The Newbury & District Agricultural Society is a Registered Charity established with the aim of promoting agriculture, horticulture, forestry, rural crafts and skills and educating the public in these areas. All that the Society does is in pursuit of this aim; whether it be by way of "passive learning" through welcoming the public to the Royal County of Berkshire Show, and the Ploughing Match; or through direct educational initiatives such as problem solving days and the Food & Farming Challenge.

The Society put on the first Newbury Show at Enborne Gate Farm on 28th September 1909 and has been staging this annual Show ever since with brief gaps during the wars. The Show has been held in various venues around Newbury and has developed into a two-day Show in 1976. The Society purchased its current home, Newbury Showground, at the intersection of the M4 and A34 in 1984. Since then the event has gone from strength to strength; now known as the Royal County of Berkshire Show, it is a highly respected agricultural and rural event and ranks within the top ten agricultural shows in the country.

The Society's social events provide educational and networking opportunities for our members and the local community.

Details of the organisational structure are available from the Show Office. The Society is controlled by a Board of Management, but the organisation of the Shows is the primary responsibility of Shows Council.

New members are always welcome, and we have special events organised for our younger members.

Please browse the Membership and Social Events pages for further details.