Title: Visit Donnington: 2026 Travel Guide for Donnington, Newbury | Expedia.com [Hotels in Donnington](https://expedia.com/Donnington-Hotels.d553248635975850087.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Donnington](https://expedia.com/Donnington-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975850087.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Donnington](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Donnington.d553248635975850087.Car-Rental-Guide)[Donnington Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Donnington.d553248635975850087.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Donnington ## Travel Guide ![Donnington Castle at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083931/dbac0fe5-9eb9-4310-af6e-71e71b2bac05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Donnington Castle featuring building ruins, a sunset and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083931/23966e05-62aa-4dd2-838b-a956613e39c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Donnington Castle featuring a sunset, building ruins and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083931/65fdcf73-7ee6-4e4a-a238-ea68fe4e36cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Donnington Castle featuring a ruin, landscape views and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083931/4ffef253-e284-467c-b97f-19fcc74ff241.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Donnington Castle which includes building ruins, heritage architecture and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083931/bb1f8a94-8b42-429c-ac6c-67f34e7a104a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Donnington Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975850087) - Donnington Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Donnington ![Donnington Hotel, Spa & Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18400/18328/af85f405_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Donnington Hotel, Spa & Golf Old Oxford Road Newbury England $118 nightly $142 total Apr 6 - Apr 7 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Newbury. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (586 reviews) Did not use spa Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=4%2F6%2F2026&endDate=4%2F7%2F2026&selected=18328&PinnedHotelID=18328&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850087) ![Donnington Grove Country Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5290000/5287000/5286928/5a22519a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Donnington Grove Country Club Grove Road Newbury England $76 nightly $92 total Mar 16 - Mar 17 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this golf country house in Newbury. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 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Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F19%2F2026&endDate=3%2F20%2F2026&selected=5138&PinnedHotelID=5138&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975850087) [See all 1,148 properties in Donnington](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F16%2F2026&endDate=3%2F17%2F2026®ionId=553248635975850087) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Bear ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108880000/108877300/108877296/ccd18d3f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Bear 1 High St Marlborough England Stay at this aparthotel in Marlborough. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions The Merchant's House Marlborough ... [](https://expedia.com/Marlborough-Hotels-The-Bear.h108877296.Hotel-Information) ![PREMIER SUITES Reading](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15870000/15864200/15864193/3626d4d6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### PREMIER SUITES Reading Minster Court Reading England Stay at this aparthotel in Reading. Enjoy free WiFi, free bicycles on site, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Oracle and John Lewis Reading are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (161 reviews) Spacious, comfortable beds, good location. Broken lift was a challenge for elderly guests to get to the second floor. Loud revelers leaving the nearby club from 10pm -3:30am every night. Fully stocked, but Lacking some amenities, like a mirror and outlet in close proximity to each other for doing ... Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Reading-Hotels-PREMIER-SUITES-Reading.h15864193.Hotel-Information) ![City Wall House by House of Fisher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8407700/8407695/56005fd5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### City Wall House by House of Fisher 26 West Street Reading England Stay at this apartment in Reading. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Broad Street Mall and Hexagon ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (88 reviews) Rooms need improved maintenance. They aren't as good as the ones in Kings Road. Lift also in need of immediate maintenance. Last minute (same day the reservation started) moved me to a room on a fight floor without lift access (4th to 5th floor by stairs) without asking if there was any mobility ... 