Wallingford, a Civil Parish and an Ancient Market Town in the Upper Thames Valley in Oxfordshire, England
Wallingford sits on the banks of the River Thames. It is a civil parish and an old market town, historically part of Berkshire County, but was transferred to Oxfordshire in 1974. Its nearest neighbours are Reading (12 miles), Oxford (13 miles), and Henley-on-Thames ( 11 miles). The most familiar landmark of the town is the fortification built by King Alfred and the ruins of the medieval Wallingford Castle which once dominated the Thames Valley but demolished by Oliver Cromwell and is nothing more than crumbling walls and mounds of earthworks today.
Food, Shopping and Accommodation in Wallingford
This ancient market town is a delightful town to explore. From its vantage location on the banks of the River Thames, this town offers a charming combination of the ancient and the modern. The Market Place with a 17th century Town Hall continues to hold markets all year round. There is Charter Market every Friday, a traditional practice since the town was granted a charter in 1156. There is also Local Produce Market held every Saturday of the week where one can hunt for antiques or buy the best local products in the region.
Things to See and Do in Wallingford
There are five things visitors should not miss doing while in Wallingford. The first would be to check out the town’s history at the Museum. Second, is to get information from the Town Information Centre on walks in and outside of town or go on a self-guided historical tour of the town. Third, Check out and watch what’s playing at the Corn Exchange Cinema. Fourth, go shopping. And Fifth and last, enjoy the outdoors at the Riverside Park, take a stroll down the Thames Path, and walk in the Castle Gardens amidst the ancient ruins.