What day is the market in Wantage?

Wantage has markets each Wednesday and Saturday. The Farmer’s Market attend on the last Saturday of the month, and continental markets join us on additional dates. Trading times are 9am-3pm.

What is Wantage famous for?

Wantage is most famous as the birthplace of Alfred the Great. A statue of King Alfred sculpted in 1877 by Count Gleichen, a relative of Queen Victoria, stands in the busy market place. Alfred was born here in AD 849, when Wantage was an important Saxon town.

Is Wantage a nice place to live?

Place-wise, Wantage is a nice sized town and has a good range of independent shops. The villages to the west of Wantage (Vale of the White Horse) are lovely – have a look at Uffington, though it may be a bit far from Didcot for you.

When did Wantage become Oxfordshire?

1974
Wantage (/ˈwɒntɪdʒ/) is a historic market town and civil parish in Oxfordshire, England. Historically part of Berkshire, it has been administered as part of the Vale of White Horse district of Oxfordshire since 1974.

Is Wantage worth visiting?

Wantage Tourist Information Guide Links with the past are very strong too and Wantage is a great place to visit to enjoy this historic part of England. The towns buildings are mostly 17th and 18th century with narrow cobbled streets and passages. A market is held every Saturday and Wednesday and is well worth a visit.

Does Wantage have a train station?

The nearest railway station to Wantage is Didcot. There are taxis and buses which can take you to Wantage. The other station worth thinking about is Oxford.

What is the crime rate in Wantage?

64 crimes per 1,000 people
Wantage is the second most dangerous small town in Oxfordshire, and is the 52nd most dangerous overall out of Oxfordshire’s 312 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Wantage in 2021 was 64 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Wantage a town?

Wantage in Oxfordshire is a lovely small market town in the Vale of White Horse, and has a good range of shops and services, including plenty of places to eat and drink. Links with the past are very strong too and Wantage is a great place to visit to enjoy this historic part of England.

What is the population of Wantage?

According to the ONS mid-year ward population estimates, the population of Wantage and Grove increased from 17,866 in mid-2009 to 19,834 in mid-2019.