Thame

Thame is a thriving market town, perfectly situated at the foot of the Chiltern Hills, just 14 miles from Oxford. From historical buildings to beautiful parks, the Thame Museum, The Players Theatre, a vibrant High Street, and regular events – Thame has lots of exciting attractions and activities for all the family.

Like many traditional market towns, Thame grew from Anglo-Saxon roots but has since developed its own individual character whilst preserving its rich history. Ancient medieval buildings stand alongside Georgian and Victorian architecture and the iconic boat-shaped high street stands as testimony to the marketplace for which it was originally designed. The beauty of the town offers a quintessentially English experience and is the reason that Thame is one of the most frequently used filming locations for the popular ITV series, Midsomer Murders.

Things to do in Thame

Regular Arts and Craft fairs are also hosted in the Town Hall. True to its tradition as a market centre, the streets of Thame are also home to a whole variety of fantastic independent and well-known shops, eateries & pubs. There is always something going on in Thame’s buzzing events calendar. This includes a great range of arts and culture events, from attending the Thame Arts & Literature Festival and the Music in The Park Festival in May to watching a film at Thame Cinema or visiting the fascinating Thame Museum to learn more about the town’s heritage.

You can also explore Thame’s ‘Great British High Street’ with a range of independent shops, visit the town’s regular craft fairs or take a guided walking tour in the centre to see Midsommer Murders’ filming locations.

For visitors and locals alike, a friendly and helpful team are on hand in the Town Hall Information Centre to provide you with all the latest information about the town and surrounding area. Whether your interests are in walking, cycling, history, or Midsomer Murders, there’s an abundance of trails available in and around Thame. To help you explore, leaflets are available from the Information Centre or download them from www.thametowncouncil.gov.uk/visit-thame

Things to do near Thame

If you’re travelling by car, don’t miss the beautiful Waterperry Gardens nestled in the Oxfordshire countryside. The gardens feature a spectacular 200 foot herbaceous border along with rose and formal gardens, a lily canal and riverside walk. You can also discover the Plant Centre and Garden Shop, the Gallery and Gift Barn house and Waterperry’s Rural Life Museum.

Staying for a long weekend? Treat yourself to an unforgettable stay at Raymond Blanc OBE’s Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons. Dining at its restaurant will take you on an exquisite gastronomic journey with dishes that use ingredients grown in the very gardens of Le Manoir.

Getting There

Located 14 miles east of Oxford and 10 miles south-west of Ayslebury, Thame is easily accessible by road from the M40 motorway, by train from Haddenham and Thame Parkway and by bus (see services here). There are a number of short and long-stay car parks in the town centre, with Cattle Market Car Park, High Street Car Park, Southern Road Car Park and Upper High Street Car Park.

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How to get to Thame

Chiltern Railways

Chiltern Railways runs a twice hourly service from Oxford and London to Haddenham and Thame Parkway.
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Royal Cars

Royal Cars is Oxford's largest taxi company offering all types of work, from local runs to airport tranfers to long-distance pickups and drop offs, weddings and occasionally have crossed the channel.
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