Tourism in Thame
Thame is ideally situated to discover the
beauty and tranquillity of the Thames and Chilterns
area.
THAME
itself is a bustling market town with a large
boat shaped market place. There is a twice weekly
cattle market and a very popular street market
every Tuesday.
Within
the town there are many historic sites including
the original interior wall of the Greyhound
Inn where John Hampden died of his wounds, 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 Wembley exhibition in 1921.
The Birdcage Inn, in the Cornmarket, was built
in the 15th Century and once housed French prisoners
from the Napolionic wars awaiting trial.
In
Thame today you can sample the delicacies from
our high quality butchers, bakers and delicatessens,
pick up a bargain at the Tuesday market, browse
around some of the award winning 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 Cuttle Brook
Nature Reserve, or just call into one of
many tea rooms, public houses or restaurants,
relax, have a meal and plan a visit to one of
the many other attractions in the area.
The
annual Oxfordshire and Thame Show, the biggest
one-day agricultural show in the country, is
held in Thame every third Thursday in September.
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.
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 the 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.
The
picturesque Phoenix Trail, a shared-use path
for cyclists, walkers and horse riders, runs
along the old railway route between Thame and
Princes Risborough. It is flat and surfaced
and ideal for wheelchairs and pushchairs and
there is seating every 500 metres. The Phoenix
Trail has something to suit everyone, whether
it's a quick and traffic-free cycle ride or
a tranquil amble with a dog on a summer's evening.
Sit on the sculptures to admire the magificent
views of the near by Chiltern hills and observe
Red Kites, the impressive birds of prey that
thrive in the area. Whatever the weather or
season, the Phoenix Trail gives you the chance
to get out into the fresh air all year round.
If
you would like to add an attraction here please
email
or call:07792487030
Nearby attractions include:
~Rycote Chapel, Waterperry Gardens
~Blenheim Palace, Waddesdon Manor
~Claydon House, Hughendon Manor
~Bekonscot Model Village, Chinnor & Princes
Risborough Railway
~Colleges and Museums of Oxford, Chiltern Open
Air Museum
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