Wantage Map

Wantage map, view the Oxfordshire town of Wantage, located in the county of Oxfordshire, England.

Detailed Street Map of Wantage Oxfordshire & Guide to the Area

Wantage Map Oxfordshire: Interactive map of Wantage, displaying the town situated in the county of Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Wantage area and a Wantage town centre map, showing Wantage Leisure Centre.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Wantage map are: Vale & Downland Museum, Wantage Library, King Alfred's Statue, The Bear Hotel, The King Alfred's Head, The Shoulder of Mutton, The Blue Boar, The Swan Inn, Wildwood Wantage, Munch on Market Place, Costa Coffee, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Greggs, The Mix Community Space, Wantage Health Centre, Church Street Practice, Victoria Cross Gallery, Regent Bookshop, Ridgeway House B&B, The Arbery Arcade, Betjeman Park, King Alfred's Academy, Charlton Primary School, Wantage C of E Primary School, Icknield Veterinary Group, The Beacon Wantage, Little Bears Day Nursery, The Wantage Dental Centre, Wantage Methodist Church, St Peter & St Paul Church, The Independent Coffee House, Huckleberry Therapeutics, Beacon House Care Home, McColl's, Barnardos Charity Shop, Boots Pharmacy, Wantage Post Office, The King's Coffee Shop, Wantage Taxis, Limelight Beauty, Broadway Fish Bar, The Greyhound, The Duke of Monmouth, Crumbs Delicatessen, Vale Osteopathy, Toy Planet.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Grove, East Challow, West Challow, Charlton, East Hanney, West Hanney, Letcombe Regis, Letcombe Bassett, Ardington, Lockinge, Childrey, Sparsholt, Kingston Lisle, Uffington, Goosey, Denchworth, Stanford in the Vale, Southmoor, Marcham, Steventon, Drayton, Sutton Courtenay, Milton, Harwell, Chilton, Rowstock, East Hendred, West Hendred, Ginge, Aston Tirrold, Aston Upthorpe, Blewbury, East Ilsley, West Ilsley, Farnborough, Woolstone, Shellingford, Hatford, Hinton Waldrist, Longworth, Charney Bassett, Lyford, Buckland, Littleworth, Fernham, Shrivenham, Watchfield.

Wantage is a friendly market town tucked into the Vale of White Horse, surrounded by green fields and rolling countryside. It's one of those places that still feels like a proper town centre, with its mix of independent shops, local pubs and regular markets giving it a down-to-earth charm. Set against a backdrop of rural Oxfordshire, it's got a good sense of community and an easygoing pace that makes it ideal for both visitors and locals.

Wantage has roots going back well over a thousand years and is famously the birthplace of King Alfred the Great, born here in the 9th century. The town grew around a royal estate and was granted its market charter in the 13th century, which helped shape its role as a hub for the surrounding villages. Over time, it's seen everything from medieval fairs to Victorian expansion. These days, it's home to just over 13,000 people, though it still feels very walkable and self-contained. History clings to the streets, with little nods to Alfred found throughout, including a statue right in the Market Place.

There's plenty to keep you busy in and around town. The Vale & Downland Museum is right in the centre and gives a lovely snapshot of local life, both past and present. The town has a decent range of pubs, cafés, restaurants and small shops, plus parks and green spaces for a gentle wander. A little way out, you'll find the famous Uffington White Horse carved into the chalk hillside, along with the Ridgeway National Trail, perfect for a ramble with views that stretch for miles. National Trust runs the White Horse Hill and Dragon Hill, both full of myth and legend, and English Heritage looks after the nearby Wayland's Smithy, an ancient burial chamber nestled in the landscape.

Beyond Wantage, Oxfordshire opens up beautifully. Oxford itself is packed with museums, gardens and centuries of architecture. To the west, the edge of the Cotswolds brings places like Burford and Witney into easy reach, while to the east you'll find historic Abingdon, peaceful Wittenham Clumps and the science-focused Harwell and Culham areas. Bicester Village is a go-to for outlet shopping, and Didcot offers up a railway museum for steam engine enthusiasts. There's no shortage of places to visit, whether you're into nature, culture or just a quiet village pub.

Wantage isn't on the train line, but it's still easy to reach. The A417 and A338 cross through the town, linking up with the A34 and M4, making it handy for both Oxford and Swindon. The nearest train station is Didcot Parkway, about 10 miles away, with fast services to London, Oxford, and beyond. There are regular buses to Oxford, Abingdon, and surrounding villages, and for drivers, parking in the town centre is pretty straightforward. The closest airport is London Heathrow, just over an hour by car, though London Oxford Airport near Kidlington is another option if you're using private or chartered flights.

Oxfordshire is a county full of contrasts. You've got the brains and beauty of Oxford city, with its spires and scholars, balanced by working farms, wooded trails, and proper rural life not far outside. From the prehistoric sites in the Vale to the stately homes scattered across the Cotswolds, it's got layers of history and a quiet sort of pride. Whether you're here for walking, wandering or just soaking up the slower pace, the county's always got something up its sleeve.

Some More Nearby Places: Grove, East Challow, West Challow, Charlton, East Hanney, West Hanney, Letcombe Regis, Letcombe Bassett, Ardington, Lockinge, Childrey, Sparsholt, Kingston Lisle, Uffington, Goosey, Denchworth, Stanford in the Vale, Southmoor, Marcham, Steventon, Drayton, Sutton Courtenay, Milton, Harwell, Chilton, Rowstock, East Hendred, West Hendred, Ginge, Aston Tirrold, Aston Upthorpe, Blewbury, East Ilsley, West Ilsley, Farnborough, Woolstone, Shellingford, Hatford, Hinton Waldrist, Longworth, Charney Bassett, Lyford, Buckland, Littleworth, Fernham, Shrivenham, Watchfield.

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