The Pretty Hamlet Of Newbury Berkshire
Newbury - Berkshire is lies on the river Kennet. This place has got a lot of fame due to its very busy and very famous markets. Also here you will see some of the best natural views. This place is surrounded by the Wessex down area and in the south you have the river valley, which is simply beautiful.
The name Newbury was being given by the Norman powers. The time when the Normans invaded this place, various new small towns also sprang up. Newbury was one of them, that's why this is called Newbury. The word new came from here only.
The Kennet and the Avon canal are connected by the Kennet River which is now one of the major transportation routes. This route is so beautiful that many tourist are now given the opportunity to experience the beauty if this route. You can go for the long trips on boats and can enjoy the natural beauty.
Now Newbury - Berkshire is considered as one of the major tourist destination points across the world. Here you have plenty of tourist attractions. Like for example, you get to see various museums. One such museum is the West Berkshire Museum. Here you can see the huge collection of primitive Newbury artifacts. What is more interesting is that here you can experience the life they used to lead.
Some other tourist destinations at Newbury are the Newbury tourist information center and corn exchange. If you want to explore the cultural assets and the artistic beauty, art and craft of this place, then surely corn exchange will give you the perfect idea of the cultural richness of this place.
Other than this for more artistic excellence you can check out the Greenham art center. Also you can go to the watermill Theatre, where you can see various events of some of the best artists. Another very famous art gallery at Newbury is the Desmoulin gallery. Here you can check the very beautiful and unique magic of the local artists.
If you are a sporty person then you must visit the Newbury race course, here you can see some of the best horses and even can go for horse racing too. Also if you want to experience the entire countryside then you must visit the Iron Age Walbury Hill Fort.
Some of the other tourist attractions of Newbury - Berkshire are Donnington Castle, Highclere Castle, Ashdown House, Welford Park, Living Rainforest and many more.
