WantageCopyright Bill Boaden

For history buffs a visit to Wantage is merited simply because it was the birthplace of Alfred the Great, but there is much more than that to this fine old market town, not least the Ridgeway route above it that was there long before Alfred was born... Read More

Wantage Events

May
May Fair
Scots Guards Parade & Fun in the Park
June
Wantage Children's Day
Wantage Summer Festival
July
Wantage Craft Fayre
August
August Annual Jazz Festival
October
October Fair
November
Wantage Beer Festival
December
Dickensian Evening

Hotels in Wantage - 5 places to stay

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The Greyhound Inn

The Greyhound Inn
The Greyhound Inn is a Grade II listed redbrick building in Letcombe Regis, a short distance from Wantage off the B4507. ... More | visit website
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Chequers Inn

Chequers Inn

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Roberta and Husnu welcome you to The Chequers Inn, a charming and peaceful characteristic countryside inn, with recently refurbished and decorated 3-en suite letting rooms and pleasant dining areas, overlooking the village green ... More

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Bear Hotel (0.12 miles)

Bear Hotel

A 16th Century Coaching Inn offering outstanding personal service. over looking the market place
The hotel is modernized whilst retaining its original character. Two bars, residents' lounge and a period oak- beamed restaurant.The Bear Hotel has ... More | visit website

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Manor Farm (2.02 miles)

Manor Farm
A warm welcome is assured in our delightful Grade II* listed Queen Anne Manor House which dates back to 1402 and is listed in ‘The Perfect English Country House’ by Candida Lycette Green. With its ... More | visit website
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La Fontana (3.56 miles)

La Fontana
La Fontana is a Italian family run Restaurant with Accommodation since 1988. Situated on the outskirts of a small, Oxfordshire village.We have 15 spacious bedrooms all of which are en-suite. Deluxe Double features ... More | visit website
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Greensands Guesthouse (3.92 miles)

Greensands Guesthouse
GREENSANDS Greensands B&B is situated on the A417 between Wantage and Rowstock and adjacent to the picturesque village of East Hendred in South Oxfordshire. Set amidst what used to be a major fruit growing ... More | visit website
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Greensands Guest House (3.92 miles)

Greensands Guest House

The guesthouse sits privately within beautifully cared for gardens and offers its guests an enjoyable relaxed stay. All 7 rooms have en-suites, fridges, TV and wifi access, tea/coffee making facilities and there is ample parking. ... More | visit website

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The Chequers Inn (4.35 miles)

The Chequers Inn
In the picturesque village of Charney Bassett, host Janette and Family welcome you to The Chequers Inn. The Chequers Inn is a charming and peaceful characteristic countryside inn, with recently refurbished and decorated 3-en suite letting ... More | visit website
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Milton Hill House (4.88 miles)

Milton Hill House

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Milton Hill House is a charming Georgian Mansion House set in 22 acres of peaceful parkland.The enchanting Georgian manor house which has been sympathetically extended over the years is surrounded ... More

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Steventon House Hotel (5.11 miles)

Steventon House Hotel

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Quietly located family run country house hotel situated close to A34 with links to the M4 and M40. Convenient for Oxford, Blenheim Palace, Newbury racecourse, the Ridgeway and the Cotswolds. ... More

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Ascari House Bed & Breakfast (5.15 miles)

Ascari House Bed & Breakfast

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Chalet accommodation with own front door and en-suite. Walking distance to country pubs, shops, bus routes to Oxford and surrounding village. Ideal for those working in nearby Harwell, Milton Park ... More

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Premier Inn Oxford South (Didcot) (5.25 miles)

Premier Inn Oxford South (Didcot)
Located within 40 minutes of London and just 15 minutes to historic Oxford. From this hotel the M4 is easily accessible via the A34. Conveniently located for Didcot Parkway train station, Didcot town centre is ... More | visit website

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