Past | present

Situated in a prestigious Grade II listed building in the historic market place, The Corn Exchange opened for trade in 1861 but was soon being used as a community venue. In the 20th century as corn trading declined, the venue was used for public meetings, dances, discos, amateur dramatics and even as a roller skating rink. The building was opened as an arts centre in 1993 after a £3.5 million refurbishment. On 1st June 2000 the operation of The Corn Exchange passed from West Berkshire Council to The Corn Exchange (Newbury) Trust, an independent charity.

In 2001 The Corn Exchange (Newbury) took up the management of New Greenham Arts, which is situated at the old nuclear airbase on Greenham Common.

Established in 1998 by Greenham Common Trust. The main aims of the centre were to encourage a dialogue between commerce, science and technology and the arts, to enable the local community to make use of New Greenham Park and to establish a high class international exhibition and performance venue.

Further information about the past

History of Newbury
Greenham Common Trust
Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp
Greenham's Military History