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Things to see in Wantage (United Kingdom): 24 places and when to go
Wantage is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 24 places in and around it, mainly Nature (9), History (9), Wildlife (8). The best known are Uffington White Horse, The Ridgeway and Uffington Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 36. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.5908, -1.4263
- Places
- 24 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (9) · History (9) · Wildlife (8) · Museums and art (4) · Mountains (2) · Hiking (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- LHR London, 68 km as the crow flies
What to see in Wantage
The places in and around Wantage, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Uffington White HorsePrehistoric carving in Uffington, England9.9 km
- The RidgewayAncient trackway described as Britain's oldest road15 km
- Uffington CastleHillfort in Oxfordshire, England, UK10 km
- Didcot Railway CentreRailway museum in Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom13 km
- Dragon Hill, UffingtonHill near Uffington, Oxfordshire, England, UK9.8 km
- Alfred's CastleSmall Iron Age hill fort in Ashbury in Oxfordshire, England, UK13 km
- Great Coxwell BarnGrade I listed tithe barn in Great Coxwell, Oxfordshire, England, UK14 km
- Statue of Alfred the Great, WantageStatue in Wantage, Oxfordshire, England, UK247 m
- Scutchamer KnobArchaeological site in Oxfordshire, England6.6 km
- Wayland's SmithyNeolithic long barrow and chamber tomb site in Oxfordshire, England, UK12 km
- Buckland HouseLarge Georgian stately home and the manor house of Buckland in Oxfordshire, England, UK12 km
- Champs Chapel Museum of East HendredLocal museum in East Hendred, England, United Kingdom6.2 km
- Letcombe ValleyUK nature reserve3.0 km
- Sutton Bridge, OxfordshireGrade II listed bridge in Oxfordshire, England, UK13 km
- Tom Brown's School MuseumMuseum in Uffington, Oxfordshire, England, UK9.7 km
- Vale and Downland MuseumMuseum of local culture and history in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom343 m
- Watts BankNature reserve in Berkshire, UK13 km
- Blewbury Nature ReserveProtected area13 km
- Millets Wildside Falconry and Wildlife CentreWith kids · Wildlife9.2 km
- Phoebe WoodsProtected area9.0 km
- Seven BarrowsProtected area8.8 km
- The Roman WayTrail in England, United Kingdom7.9 km
- Top Lock MeadowProtected area1.0 km
- Willow Walk Nature ReserveProtected area347 m
When to go to Wantage
The best time to visit Wantage is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:05
- FebPossible9:41
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:23
- JunBest time16:23
- JulBest time15:58
- AugBest time14:24
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:22
- NovBetter not8:32
- DecPossible7:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 36. In April, 24 of the 24 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Wantage
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR, London), 68 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Brize Norton34 places24 km
- Inkpen40 places24 km
- Swindon44 places27 km
- Reading, Berkshire90 places34 km
- Aylesbury40 places42 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Wantage?
The best known: Uffington White Horse, The Ridgeway, Uffington Castle, Didcot Railway Centre, Dragon Hill, Uffington. In all, 24 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Wantage?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 36.
How do you get to Wantage?
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 68 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Wantage as the destination and these 24 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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