Partner Organisations
There are several organisations that we work alongside to mutually benefit each other, details of which are below.
The Retreat Elcot Park – 10% Discount
If you are visiting Newbury for the festival, you will want somewhere special – and convenient – to stay. We have teamed up with Newbury’s award-winning country house hotel and spa – The Retreat Elcot Park – to offer festival-goers a 10% discount on their beautiful rooms. Clicking on the link will apply the discount for stays during the Festival period.
The hotel is situated in glorious Berkshire countryside, close to festival venues in Kintbury, Combe and Hungerford, and a short drive from the town centre. There are two stunning restaurants and an indulgent spa – including a heated outdoor pool.
A stay at The Retreat is a perfect enhancement to your festival experience. To book your discounted stay, please click here.
The Vineyard – 10% Discount
Celebrating the historic landmark of 25 years, The Vineyard in Stockcross is a spectacular wine destination, and a foodie one too. The Vineyard is not what you would expect from a luxury 5 red star hotel… relaxed, informal and contemporary… with a team that have individual personalities that shine through.
Drawing on its incredible cellar of more than 30,000 bottles, the restaurant’s outstanding wine list is guaranteed to keep you busy, whilst the incredible creations from Executive chef Tom Scade and his new 5 course tasting menu will literally blow you away. Ever evolving, The Vineyard Spa has recently collaborated with Irene Forte skincare who pride themselves on sustainability and zero waste.
An avid art collector, owner Sir Peter has filled the hotel with paintings and sculpture, both in the plush public rooms and 49 bedrooms, each named after an iconic wine. The Grand Suites are the epitome of luxury and there are rooms in the house for furry friends too. An hour from London… but a million miles from ordinary.
Festival goers are able to enjoy a discounted stay at the hotel, if you make a booking using this link using the cost FEST24.
Donnington Valley Hotel – 10% Discount
Donnington Valley Hotel & Spa is a privately owned hotel, spa and golf club and is surrounded by stunning parkland. It’s a place where you will receive genuine service, soft pillows and a warm welcome.
The 2 AA rosette award winning restaurant is intimate with an informal atmosphere and brings together fine food and wine in a relaxed and contemporary dining room. Executive Chef Darren Booker-Wilson creates exciting new menus that reflect the changing seasons, making the most out of local ingredients when they are at their very best.
For wine aficionados, courses can be paired with wines from a cellar with over 300 bins and 30 by the glass! Whether it’s to escape with friends and family, colleague or clients, time spent at Donnington Valley is worth every second. Located two minutes from the M4, an hour from London, and a world away.
Festival goers are able to enjoy a discounted stay at the hotel, if you make a booking using this link using the cost BOOKDIRECT10
Good Vibes Music Academy
From guitar and piano to DJing and music production, Good Vibes’ professional musicians bring years of industry and performing experience and will get you making music and playing from the moment you start.
Young or old (and anywhere in between!) our mission is to get as many people as possible making music. What are you waiting for? It’s time to get involved!
Open Studios
Open Studios West Berkshire and North Hampshire was set up in 1988 by the late Pat Eastop MBE as a non-profit organisation, run entirely by unpaid volunteers, to celebrate the diversity of visual arts available within the local community. We strive to create a dialogue between artists and the community by encouraging members of the public to visit artists’ studios.
Every May our artists open their studios and exhibitions free of charge and are happy to talk about their creative process with visitors. We work to make entering any art space a comfortable experience, to encourage and promote accessibility to art and artists. Works of arts are normally for sale but there is no obligation to buy, the focus is on enjoying your visit.
Open Studios is organised entirely by a committee of volunteers made up of artists and other professionals who generously donate their time each year to ensure the scheme runs efficiently and within budget.
The Arts Society Newbury
Enriching lives through an appreciation of the Arts
Are you interested?
Join a vibrant society with 10 monthly lectures September – July with first class lecturers. They meet at The Arlington Arts Centre on 4th Tuesday of the month Morning or Afternoon Membership.
They also offer Special Interest Days: when a subject is explored in detail and Trips & Tours at home and abroad.
See the website for Membership Forms, the current Programme of Lectures, Special Interest Days and Trips.