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11 initial listings across antiques, clothing, bookshops, galleries and jewellery. Some places appear in more than one filter; the nearby antiques centre is labelled.
Last checked 9 November 2026. Operator sources take priority. Council-only listings remain provisional; exhibition access and unverified hours are clearly noted.
Showing 11 listings
83 High Street, Wallingford OX10 0BX
Confirmed · published operator information
Antiques and collectables from multiple dealers, including fine and costume jewellery.
Operator dealer directory ↗
Last checked
Opening hours not verified here. Check the operator before travelling and confirm individual dealer availability.
82 High Street, Wallingford OX10 0BT
Provisional · operator details need verification
Antiques shop listed in the town council’s antiques and jewellery guides.
Wallingford Town Council visitor directory ↗
Last checked
Council-listed; current operator details, stock and opening hours need direct verification.
Nearby · Crowmarsh Hill, OX10 8BG
Confirmed · published operator information
Antiques, vintage pieces and decorative interiors from independent dealers.
Operator visitor information ↗
Last checked
Published hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–17:00; Sunday 11:00–16:00; Monday closed. Call ahead for bank holidays, access requirements and collections.
52 St Mary’s Street, Wallingford OX10 0ER
Confirmed · published operator information
Women’s and men’s fashion. The council also lists lingerie at this address.
Operator website ↗ · Council address listing ↗
Last checked
Address and lingerie category: council clothing guide. Opening hours have not been verified; confirm with the shop.
St Mary’s Street, Wallingford
Provisional · operator details need verification
Listed in the council’s clothing, accessories and jewellery guides.
Wallingford Town Council visitor directory ↗
Last checked
Provisional: precise shop number, current product range and opening hours need operator confirmation.
36 St Mary’s Street, Wallingford OX10 0EU
Confirmed · published operator information
Millinery boutique offering hats for hire and bespoke headpieces.
Operator visitor information ↗
Last checked
Published hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10:00–16:00. Other days are not specified on the visitor page. Bespoke consultations require an appointment; confirm arrangements directly.
10c St Martin’s Street, Wallingford OX10 0AL
Confirmed · published operator information
Independent bookshop with local books, online ordering and a published events programme.
Operator website ↗
Last checked
Published hours: Monday–Saturday 09:00–17:00. Sunday hours are not stated. Check holiday changes and event arrangements with the shop.
54 St Mary’s Street, Wallingford OX10 0EL
Confirmed · published operator information
Charity bookshop selling books, music and related items.
Oxfam shop directory ↗
Last checked
Check current opening hours with Oxfam before travelling. Donation acceptance depends on stock, space and volunteers; contact the shop before bringing items.
Ayres Yard, Station Road, Wallingford OX10 0JZ
Confirmed · published operator information
Artists’ studios with a gallery and exhibition programme.
Operator visitor information ↗ · About the studios ↗
Last checked
Visits during individually advertised exhibitions and studio events; other visits by appointment. Confirm dates and arrangements with the studios or the individual artist.
27 High Street, Wallingford OX10 0BU
Provisional · operator details need verification
Goldsmiths listed in the council’s jewellery directory.
Wallingford Town Council visitor directory ↗
Last checked
Council-listed. Current opening hours, repair services and consultation arrangements need operator confirmation.
6 St Mary’s Arcade, Wallingford
Provisional · operator details need verification
Jewellery business listed in the council’s visitor directory.
Wallingford Town Council visitor directory ↗
Last checked
Council-listed. Current opening hours, product range and visiting arrangements need operator confirmation.
Eat, drink and shop
Thirty-eight local entries: 15 pubs and bars, 10 cafés, 10 restaurants, 3 bakeries or delis and 6 convenience shops. Some venues appear in more than one filter.
Sources reviewed 30 October 2026. Confirmed hours use first-party venue or operator pages; provisional and unpublished schedules are clearly marked.
Showing 12 of 38 entries
Pub & bar
Mon–Thu 11:30–23:00
Fri 11:30–23:45
Sat 11:00–23:45
Sun 11:00–22:30
Food: Mon–Fri 11:30–21:00; Sat 11:00–21:00; Sun 11:00–20:30.
Seasonal: Christmas Day 2026 service is advertised, but special hours are not published—confirm when booking.
Official source ↗Pub & bar
The venue does not currently publish a reliable weekly schedule online. Confirm directly before travelling.
Town directory source ↗Pub & bar
Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00
Sun 12:00–22:30
Food: Wed–Sat 12:00–14:30 & 17:00–20:00; Sun 12:00–15:30. No food Mon–Tue.
