West Berkshire Heritage is a service provided by West Berkshire Council committed to safeguarding the local heritage whilst supporting education and encouraging community involvement. The service includes Shaw House, the West Berkshire Museum, archaeological and cultural information, advice and guidance.
Manage a community-led museum with plenty of volunteering opportunities, including archaeology expertise, resources and information. Provide a year round programme of cultural and heritage events and activities. Provide a professional service for conferences, seminars and training and manage venue hire for Shaw House and West Berkshire Museum.
Manage a community-led museum with plenty of volunteering opportunities, including archaeology expertise, resources and information. Provide a year round programme of cultural and heritage events and activities. Provide a professional service for conferences, seminars and training and manage venue hire for Shaw House and West Berkshire Museum.
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Your donations are used across the West Berkshire Heritage service and help us to maintain our historic buildings, conserve and develop our collections and provide educational and outreach programmes for the community. No matter the size, your contribution will go a long way to supporting our aim to promote and nurture our local heritage for generations to come.
Venue Hire: Shaw House
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If you are looking for a unique location for conferencing, seminars or meetings then Shaw House is the ideal venue to create an inspiring and productive environment. We have ten stunning rooms, all with their own historic character, plenty of natural daylight and a restful ambience. We can arrange rooms for 2 to 100 delegates depending on your layout specification.
Venue Hire: West Berkshire Museum
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With its central location and just a short walk from the train station, West Berkshire Museum is a convenient venue for all manner of meetings, training sessions or community group events. For more information please contact us Wednesday - Sunday on 01635 519562 or email museum.roomhire@westberks.gov.uk.
Private Hire
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Shaw House is a unique venue available to hire for a variety of bookings ranging from product launches, training and conferencing, team building events, classic car tours, wedding fairs or outdoor cinema. Shaw House is one of the best preserved Elizabethan manor houses in England and West Berkshire Museum is housed in two unique and photogenic historic buildings, which are ideal for a range of film projects.
Drinks Receptions
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After your wedding ceremony we would be delighted to offer a drinks reception while the happy couple have their photographs taken. Reception drinks are served in the Chandos Dining Room, which is located on the ground floor close to the Ceremony Room and can host up to 50 guests. Drinks receptions are available every Saturday throughout the year but must be the last ceremony of the day to guarantee exclusivity.
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