Newbury is a market town that is steeped in history and is located in West Berkshire, lying just over 25 miles south of Oxford. Newbury is home to some of the country's most beautiful countryside. This idyllic market town is in the very heart of rural Berkshire, and offers residents and visitors a laid back atmosphere in which they can enjoy local shopping, dining at exquisite restaurants and strolling along the many markets that take place. Newbury has a history of over 1,000 years as a market town, and is traceable back to the days when William the Conqueror sat on the English throne.