Official source ↗Pub & bar
Pub & bar
Pub & bar
Club
Mon 18:00–23:00
Tue–Fri 11:00–14:30 & 18:00–23:00
Sat 11:00–23:00
Sun 12:00–23:00
Pub & bar
Mon–Thu 09:00–23:00
Fri–Sat 09:00–00:00
Sun 09:00–22:30
Food: Mon–Sat 09:00–22:00; Sun 09:00–21:00.
Official source ↗Pub & bar
Pub & bar
Mon–Tue 15:30–22:00
Wed–Fri 15:30–23:00
Sat 12:00–23:00
Sun 12:00–22:00
Kitchen: Mon & Wed–Thu 17:00–19:15; Tue closed; Fri 17:00–20:30; Sat 12:00–20:30; Sun during live music only.
Official source ↗Pub & bar
No reliable weekly schedule was found on an official venue source. Confirm directly before travelling.
Town directory source ↗Bar & restaurant
Tue–Fri restaurant 12:00–14:00 & 18:00–21:00
Tue–Fri bar 12:00–14:30 & 18:00–23:30
Sat restaurant 12:00–21:30
Sat bar 12:00–00:00
Seasonal: Closed Sun–Mon except some Bank Holidays.
Official source ↗Bar & restaurant
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 12:00–23:00
Fri 12:00–23:30
Sat 10:00–23:30
Sun 10:00–17:00
Sunday kitchen: closes 15:00.
Official source ↗Pub & bar
Mon Not listed—confirm
Tue–Thu 17:00–22:00
Fri 12:00–23:00
Sat 10:00–23:00
Sun 10:00–19:00
Kitchen: Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00; Fri 12:00–15:00 & 17:00–21:00; Sat 10:00–21:00; Sun 10:00–17:00. Breakfast only until noon at weekends.
Official source ↗Hotel & bar
The official hotel page does not publish the Tavern Bar’s weekly opening and closing times. Confirm directly before travelling.
Official venue page ↗Café
No reliable weekly schedule was found on an official venue source. Confirm directly before travelling.
Café
The official venue site does not currently publish a weekly schedule. Confirm directly before travelling.
Official venue page ↗Coffee shop
Coffee shop
Café
Mon–Fri 07:00–21:00
Sat 07:00–20:00
Sun 10:00–16:00
The official branch page confirms a café facility; café service may finish before the store closes.
Seasonal: Waitrose says holiday hours may be reduced—check the branch page before visiting.
Official source ↗Bakery & café
Tearoom
Café
No reliable weekly schedule was found on an official venue source. Confirm directly before travelling.
Café
No reliable weekly schedule was found on an official venue source. Confirm directly before travelling.
Café
No reliable weekly schedule was found on an official venue source. Confirm directly before travelling.
Italian restaurant
Mon Closed
Tue–Wed 17:00–22:30
Thu 12:00–22:30
Fri–Sat 12:00–23:00
Sun Closed
Last orders are published as 21:30.
Official source ↗Indian restaurant
Mon–Thu 12:00–14:00 & 17:00–23:00
Fri 17:00–23:00
Sat–Sun 12:00–14:00 & 17:00–23:00
Seasonal: the venue says hours may vary on Bank Holidays and special occasions.
Official source ↗Pan-Asian restaurant
Mon Closed
Tue–Wed 17:00–22:00
Thu–Sat 11:30–14:30 & 17:00–22:00
Sun Closed
Pizza restaurant
Mon–Wed 11:30–21:00
Thu 11:30–21:30
Fri–Sat 11:30–22:30
Sun 11:30–21:00
Indian restaurant
Thai restaurant
No reliable weekly schedule was found on an official venue source. Confirm directly before travelling.
Town directory source ↗Bakery
Mon–Wed Closed
Thu–Sat 08:00–14:00
Sun Closed
These hours are from a current local listing rather than a first-party website. Confirm before making a special journey.
Town directory source ↗Deli
Mon Closed
Tue 09:30–14:30
Wed–Fri 09:30–16:00
Sat 09:30–17:00
Sun Closed
These hours are from a current local listing rather than a first-party website. Confirm before making a special journey.
Town directory source ↗Convenience store
Supermarket
Convenience store
Convenience store
Mon–Thu 09:30–20:00
Fri–Sat 09:30–20:30
Sun 10:00–20:00
These hours are from a current local listing rather than a first-party website. Confirm before making a special journey.
