Cafes in Wantage and Grove: coffee, cake and breakfast
Where to get a coffee, a slice of cake or breakfast in Wantage, Grove and the villages, from the Market Place to…
Guides
Guides to Wantage
Practical guides to Wantage and the villages: moving here, eating out, family days and a little history.
Churches in Wantage, Grove and the nearby villages
Looking for a Sunday service, an old building to look round, or someone to talk to about a christening? This page sets…
Wantage school admissions: applying, catchments and term dates
This page is for parents in Wantage, Grove and the villages who need a school place: a reception place for September, a…
Camping near Wantage: campsites, glamping and the Downs
This page is for anyone planning a tent, campervan or glamping break in this corner of Oxfordshire, and for locals sorting out…
Parks in Wantage and Grove: play areas and green space
Looking for swings, grass and somewhere to sit down? The main parks in Wantage are at the south end of town, off…
Charity shops in Wantage: what to find and how to donate
Want second hand clothes, books or a bit of homeware without driving over to Didcot or Abingdon? The charity shops in Wantage…
Gyms in Wantage and Grove: classes, swimming and clubs
If you want to lift weights, swim, run on a treadmill or join a class, the gyms in Wantage and Grove cover…
Wantage to Oxford bus: the S9, stops and times
If you need to reach the city without a car, one service does most of the work. The Wantage to Oxford bus…
Accessible days out around Wantage
This page is for anyone planning a day out with a wheelchair, a mobility scooter, a walking frame, or simply less puff…
Holiday clubs in Wantage: half term and school holidays
This guide is for parents and carers in Wantage, Grove and the nearby villages who need cover, or just ideas, for half…
Parking in Wantage: car parks, charges and the Market Place
This page is for anyone driving into town: residents on a quick errand, people coming in from the villages, and visitors stopping…
Live music in Wantage: gigs, quiz nights and evenings out
Fancy an evening out without driving to Oxford or Didcot? This page sets out where to find live music in Wantage and…
Afternoon tea near Wantage: tea rooms, cafés and cream teas
Want scones, sandwiches and a proper pot of tea without a long drive? This guide shows where to look for afternoon tea…
Sunday lunch near Wantage: pubs, villages and booking
This guide is for anyone planning a roast on a Sunday: people who have lived in town for years, families who have…
Cycling in Wantage and Grove: routes, the Ridgeway and bike shops
This guide is for anyone who rides from the town: parents after a flat loop with the children, riders who want a…
Uffington White Horse Show and summer events in Wantage
If you want a summer plan that starts near home, this page sets out the shape of the local season and how…
Rainy day things to do near Wantage and Grove
When the rain sets in, the day needs a new plan. This page gathers rainy day things to do near Wantage for…
King Alfred statue in Wantage: the story and a town walk
The King Alfred statue in Wantage stands in the middle of Market Place, the open square at the centre of town. This…
Nurseries in Wantage and Grove: pre-schools and toddler groups
If you are looking for nurseries in Wantage and Grove, the quickest way to narrow things down is to decide what pattern…
Clubs in Wantage: sports, social groups and societies
Moved here for work, retired and after some company, or just want one evening a week out of the house? This page…
Wedding venues near Wantage: halls, barns and party spaces
Hiring a room for a wedding, a big birthday or a wake comes down to a handful of practical questions. This guide…
Vets in Wantage and Grove: groomers and pet care
This page is for anyone who has just moved to the area, taken on a puppy, or realised they have no idea…
Plumbers in Wantage: finding electricians and builders too
This page is for anyone in Wantage, Grove or the villages nearby who needs work done at home: a dripping tap, a…
Care homes in Wantage and Grove plus care at home
Yes, there are care homes in Wantage, with more in Grove and the villages nearby. This guide is for anyone weighing up…