Wantage, Market town in Vale of White Horse, England.
Wantage is a market town in the Vale of White Horse, situated at the foot of the Berkshire Downs with numerous Tudor and Georgian buildings surrounding the central Market Place. The streets feature a blend of older houses and modern shops that define the town center.
The settlement began as a Saxon community in the 9th century, with King Alfred the Great reportedly born here during this period. It grew into a regional trading hub that maintained this importance for centuries afterward.
The Vale and Downland Museum displays local heritage through agricultural tools and archaeological finds from the region. These collections show how people lived and worked in this area over time.
The town center contains over 100 independent shops, restaurants, and services within easy walking distance. Regular bus services connect the town to surrounding areas and make exploring the region straightforward.
The Letcombe Brook, a chalk stream flowing through town, supports a distinct ecosystem with water voles and brown trout. This waterway offers a quiet spot for walking and reveals the natural diversity of the area.
Location: Vale of White Horse
Shares border with: Grove, Letcombe Regis, Lockinge, East Challow
Website: http://wantage.com
GPS coordinates: 51.58900,-1.42700
Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:20
Church of St Peter and St Paul
110 m
Vale and Downland Museum
162 m
Statue of Alfred the Great
58 m
Segsbury Camp
3.7 km
Old Town Hall, Wantage
25 m
Church of St Andrew
2.3 km
Church of All Saints
3.1 km
Church of St Michael
3.9 km
The Kings Arms Public House
260 m
The Bear Hotel
70 m
Holy Trinity Church
1.3 km
Milestone At Su 3845 8765
1.4 km
Lockinge War Memorial
2.7 km
Rectory Cottage And Cottage Adjoining To West
3.8 km
The Vicarage
110 m
Parsonage Farmhouse
1.5 km
Number 2 and attached wall
161 m
Milestone At Su 3962 8349
4.5 km
Grim's Ditch; section 650yds (590m) long NW of Betterton Down
4.3 km
32 and 33, Market Place
32 m
Stabling At Stirlings (Demolished)
345 m
Parish Of Wantage Church Infants School
133 m
Village Hall
3.7 km
Milestone At Su 3951 8491
3.2 km
Church End
3.9 km
Milestone South Of Manor Road Farm At Ngr Su39738642
1.5 km
Segsbury Camp or Letcombe Castle hillfort
3.7 km
Milestone, Portway; E of Charlton village turn, 30m W of barnyard
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