VE Day Family Picnic & Activities
Schedule
Sun May 11 2025 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Shaw House | Newbury, EN
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Join us to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a family picnic, trail and crafts.Younger visitors can collect a ration card from reception and follow a trail to find the clues, once the card has been completed, they can collect their sweet rations!
There will also be craft activities where you can decorate a crown or flag ready for the celebrations.
The House and exhibition rooms will be open with a special display exploring the requisition of Shaw House by the War Office in 1939 and its subsequent use as a school for displaced children.
Families are welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy the grounds and the café will also be open selling light refreshments and treats.
Please note that the Great Hall will not be available due to a private event.
Sunday 11 May | 11am – 3pm | No need to book, just drop-in | Free, with thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund.
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Where is it happening?
Shaw House, Church Road,Newbury, Berkshire, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
