Visitor attractions and information for
Wantage
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 The Vale and Downland Museum and Visitor Centre,
Church Street, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 8BL. Tel: (01235) 771447.
Displays the heritage Vale of the White Horse region, with over
5,000 objects and photograph collection. Coffee Shop. Location: In the centre of Wantage. |
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Ardington
House, Ardington, Near Wantage, Oxfordshire OX12 8QA. Tel: 01235
821 566. Surrounded by well-kept lawns, terraced gardens, peaceful
paddocks and parkland, this Baroque house was built in 1720.
You will find it on the edge of the village of Ardington, with
its picturesque cricket ground, village stores, and ancient church. www.ardingtonhouse.com.About 1 mile east of Wantage. |
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Kingston Bagpuize House, Kingston Bagpuize,
Near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 5AX. Tel: 01865 820259. Kingston
Bagpuize House is open to the public on selected days and for
group visits, by appointment, throughout the year. The Tearoom
serves home made cakes and scones on all open days. Small gift
shop in house. Guide dogs only. www.kingstonbagpuizehouse.org.uk.
About 7 miles north of
Wantage. |
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Ashdown
House, Lambourn, Newbury, Berkshire RG17 8RE. Tel: 01793 762209.
17th-century house. Includes an Iron Age hill fort where King
Alfred is thought to have battled the Danes. Limited opening
times. Visitor access in the house is to staircase (100 steps)
and roof only. National Trust. Charges apply.
About 7 miles west of
Wantage. |
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The internationally known Uffington White
Horse can been seen for miles away. The figure has remained clear
of turf throughout its long existence, except for being covered
as a precaution, during the Second World War. Also an Iron Age
hill fort named Uffington Castle. National Trust. About 6 miles west of Wantage. |
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