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Planning a shopping trip? Find out all you need to know about visiting Kennet Shopping.

By Car

Travelling to Kennet Shopping by car couldn't be easier as we are just a ten minute drive from M4 Junction 13 Chievely.

To reach the Kennet Shopping Multi-storey Car Park by sat nav, simply input the following postcode: RG14 5BN. More information on car parking can be found below.

By Bus

Newbury Bus Station is located at Newbury Wharf which is a five minute walk from Kennet Shopping. There are a wide variety of bus services which serve this station - several of which stop at Market St or Cheap St, directly next to Kennet Shopping.

For travel information and timetables, please visit the Traveline website at www.traveline.com

By Train

Due to our close proximity to Newbury Train Station, visiting the centre by train is simple - see map below for directions. In addition, the town benefits from great rail links with London, Reading and other cities.

For information on train times please visit the Great Western Railway website at www.gwr.com or call 0345 7000 125.

Car Parking

Please note – The Kennet Shopping Multi-Storey Car Park is operated by West Berkshire Council.

Any enquiries regarding parking should be directed to the Car Parking Office on 01635 521905. The Multi-Storey Car Park has 415 spaces, 21 of which are reserved for blue badge holders. This car park has two electric vehicle charging points, one for public use and one dedicated for use by the Newbury Car Club.

Parking Charges
Monday – Sunday (8am – 6pm)

Up to one hour – £1.50

Up to two hours – £2.70

Up to three hours – £3.90

Up to four hours – £5.20

Up to six hours – £7.20

Up to eight hours – £8.70
Over eight hours – £12

Evening Charge (6pm – 8am)

Monday – Sunday – £2

Bank Holiday Charges

Bank holidays are not charged differently – they’re charged the same amount as the corresponding day listed above. For example, a Bank Holiday Monday will be charged at the same rate as any other Monday. It’s always best to check the tariff boards at the car park in order to make sure you pay the correct amount.

For more information on car parking please see the West Berkshire Kennet Shopping Car Park website.

Facilities

Public Toilets


Public toilets are located in the leisure mall towards Vue Cinema.
Facilities are open Monday - Saturday: 8.45am - 5.45pm. Sundays & Bank Holidays: 9.45am - 4.45pm.

Accessible Toilets

We have Changing Places facilities which exceed the features of standard disabled toilets. These are located next to the public toilets. To request use of a radar key please speak to a member of staff.

Baby Changing


Baby changing facilities are located inside both the ladies and gents public toilet sections inside the leisure mall. These facilities have the same opening hours as the public toilets.

Wifi


Free centre-wide WiFi is available so shoppers can stay connected during their visit.
To connect to our free internet service, simply search for _KennetCentreFreeWiFi.

ATM


The ATM cash machine is located in the leisure mall near the public toilets.

This cash machine does not charge a fee for cash withdrawals.

Accessibility

We are proud to be able to offer our disabled visitors Changing Places facilities at Kennet Shopping.

 

They are purpose built for our customers with profound and multiple learning disabilities, as well as serious physical impairments such as spinal injuries, muscular dystrophy, multiple or sclerosis.

 

Changing Places toilets are different to standard disabled toilets, with extra features and more space to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities. Importantly, these extra facilities allow individuals with additional needs to use the toilets more comfortably.

 

If you need a radar key to access the disabled toilet but don’t have one to hand, please ask a member of our friendly  staff team who will be happy to provide you with one.

Kennet Shopping is situated on one level, with the exception of the Vue Cinema. We have a wheelchair-friendly lift for easy access to the cinema, which is located around the corner from the escalator to the cinema, in the leisure mall. 

Kennet Shopping Accessible Toilet
Facility Features

  • Wheelchair adapted unisex toilets
  • Height adjustable, adult sized changing bench
  • Tracking hoist system
  • Peninsular Toilet
  • Height adjustable wash basin
  • Adequate changing area space for disabled person and up to two carers
  • Non-slip floor
  • Emergency alarm