Thame, a Traditional Market Town and Civil Parish in Oxfordshire, England
Thame is a civil parish and a market town in Oxfordshire County, England. It got its name from the River Thame flowing along the north side of town. The hamlet of Moreton is included in the parish. As per records, it was Wulfhere, the King of the Mercians who founded the town and for centuries managed by the church. Ownership transferred from bishop to bishop but the real power rested in the hands of the farmers.
Food, Shopping and Accommodation in Thame
For 800 years, the farmers displayed and sold their local produce in the boat-shaped marketplace of the town. The marketplace plays host to the town’s annual country show which is considered England’s greatest. The upper High Street looks like an open-air deli every Tuesday. It is believed that Shakespeare had come to the High Street at that time when he was still a strolling actor.
Restaurants are serving traditional British, Asian, European, Indian and Balti cuisine in Thame. There are also pubs, bars, cafes, fast foods, seafood houses, and tea rooms in this town to make sure no visitor goes hungry while visiting the town. Restaurants, tea rooms and pubs use local produce from nearby farmers in creating their delicious menus.
Things to See and Do in Thame
Local attractions in this town is a museum and the Players Theatre. The museum exhibits records, photos and artefacts, including references to famous people who lived in this town, in tracing the history of the town. Meanwhile, The Players Theatre is the venue for cultural attractions, concerts from Jazz to opera, Shakespearean plays and other performances such as a pantomime. The theatre also serves as the town’s cinema.
Things to do in this town besides discovering the town’s history at the Museum is to follow the northern trail of the self-guided Midsomer Murder Trail or take a leisurely walk or cycle along the Phoenix Trail. Discovering the wonders of the rich diversity of wildlife in the Cuttle Brook Nature Reserve is also worth trying.