fought in the gardens between his army and that of the Parliamentarians.
Over the succeeding centuries Shaw House has been the country retreat of a Duke, the residence of an 18th century investor who had interests in the West Indian sugar plantations, and the home of a large Victorian family. At the outbreak of World War II the house was requisitioned by the War Office as accommodation for troops. Following the bombing of Newbury Senior Council schools in 1943 it took on its final role as a school for many generations of Newbury children. Having stood empty for over a decade a major restoration programme has rescued it from near dereliction and left it refurbished for the benefit of the community.
Shaw House
Church RoadShaw House was completed in 1581 by Thomas Dolman, a member of a successful family who had made their fortune from the cloth industry in Newbury. This impressive manor has witnessed centuries of political and social tension and evidence exists for its contribution to some of the most notable events in English history.
The striking nature of its architecture established the Dolmans' position as pre-eminent in Newbury and the surrounding area. The Dolman family have been significant to the development of Shaw House; in all it was passed down through six generations between 1554 and 1728. During this time visitors to Shaw included several kings and queens on their royal progresses around the country as well as courtiers travelling from London to Bath.
It then became the setting for part of the Second Battle of Newbury in 1644, acting as headquarters for Charles I, while hand-to-hand battle was fought in the gardens between his army and that of the Parliamentarians.
Over the succeeding centuries Shaw House has been the country retreat of a Duke, the residence of an 18th century investor who had interests in the West Indian sugar plantations, and the home of a large Victorian family. At the outbreak of World War II the house was requisitioned by the War Office as accommodation for troops. Following the bombing of Newbury Senior Council schools in 1943 it took on its final role as a school for many generations of Newbury children. Having stood empty for over a decade a major restoration programme has rescued it from near dereliction and left it refurbished for the benefit of the community.
Parks & Nature
The Ridgeway
The RidgewayA 10 minute drive there are lovely walking trails along the ridgeway.
比尔公园
Animal park great for family
巴克伯里农场和鹿野生动物园
Family day out
After many years as a military site, Greenham and Crookham Common has been restored and reopened to the public. The area is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and cattle and Exmoor ponies graze here.
RAF Greenham Common
After many years as a military site, Greenham and Crookham Common has been restored and reopened to the public. The area is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and cattle and Exmoor ponies graze here.
Beautiful woodland walks with wild ponies roaming the paths, great for cyclists and walkers
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斯内尔斯莫尔公共地
Wantage RoadBeautiful woodland walks with wild ponies roaming the paths, great for cyclists and walkers
Grimsbury Castle is an Iron Age hillfort, built to overlook the Kennet and Pang valleys, although now it is almost entirely covered with trees and its strategic position is difficult to appreciate. However the impressive earthworks can be seen from permissive paths within the woods. Hillforts are the largest type of prehistoric monument, and Grimsbury is a Scheduled Monument in recognition of its national importance.
A trench excavated across the ramparts in 1957 showed how the ditches were originally much deeper but have filled in with time. Flint tools, ‘pot-boilers’ (stones heated in a fire and then used to heat water), sling pebbles, a quern for grinding grain and a small amount of Early Iron Age pottery were found. A further trench at the West Gate showed that at some point the Iron Age tribe had redesigned and strengthened the defences and had used large flint blocks to build a wall narrowing the entrance. We do not know if there were any buildings inside the fort.
Grimsbury Castle
Grimsbury Castle is an Iron Age hillfort, built to overlook the Kennet and Pang valleys, although now it is almost entirely covered with trees and its strategic position is difficult to appreciate. However the impressive earthworks can be seen from permissive paths within the woods. Hillforts are the largest type of prehistoric monument, and Grimsbury is a Scheduled Monument in recognition of its national importance.
A trench excavated across the ramparts in 1957 showed how the ditches were originally much deeper but have filled in with time. Flint tools, ‘pot-boilers’ (stones heated in a fire and then used to heat water), sling pebbles, a quern for grinding grain and a small amount of Early Iron Age pottery were found. A further trench at the West Gate showed that at some point the Iron Age tribe had redesigned and strengthened the defences and had used large flint blocks to build a wall narrowing the entrance. We do not know if there were any buildings inside the fort.
Shopping
Market Place
Wantage market open on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Vicars Game Ltd
Farm shop and cafe
Parkway Shopping Centre
9 Park WayBrand new shopping area next to the lovely Victoria park and canal
Essentials
Chieveley Village Stores
High StreetEntertainment & Activities
Vue Cinemas
Premier racing venue with frequent concerts from the likes of Tom Jones and Simply Red
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Newbury Racecourse
Racecourse RoadPremier racing venue with frequent concerts from the likes of Tom Jones and Simply Red
Based at Newbury Wharf, the Jubilee is a traditional style narrowboat open to the fresh air in fine weather, but with full protection for colder days. She can seat up to 30 people and has a fully licensed bar and modern toilet facilities.
Wharf Road
Wharf RoadBased at Newbury Wharf, the Jubilee is a traditional style narrowboat open to the fresh air in fine weather, but with full protection for colder days. She can seat up to 30 people and has a fully licensed bar and modern toilet facilities.
Tropical rainforest in a giant glasshouse, with exotic plants, animals and free flying birds.
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The Living Rainforest
Tropical rainforest in a giant glasshouse, with exotic plants, animals and free flying birds.
The Trust currently has 10 wolves. The Trust is now open every Wednesday from 11am - 4pm. No booking required. Tickets purchasable on day at gate. Booking required to attend organised events. Further details on our website.
UK Wolf Conservation Trust
The Trust currently has 10 wolves. The Trust is now open every Wednesday from 11am - 4pm. No booking required. Tickets purchasable on day at gate. Booking required to attend organised events. Further details on our website.
Fab coffee and get creative with their selection of ceramics and paints.
The Ugly Duckling Pottery Painting
2 -3 Bartholomew StFab coffee and get creative with their selection of ceramics and paints.