About Newbury
Newbury Plantation was settled and incorporated in 1635. Newbury originally included Newburyport, set off in 1764, and West Newbury, set off in 1819. Newbury was named after the town in Berkshire, England and includes the villages of Old Town (Newbury Center), Plum Island and Byfield. Historically agricultural with salt hay stretching out to Plum Island, Newbury’s trades also included tanning and shipbuilding.
Museum attractions include the Coffin House (circa 1678), the Dole-Little House, the Sweet-Illsley House (circa 1670) and Spencer-Peirce-Little-Farm (circa 1690), all non-profit museums operated by Historic New England. At Spencer-Peirce-Little-Farm adults and children enjoy the farm animals and can take in a vintage baseball game in the summer.
Nature lovers can visit out on Plum Island the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, an 8 mile barrier island established to provide feeding, resting, and nesting habitats for migratory birds. This stretch of land also includes numerous beaching destinations. Newbury also includes many hiking trails, such as Old Town Hill – where at the top of the climb one can enjoy views of the Great Marsh and New Hampshire’s Isles of Shoals.
Property Links
Newbury Single Family Properties
Newbury Condominium Properties
Schools
Newbury Elementary School
Triton Regional School
Great Schools – Newbury
Entertainment
Vintage Essex Baseball
Byfield Community Arts Center
Parks and Recreation
Parker River Refuge
Spencer-Peirce-Little-Farm
Old Town Hill
