Wantage is a historic market town and civil parish in the Vale of the White Horse, Oxfordshire, and the birthplace of King Alfred the Great.
At Wantage Town Council, we work to make Wantage a vibrant, welcoming place to live, work, and visit. Our website provides information about the Council’s services, meetings, events, and how we support the local community.
Markets have been held in Wantage since 1246 and still take place every Wednesday and Saturday.