Town directory source ↗Fair-trade shop
Mon–Wed 09:00–17:00
Thu 09:00–19:00
Fri 09:00–18:30
Sat 09:00–17:00
Sun Closed
The official site confirms the shop and address; the schedule is from a current local listing. Confirm before making a special journey.
Official shop page ↗Source-aware directory
Names and addresses checked against Visit Wallingford, the visitor website provided by Wallingford Town Council.
Hair & nails
Find nail bars, barbers, hairdressers and stylists in Wallingford. These 11 initial listings are a starting point, not a complete directory.
Last checked 8 November 2026. Operator-confirmed listings and provisional council listings are labelled separately. Check opening hours and appointments directly before visiting.
Showing 11 services
Nail bar
Provisional · council listing
20 High Street, Wallingford OX10 0BPListed in the town council’s visitor directory. Current opening hours and walk-in availability need direct confirmation.
Council directory source ↗
Last checked
No verified weekly schedule is included. Check with the business before travelling; do not assume walk-in availability.
Published hours describe the source at the last check, not live opening or appointment availability.
Nail bar
Provisional · council listing
5–7 The Arcade, Wallingford OX10 0ESListed in the town council’s visitor directory. Current opening hours, services and booking arrangements need direct confirmation.
Council directory source ↗
Last checked
No verified weekly schedule is included. Check with the business before travelling; do not assume walk-in availability.
Published hours describe the source at the last check, not live opening or appointment availability.
Nail services · beauty salon
Confirmed · operator listing
16B St Mary’s Street, Wallingford OX10 0EWThe operator lists nail services and a nail technician. Enquire directly about appointments and opening hours.
Operator source ↗
Last checked
No verified weekly schedule is included. Check with the business before travelling; do not assume walk-in availability.
Published hours describe the source at the last check, not live opening or appointment availability.
Nail services · beauty salon
Confirmed · operator listing
78a High Street, Wallingford OX10 0BXThe operator lists nail care and gel treatments and says it does not offer a drop-in service. Address is from Visit Wallingford; opening hours need confirmation.
Operator source ↗ Council address source ↗
Last checked
No verified weekly schedule is included. Check with the business before travelling; do not assume walk-in availability.
Published hours describe the source at the last check, not live opening or appointment availability.
Barber
Provisional · council listing
45 St Martin’s Street, Wallingford OX10 0AJListed in the town council’s visitor directory. Current opening hours and whether booking is required need direct confirmation.
Council directory source ↗
Last checked
No verified weekly schedule is included. Check with the business before travelling; do not assume walk-in availability.
Published hours describe the source at the last check, not live opening or appointment availability.
Barber
Provisional · council listing
29 High Street, Wallingford OX10 0BUListed in the town council’s visitor directory. Current opening hours and walk-in availability need direct confirmation.
Council directory source ↗
Last checked
No verified weekly schedule is included. Check with the business before travelling; do not assume walk-in availability.
Published hours describe the source at the last check, not live opening or appointment availability.
Barber
Provisional · council listing
21A St Mary’s Street, Wallingford OX10 0EWListed in the town council’s visitor directory. The operator website could not be retrieved during this check; current opening hours and operation need confirmation.
Council directory source ↗
Last checked
No verified weekly schedule is included. Check with the business before travelling; do not assume walk-in availability.
Published hours describe the source at the last check, not live opening or appointment availability.
Hairdresser & stylist
Confirmed · operator listing
23–24 High Street, Wallingford OX10 0BPHairdressing and styling salon. The operator publishes the weekly hours below; check appointments and holiday changes directly.
Operator source ↗
Last checked
Mon Closed
Tue 11:00–19:00
Wed 09:30–18:00
Thu 12:00–20:00
Fri 09:30–18:00
Sat 09:00–15:00
Sun Closed
Published hours describe the source at the last check, not live opening or appointment availability.
Hairdresser & stylist
Confirmed · operator listing
1 St Mary’s Court, Wallingford OX10 0EBThe address and hours below use the operator’s Wallingford contact page. Check appointment availability directly.
Operator source ↗
Last checked
Mon–Thu 09:00–18:00
Fri–Sat 08:15–17:00
Sun Closed
Published hours describe the source at the last check, not live opening or appointment availability.
Hairdresser & stylist
Confirmed · operator listing
56 St Mary’s Street, Wallingford OX10 0ELHair salon offering cutting and styling. The operator publishes Monday–Saturday hours; Sunday opening is not specified.
Operator source ↗
Last checked
Mon Closed
Tue 09:00–15:00
Wed 09:00–17:30
Thu 09:30–20:00
Fri 09:00–17:30
Sat 08:00–15:00
Sun Not listed — confirm
Published hours describe the source at the last check, not live opening or appointment availability.
