Close Attractions

Highclere Castle aka Downton Abbey, Beacon hill where Lord Carnarvon who's known for discovering and opening the tomb of Tutankhamun is buried, from the hill top you can see the Castle, Watership down and the remains of an Iron age hill fort. 

4 Kingdoms adventure farm park, The National trust nature reserve the Chase and board walk is just around the corner. Newbury Racecourse, Museums and outdoor attractions including canal boat trips to Hungerford, lots of lovely countryside walks and cycling trails surround the glampsite so there is plenty to do without having to drive anywhere. 
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4 Kingdoms is a family-run adventure park and farm, set on the Hampshire–Berkshire border in Headley. It’s designed especially for families with younger children, offering a mix of indoor and outdoor fun across more than 20 acres.

The park is split into themed areas – the “kingdoms” – each with its own attractions. You’ll find pedal boats on the lake, an indoor soft play barn, giant slides, climbing frames, crazy golf, go-karts, sandpits, a mini train ride, and an animal farm where children can meet and feed friendly farm animals. Seasonal events, such as Easter egg hunts, Halloween trails, and Christmas experiences with Santa, are a big draw.

The Kennet & Avon Canal runs right through the heart of Newbury, making it a perfect place to enjoy a relaxing canal boat trip. From Newbury Wharf you can join scheduled cruises that glide through the town and into the surrounding countryside. The journey typically takes you past Newbury Lock, under historic bridges, and through a working swing bridge, giving a real sense of the canal’s heritage.

Public trips usually last around an hour to an hour and a half, with friendly crew on board to share insights into the canal’s history and daily life on the water. Onboard facilities such as seating, light refreshments, and a small bar make the cruise comfortable and enjoyable for families and visitors of all ages.

For something different, horse-drawn boat trips are also available in the area. These offer a slower, more traditional experience, where the boat is gently pulled along by a shire horse along scenic stretches of the canal. It’s a charming way to step back in time and enjoy the peace of the waterways.

Highclere Castle, set in the rolling Hampshire countryside near Newbury, is one of England’s most iconic stately homes. The castle has been the family seat of the Earls of Carnarvon since the late 17th century, but it is best known today as the filming location for the television series Downton Abbey. Its striking Victorian architecture, designed by Sir Charles Barry, the same architect behind the Houses of Parliament, makes it instantly recognisable.

Newbury is home to some beautiful riverside and countryside trails, and one of the most enjoyable is the local boardwalk that takes you through the peaceful wetlands on the edge of town. This raised wooden path winds its way through meadows and marshland, offering a chance to enjoy the natural side of Newbury away from the busy town centre.

Beacon Hill, just a short distance from Newbury, offers one of the most striking panoramic views in West Berkshire. Rising above the surrounding countryside, the hilltop provides sweeping vistas across rolling farmland, wooded valleys, and the patchwork fields of the North Wessex Downs. On a clear day you can see for miles in every direction, with the Kennet Valley and even Highclere Castle visible from the summit.