We are just four miles from the market town of Newbury. Hungerford and its plethora of antiquities is just five miles away and the beautiful town of Marlborough is a further eight miles to the west.
To this day, the pub sits near the heart of The Valley of The Racehorse and nestled neatly between Lambourn and Newbury. So, it is with no surprise that our logo and brand reflects that of a horse.
Please see below, just a number of the attractions in the local area.
We are approximately 5 miles away from one of the UK's premier horse-racing venues.
With over 30 days of racing on the calendar and plenty of options ranging from circle to hospitality tickets, it really is a great day out.
In the Summer months the venue combine some Live Music events with the meetings.
To send an enquiry directly to the racecourse, please use the link below;
NB Race days can be very busy for us, so please book early!
EmailA stunning estate with a grand stately home and beautiful gardens.
Nowadays, it is known as a well used venue for the Celebrity Bake Off series.
In February each year, thousands of people visit to walk the famous Snowdrop trail. The park is open Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 4pm and is approximately 7 miles from The Halfway Inn.
The 2023 Snowdrop Season runs from 1st Feb - 5th March.
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The home of Lord and Lady Carnarvon. Highclere Castle is a Grade I listed country house built in 1679 and largely renovated in the 1840s, with a park designed by Capability Brown in the 18th century. The 5,000-acre estate is in Highclere, just under 10 miles from The Halfway Inn.
More recently, the house and it's grounds were used for the very popular series and subsequent movies, Downton Abbey.
Highclere Castle also hosts a number of large events such as The Highclere Country Show and The Battle of The Proms concert and firework display.
More InformationThe historic town of Hungerford is just under 5 miles from us.
A Quintessentially English Market and Antiques Town, Hungerford is perhaps best known today as a centre for antique shops and fairs. The town is also home to other unique shops and boutiques, where you can lose yourself for a delightful few hours. There’s also a range cheery tea & coffee shops to tempt you.
Tradition is the cornerstone of several events in Hungerford. Tutti Day, once a nationwide affair, takes place every year on the second Tuesday after Easter.
In the far west of West Berkshire, alongside the Kennet & Avon Canal and surrounded by beautiful countryside, the charming market town of Hungerford boasts impressive transport links for a town of its size.
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VisitJust over 14 miles along the A4 towards Bath, lies the lovely town of Marlborough.
There's plenty of accommodation, excellent shopping and a wide choice of things to do, making the town an ideal destination for a long or short break at any time of the year.
On Saturdays and Wednesdays the High Street hosts a market selling all kinds of stuff from locally produced meat and vegetables, to pots, plants, pashminas and pottery. A number of continental markets also descend on the town, but mainly in the summer months.
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