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Markets
There are three markets in Wallingford as well as other occasional themed markets throughout the year selling everything from fruit and vegetables to unique gifts.
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Health
Wallingford has a lot of conveniences located in the centre of town, with a pharmacy located in the Market Place, an osteopathy clinic on the High Street and opticians on the St. Mary’s and St. Martin’s Street. There are multiple dental practices across the town, an audiologist and Wallingford Medical Practice is located a short walk from the Town Centre, down Reading Road. There is also the Wallingford Community Hospital which houses the Maternity & Birthing Centre.
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Hair and Beauty
You’ll have no problem finding somewhere to get your hair cut and styled with many hair salons and barbers in the town centre. There are also beauty salons on St. Mary’s Street and multiple nail bars.
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Hobbies, art and books
Wallingford is quite the creative hub, with regular talks, music concerts and art exhibitions in town. Check out our What’s On page to find out more, or pop into the Town Information Centre. For those who are interested in crafting or DIY, there are shops trading in arts and craftwork materials located on St. Mary’s Street and St. Martin’s Street. St. Martin’s Street is also home to the town’s independent book shop.
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Sport
On St Martin’s Street is a bike shop selling everything a cyclist could need and with a workshop offering repairs. On St Mary’s Street is a sports shop stocking a wide range of sporting equipment, specialist clothing, footwear specialising in running.
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Cards, Gifts and Jewellery
You are not short of options when it comes to buying gifts and jewellery in Wallingford. There are a number of shops selling unique gifts and trinkets for your home at both ends of St Martin’s Street and St. Mary’s Street. A card shop can also be found on St. Mary’s Street and in the stationery shop in St Martin’s Street and florists on St Martin’s Street and Station Road.
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Household Items
You’ll find everything you need for your home at the Hardware shop on St Mary’s Street. Visit St Peter’s Place for curtain design and a lightings and accessories shop.
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Clothing and Accessories
There are a number of ladies wear and accessories shops around the Market Place and in St Mary’s Street as well as shoe shops. At the southern end of St Mary’s street, you’ll find a milliners selling a unique selection of handmade hats and fascinators, as well as organic and fairtrade items in Just Trading of Wallingford.. Wallingford is home to Pettit’s department store established in the town in 1856, selling a range of menswear, ladies wear and lingerie.
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Midsomer Murders
Fans of Midsomer Murders will recognise Wallingford as Causton, the main capital of Fictitious Midsomer County.
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Antiques
The High Street hosts a number of antique shops selling a variety of items from jewellery and small trinkets to furniture and decorative items. Wallingford Antiques Arcade, once an old coaching inn, is now a unique shopping experience with multiple antiques dealers under one roof.