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Additional terms may apply. ## Check Donnington hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850087&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16)[Mar 15 - Mar 16](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850087&startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850087&startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17)[Mar 16 - Mar 17](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850087&startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850087&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026)[Mar 20 - Mar 22](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975850087&startDate=3%2F20%2F2026&endDate=3%2F22%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Highclere Castle showing landscape views and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083943/e7d8be63-e3b0-432b-b4e1-d39b556a0c90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Highclere Castle 4.5/5(23 reviews) Visit this stately home which is also the setting of the acclaimed BBC drama Downtown Abbey. Appreciate its grandeur, beauty and expansive grounds. [](https://expedia.com/Highclere-Castle-Newbury.d6083943.Vacation-Attraction) ![Snowdrops at Welford Park, where the Great British Bake Off is filmed. February 2020](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084013/c128c765-8f07-4433-9b5f-6ecae93f73ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Welford Park You can find out about the history of Welford with a trip to Welford Park. Check out the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Welford-Park-Newbury.d6084013.Vacation-Attraction) ![Donnington Castle showing heritage architecture, building ruins and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083931/28fb7bb5-e337-444a-af07-b1a9b9646635.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Donnington Castle 5/5(1 review) Explore the crumbling remains and towering gatehouse of this once mighty 14th-century castle, which was an integral part of the English Civil War. [](https://expedia.com/Donnington-Castle-Newbury.d6083931.Vacation-Attraction) ![West Berkshire Museum showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084017/a1b181b1-c2a3-4d3a-93e7-3b30b0116f36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### West Berkshire Museum Delve into the history of Newbury and West Berkshire at this delightful regional museum that focuses on the surrounding landscape and the lives of local people. [](https://expedia.com/West-Berkshire-Museum-Newbury.d6084017.Vacation-Attraction) ![Shaw House which includes heritage elements and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6263751/158c2a95-5fe9-48b2-85d9-7ab5f172c407.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Shaw House After a tumultuous history and a massive restoration project, this Elizabethan manor is now a center for events and conferences. [](https://expedia.com/Shaw-House-Newbury.d6263751.Vacation-Attraction) #### Newbury Racecourse Enjoy a trip to Newbury Racecourse and popular activities like golfing in Greenham. Make time to visit the area's spas, or simply enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Newbury-Racecourse-Newbury.d6198531.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Our beautiful glasshouses](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2559395/ff39d60d-f67f-4f2d-87db-3ba71195d0eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail $30 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bombay-sapphire-gin-distillery-tour-and-cocktail.a2559395.activity-details) ![Gin Cocktail Masterclass](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1885468/50ae3826-2d7f-4309-927e-f18a0a494581.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail Masterclass and Tour $62 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/bombay-sapphire-gin-cocktail-masterclass-and-tour.a1885468.activity-details) ![Basingstoke iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2510059/0c740a80-f79a-4d98-89ef-7c1dee3c2424.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Basingstoke iFLY Indoor Skydiving Experience - 2 Flights & Certificate $108 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/basingstoke-ifly-indoor-skydiving-experience-2-flights-certificate.a2510059.activity-details) [See all activities in Donnington](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Donnington.d553248635975850087.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Donnington ![Newbury which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5644/73f5dcdc-59f0-43a6-86fc-924010facb00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newbury ![Grain ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6124777/7dce4360-9506-4b51-92ce-3364f8054251.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chieveley - Cities near Donnington - Places of interest [Newbury](https://expedia.com/Newbury.dx5644)[Chieveley](https://expedia.com/Chieveley.dx6124777) - [Donnington Castle ](https://expedia.com/Donnington-Castle-Newbury.d6083931.Vacation-Attraction) - [Highclere Castle ](https://expedia.com/Highclere-Castle-Newbury.d6083943.Vacation-Attraction) - [Thames River ](https://expedia.com/Thames-River-England.d553248621532493801.Vacation-Attraction) - [Madejski Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Madejski-Stadium-Reading.d6083951.Vacation-Attraction) - [University of Reading ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Reading-Reading.d6084009.Vacation-Attraction) - [North Wessex Downs ](https://expedia.com/North-Wessex-Downs-England.d553248621593965841.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bombay Sapphire Distillery ](https://expedia.com/Bombay-Sapphire-Distillery-Whitchurch.d553248635926569333.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kennet & Avon Canal ](https://expedia.com/Kennet-Avon-Canal-England.d553248621533024150.Vacation-Attraction) - [Oracle ](https://expedia.com/Oracle-Reading-City-Centre.d6083965.Vacation-Attraction) - [Thames Path ](https://expedia.com/Thames-Path-Wandsworth.d736897300854419456.Vacation-Attraction) - [Welford Park ](https://expedia.com/Welford-Park-Newbury.d6084013.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wokefield Park Golf Club ](https://expedia.com/Wokefield-Park-Golf-Club-Reading.d6260372.Vacation-Attraction) - 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