Market Place, Wantage

Evening stroll in Wantage

🕒 Early evening, Mid evening

A stroll round the historic sites of Wantage, ending with drinks and a delicious meal in two of the towns most storied establishments

Your tour will start in the ancient market place of Wantage, at the statue of King Alfred, who is the town's most famous sons.

A short walk will take you past the charming St Peter's & St Paul's Church and on to the pleasant Betjeman Millennium Park and its prehistoric stone circle.

Carry on to the nearby Lamb Inn, and sample their beveridges before finishing your mini-tour at The Bear Hotel for a well deserved meal.

Practical information

Come hungry to fully appreciate the dining experience at The Bear Hotel

3 hours

903 metres

Next available

Thursday 28 May 2026

Class/Price

standard

Physical activity level

light

Itinerary

King Alfreds Statue

Monument to King Alfred, who was born in Wantage in 849

Stay for 5 minutes

St Peter's & St Paul's Church

This handsome church is a grade I listed building and is believed to have been founded in the 9th century, and the earliest parts of the building date to the late 13th century. In the 15th century

Betjeman Millennium Park

Peaceful green space dedicated to the memory of the former poet laureate, Sir John Betjeman, who lived in Wantage from 1951 to 1972

Stay for 10 minutes

The Lamb Inn

Large family pub with an ancient thatched exterior, intimate seating areas and able to serve 150 diners

Stay for 1 hour

The Bear Hotel

Overlooking the historic market place of Wantage, The Bear Hotel has been accommodating and feeding weary travellers for over 500 years

Stay for 1 hour 30 minutes

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