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Your Newtown Holiday
Lock in a Newtown holiday package and get set to experience this lively city the stress-free way. Think about staying in the neighbourhood of Kingsclere, which is good for culture and history. Fill your days with visits to Highclere Castle, Newbury Racecourse and Donnington Castle, some of the top attractions you shouldn't miss during a trip to Newtown. Whoever you're taking time off with and whatever you plan to spend, your ultimate Newtown holiday is just clicks away with Expedia.
Newtown Essential Information
Language | English |
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Currency | British pounds sterling |
Closest Airport | Southampton Airport (SOU) |
Max Temp Winter | 7ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 21ºC |
Top Sights | Highclere Castle, Donnington Castle and Watermill Theatre |
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Newtown

Highclere Castle
Visit this stately home which is also the setting of the acclaimed BBC drama Downtown Abbey. Appreciate its grandeur, beauty and expansive grounds.

Donnington Castle
Explore the crumbling remains and towering gatehouse of this once mighty 14th-century castle, which was an integral part of the English Civil War.

Shaw House
After a tumultuous history and a massive restoration project, this Elizabethan manor is now a center for events and conferences.
Unmissable things to do in Newtown

Highclere Castle, Bampton & Oxford: Downton Abbey Filming Locations Tour

Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail Masterclass and Tour

Basingstoke iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate
* Savings based on package bookings compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings not available on all packages. Flight-inclusive packages are ATOL protected.