Shaw House

Experience learning, enjoyment and inspiration at this beautiful Elizabethan Grade I listed building close to Newbury

Shaw House was built in 1581 by Newbury clothier Thomas Dolman. This fine Elizabethan building was home to successive Dolman families, the flamboyant Duke of Chandos and the Andrews and Farquhar families. Shaw House then began a new life as a school for generations of local children. However in 1985 Shaw House was evacuated due to concerns about the structure of the building.

Following a £6million Restoration Project you can now

VISIT Shaw House and take part in our lively events programme

MEET at Shaw House – we are a venue for conferences, meetings and training sessions

EXPLORE Shaw House and its history

Shaw House is also home to West Berkshire Registration Service for Births, Deaths and Ceremonies.

Shaw House is now open every weekend for the rest of 2010 with a new special exhibition, "Tradition Says..." Go to Visit to find out more...

Please note that from 12th February to 19th March the main route to Shaw House, Shaw Road, is closed for roadworks. For an alternative route click here.

► Explore

Explore Shaw House and its history by finding out more about the house, our research and how you can help!

► Meet

Shaw House is an an inspirational, historic venue with modern facilities

► News

From here you can read the latest Shaw House news

► Visit

Shaw House is now open to the public for the first time as a visitor attraction! For more information look at Visiting Information below. If you are visiting us as a delegate of a pre-arranged event or to use the services of the Register Office you can also find out more on this page.