Hambridge Farm

River Kennet

~0.2 mi

RG14 2QG

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From

Just upstream of the Hambridge farm buildings

Pinch point where the river runs very close to the canal (above Hambridge Road)

Hambridge Farm is a stretch of the River Kennet running from just upstream of the Hambridge farm buildings to pinch point where the river runs very close to the canal, controlled by Newbury Angling Association. Fishing is for club members only. Species include roach, dace, chub, grayling, brown trout and barbel. Night fishing is permitted.

Permits

Season Ticket £

Newbury AA 2026-27 membership (season 16 June to 15 June): Senior £95; Junior 12-16 £10; Junior under 12 free; Pensioner or Disabled (concessionary rod licence) £60; Pensioner 76 and over £25; optional 2-rod (specimen) permit £50; venue key £10 (replacement £30); optional membership card £6. Half-season tickets at 50% from 1 December (plus £20 entry charge).

Day Ticket £

No day tickets. Full members may bring one guest per day on a guest ticket: £10 for 12 hours or £15 for 24 hours, from Thatcham Angling (Sagecroft Road, Thatcham) or the Clubmate app. The member must accompany the guest.

Night Fishing

No river-specific night rule published. NAA guest tickets run up to 24 hours, bivvies are allowed for angling, and 16-17 year olds may night fish with written parental consent. Coarse close season applies on all NAA rivers (16 June to 14 March).

Where To Buy

Clubmate app or website (join or renew via https://newburyangling.org.uk/membership/); guest tickets from Thatcham Angling, Sagecroft Road, Thatcham, or Clubmate.

Parking

Parking Information

Park at the Bellwood car park (RG14 2QG) and walk across the road; reach the river through the gap at the far end of the Clothing Warehouse building or across the field behind. Do not park at the Clothing Warehouse.

Species

Roach

Dace

Chub

Grayling

Brown Trout

Barbel

At a Glance

Controller

Newbury Angling Association

Bank

Right

Access

Membership Only

Night fishing

Yes

Pegs

No pegs. Few accessible swims due to vegetation.

Postcode

RG14 2QG

Last Verified - October 2026

At a Glance

Controller