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Wallingford Bunkfest
Friday August 30th – Sunday September 1st On the banks of the Thames in South Oxfordshire, Wallingford BunkFest is a free-access community festival providing a unique, family-friendly celebration with something for everyone. In 2024, BunkFest celebrates its 22st year of life – starting from a small marquee in a pub…
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Agatha Christie’s Mystery Weekend 6 – 8 September
Agatha Christie, the undisputed ‘Queen of Crime’, lived in Wallingford for 42 years and wrote most of her novels here while living quietly by The Thames. The town is delighted to have a permanent tribute to her in a bronze sculpture that is set to inspire generations of creative…
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Agatha Christie’s Mystery Weekend
6th, 7th and 8th September 2024 Agatha Christie, the undisputed ‘Queen of Crime’, lived in Wallingford for 42 years and wrote most of her novels here while living quietly by The Thames. The town is delighted to have a permanent tribute to her in a bronze sculpture that is set…
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Senses Garden
The Senses Garden was established in 2023 to revitalise this green space for community enjoyment. The Town Council secured a £1000 grant from the South Oxfordshire District Council’s “Everyone Active” scheme to transform the area. The goal was to create a serene environment where people can connect with nature and…
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Wallingford Accessible Boat Club Announce Wheelyboat Service 5 Days Per Week
More choice for passengers, increased capacity for additional voyages! Wallingford Accessible Boat Club (WABC), the local charity which enables disabled and less mobile people to get out and about on the River Thames, today announced that they are now offering a five day a week, Tuesday to Saturday service. …
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Wallingford Carnival 2024
The annual Wallingford Carnival takes place Saturday 15th June, with the theme ‘We Can Be Heroes’. Join us for family fun and entertainment from 10am on the Kinecroft. Stalls, food & drinks, funfair rides, entertainment, dance displays, live music into the evening. There will be a Fire service display and…
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Mayor’s Message – June 2024
Welcome to our June update. I hope you have enjoyed the sunshine in May, and here’s hoping for more good weather this month, with opportunities to enjoy the river with Wallingford’s recent Bathing Water Status. In this article we’re also going to feature upcoming events in Town, with the 80th…
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Cholsey & Wallingford Railway
The Historic 'Wally Line'
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Riverside
Wallingford is well known for being on the banks of the River Thames, taking its name from the crossing it provided to animals and people.
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Walking Trails
Wallingford lies on the Thames Path and close to the Ridgeway, making it a great base from which to explore some of England’s most lovely and historic countryside on foot or cycle.