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is a charming old market town in the county of Oxfordshire, close
to the Chiltern Hills. The town offers an ideal place for family shopping.
It is served with ample parking, coffee shops, restaurants, pubs and
hotels. A cheery and colourful market is held, by charter, on Tuesdays,
with an abundance of products. Check out the Community section for information about schools and other community information. |
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The
town is 14 miles east of Oxford, 10 miles south-west of Aylesbury
and 47 miles from London. To the west of Thame the A418 joins with
the M40 motorway linking London to Birmingham.
In
the north eastern direction the A418 from Leighton Buzzard links
with the M1 motorway at Aspley Guise and intersects with the A5
trunk road to the north.
To
the west of Thame the A418 joins the A40 trunk road. There are also
roads from Thame to Princes Risborough A4129, Chinnor B4445 and
Bicester B4011.
If
you are looking for something to do while visiting Thame, click
here for places to visit.
Thame is ideally situated to discover the beauty and tranquillity of the Thames and Chiltern area. To the South of Thame are the Chiltern Hills and The Ridgeway Path, with many public walkways where outstanding views of the surrounding area can be enjoyed. Explore the delightful gardens at Waterperry with its house, formal and informal gardens and tea rooms just to thc north of Thame. The Oxfordshire way and cycleway meander through the countryside to the west of Thame and to the east is the larger market town of Aylesbury. Thame itself is a bustliug market town with a large boat shaped- market place. There is a twice weekly cattle market and a very popular street market every Tuesday. In Thame there are many historic sites including the original interior wall of the Greyhound Inn where John Hampden died of his wounds that he received at the battle of Chalgrove Field. The spectacular 13th Century Church of St Mary's dominates the skyline and is open to the public most days. Just a short stroll from the church is the Bandstand which came from the Wembley exhibition in 1921. The Birdcage Inn was built in the 15th Century and has housed prisoners awaiting trial. In Thame today you can sample the delicacies at Newitt's award winning Butcher's, Pick up a bargain at the Tuesday market, Shop in the specialist shops, See a performance at the Thame Players Theatre or the Thame Leisure Centre, Take a walk on one of three Thame circular walks, Have a picnic at the Cuttlebrook Nature Reserve, Or just call into one of many tea rooms, public houses or restaurants, relax have a meal and plan a visits to one of the many other attraction in the area. Nearby
attractions include: Yearly
events in Thame include: Thame is easily accessible from the M40 Junction 7 and 8. The nearest train station is at Haddenham and Thame Parkway. There is a regular bus service to Oxford, Aylesbury and High Wycombe. The Tourist Information Centre is based in the centre of the town and provides a wealth of information about the local area and events, including maps, pub walks, walking guides, cylce routes and souvenirs. If you require more information please contact the TIC at Market House, North Street, Thame, Oxon OX9 3HH or telephone no 01844 212834. Other pages in this section: | Places to Visit | Thame's History | ||
