Wallingford is a picturesque market town in South Oxfordshire, situated by the river Thames and close to the Ridgeway. The town and surrounding villages offer a range of activities and facilities for all ages. The town centre offers a range of shops including a Waitrose supermarket and several independent traders. A weekly farmers market dating back to the 12th century is hosted in the town square. There is a fantastic selection of restaurants and cafes, while the Corn Exchange is a thriving centre for theatre, cinema, arts and entertainment. The river Thames is a hub for leisure activities, featuring a riverside splash park and swimming pool. Benson marina offers moorings, boat and kayak rentals and a popular café and bistro.
Wallingford has a rich history, William the Conqueror built Wallingford Castle shortly after 1066, the castle ruins are available to visit. In more recent times, the town has featured in popular murder mystery fiction. Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple stories were inspired by Wallingford’s landmarks and residents, while the town also features heavily in Midsomer Murders, doubling as the fictional town of Causton, with much of the filming taking place in and around Wallingford. The Pines is situated on a secluded, private road between Benson and Nuffield, 3 miles from Wallingford. These beautiful South Oxfordshire villages provide well rated schools and services along with a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants. The transport links are very good, Cholsey mainline train station is 10 minutes away, Didcot Parkway is 10 miles away, while the bus to Oxford and Reading is within easy walking distance. Within 30 to 45 minutes by road are Oxford, Reading, Henley, High Wycombe and Newbury.
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