Vale of White Horse

Vale of White Horse is an administrative district in Oxfordshire that spans farmland and rolling hills with several rivers and market towns scattered throughout. The area contains a mix of small villages and larger settlements connected by country roads and local routes.

The district was created in 1974 when several earlier administrative areas were merged together to form a larger local authority. This combination brought different communities under one governing body to provide services across the wider region.

The Vale and Downland Museum in Wantage displays exhibits about local customs, crafts, and how communities developed in this area. You can see how people here lived and worked through the centuries.

The district office is located in Milton Park and handles waste disposal, building permits, and housing assistance for local residents. For visitors interested in local government or community services, it is helpful to contact them in advance to understand what information or resources are available.

Since 2008, this district has shared its administrative team with the neighboring South Oxfordshire District, an unusual partnership between two local authorities. This arrangement allows both areas to operate more efficiently while maintaining their separate identities.

Location: Oxfordshire

Capital city: Abingdon-on-Thames

Website: http://whitehorsedc.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.60000,-1.50000

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:16