Wantage
Things to do in Wantage, Oxfordshire
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Wantage has a strong reputation for food. The Greyhound Inn and The Plough at Hanney both rate 4.7 and above, with hundreds of reviews behind them, and there are a dozen or so restaurants to choose from across different styles—from Indian to Italian to something more contemporary. Several of these also offer rooms, so you can easily combine a meal with a night's stay. La Fontana, for instance, operates as both restaurant and guesthouse, while The Greyhound Inn serves similar dual purpose and carries particularly strong reviews across both functions.
Where to stay in Wantage(5)
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For staying over, your main options cluster around hotels and inns dotted through town, plus a single campsite at Muster Point, which rates exceptionally highly despite modest review numbers. If you prefer more traditional accommodation, the five hotels and guest houses range from The Star Inn upwards, with most scoring solidly in the 4.0–4.7 band. The Volunteer Inn and The Greyhound Inn both draw regular custom and reasonable review counts.
Things to Do in Wantage(2)
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On the attractions side, the Leisure Centre offers pools and sports facilities, while The Funky Teapot—rated 4.6 from nearly 100 reviews—suggests a genuine draw beyond the usual refreshment stop. This skew towards eating and drinking over conventional attractions means Wantage works best either as a foodie base or as a stop that happens to offer good places to rest and eat en route elsewhere.
Where to Eat in Wantage(16)
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Attractions Near Wantage
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6 mi
Millets Farm Falconry
Abingdon · ⭐ 4.7
6 mi
Millets Farm Centre
Abingdon · ⭐ 4.6
8 mi
Farmer Gow's Activity Farm
Faringdon · ⭐ 4.2
8 mi
Didcot Wave
Didcot · ⭐ 3.8
8 mi
Faringdon Folly Tower and Woodland
Faringdon · ⭐ 4.7
8 mi
Didcot Railway Centre
Didcot · ⭐ 4.6
8 mi
Cineworld Didcot
Didcot · ⭐ 4.1
8 mi
Faringdon Leisure Centre
Faringdon · ⭐ 4.0
Camping in Wantage(1)
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Muster Point Campsite
⭐ 4.9 · from £25/night
Oxford Oak Camping
⭐ 4.3 · from £27/night
The Real Campsite
⭐ 4.7
Farncombe Farm Certificated Site
⭐ 4.3
High Lodge Farm
⭐ 4.6 · from £29/night
Lincoln Farm Park Oxfordshire
⭐ 4.7 · from £26/night
Three TTT Water Sports
⭐ 4.8
Camping Westmoor Farm
⭐ 4.3 · from £30/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Wantage
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3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £671
Ridgeway Cabin
1 bed · sleeps 3 · from £787
Lynchets Cottage
5 bed · sleeps 10
The Bothy
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £657
The Gallops
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £2,442
Sunrise Cabin
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £777
Ilsley Farm Barns- The Downs
6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £2,722
Ilsley Farm Barns- The Partridge
6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £2,726
Common questions about Wantage
How many campsites are there in Wantage?
We list 1 campsites in and around Wantage, of which 1 take tents.
Where can I stay in Wantage?
We list 5 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Wantage.
What is there to do in Wantage?
We list 2 attractions and things to do in and around Wantage.
Where can I eat in Wantage?
We list 16 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Wantage.
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