Hairdresser & stylist
Confirmed · operator listing
36 Sinodun Road, Wallingford OX10 8ABThe operator’s site confirms the salon; address is from Visit Wallingford. Current weekly opening hours need confirmation.
Operator source ↗ Council address source ↗
Last checked
No verified weekly schedule is included. Check with the business before travelling; do not assume walk-in availability.
Published hours describe the source at the last check, not live opening or appointment availability.
Sources you can check
Official operator pages take priority. Council-only entries remain provisional; missing hours are not estimated. Hairdressers and stylists share listings where both services are offered.
Motoring & vehicle services
Seven initial listings for MOTs, servicing, repairs, tyres, bodywork and recovery. Five are in Wallingford; nearby providers in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell and Ewelme are clearly labelled.
Last checked . Services are attributed to operator websites. Published opening hours and details needing verification are shown separately.
Showing 7 businesses
Wallingford
Confirmed · operator listing
15 Wood Street, Wallingford OX10 0AYThe operator lists MOT testing, servicing, repairs, diagnostics, air conditioning and tyre fitting.
MOTs · Servicing & repairs · Tyres
Operator services ↗
Last checked
Needs verification: the operator’s workshop schedule gives overlapping Friday hours. Confirm the current schedule directly.
Check holiday changes and booking availability with the business before travelling.
Wallingford
Confirmed · operator listing
Unit 3, Bushells Industrial Estate, Lester Way, Wallingford OX10 9DDThe operator lists MOTs, vehicle servicing, repairs, tyres, wheel alignment and parts.
MOTs · Servicing & repairs · Tyres
Operator services ↗
Last checked
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:30
Sat–Sun Closed
Published workshop hours. Confirm vehicle suitability and appointment availability with the garage.
Check holiday changes and booking availability with the business before travelling.
Wallingford
Confirmed · operator listing
Unit D, The Croft, Hithercroft Industrial Estate, Whitely Road, Wallingford OX10 9RGThe operator lists car and motorcycle MOTs, servicing, repairs, tyre fitting and puncture repairs.
MOTs · Servicing & repairs · Tyres
Operator services ↗
Last checked
Needs verification: a weekly schedule was not available in the checked page text. Confirm opening hours and vehicle eligibility directly.
Check holiday changes and booking availability with the business before travelling.
Wallingford
Confirmed · operator listing
Beadle Estate, 50 Hithercroft Road, Wallingford OX10 9DGTyre supplier and fitting centre with an operator-run online tyre search and booking service.
Tyres
Operator services ↗
Last checked
Mon–Tue 08:00–17:00
Wed 08:00–16:00
Thu–Fri 08:00–17:00
Sat 08:00–12:00
Sun Closed
Published fitting-centre hours. Confirm tyre stock, vehicle requirements and fitting availability directly.
Check holiday changes and booking availability with the business before travelling.
Wallingford
Confirmed · operator listing
Unit 5, Ayres Yard, Station Road, Wallingford OX10 0HXThe operator lists MOT testing, servicing, repairs and local breakdown recovery.
MOTs · Servicing & repairs · Recovery
Operator services ↗ Contact & hours ↗
Last checked
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:30
Sat–Sun Closed
Workshop hours from the operator’s contact page. The operator separately advertises 24/7 recovery on 01491 839388; confirm coverage and availability by phone.
Check holiday changes and booking availability with the business before travelling.
Nearby · Brightwell-cum-Sotwell
Confirmed · operator listing
The Street, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, OX10 0RXThe operator lists MOT testing, servicing, repairs and tyres, with Volkswagen Group specialisms. Its recovery page includes Wallingford in the service area.
MOTs · Servicing & repairs · Tyres · Recovery
Operator services ↗ Recovery source ↗
Last checked
Needs verification: no weekly opening schedule is reproduced here. Confirm appointments, recovery operating hours, coverage and charges directly.
Check holiday changes and booking availability with the business before travelling.
Nearby · Ewelme
Confirmed · operator listing
The Street, Ewelme, Wallingford OX10 6HQThe operator lists body and paint repairs, accident damage work and vehicle restoration.
Bodywork
Operator services ↗ Contact & hours ↗
Last checked
Needs verification: no weekly opening schedule was found on the checked repairs and contact pages. Enquire directly about opening hours and repair assessment.
Check holiday changes and booking availability with the business before travelling.
Operator information, clearly attributed
Confirm your vehicle, required work, price and appointment with the business. A checked listing confirms the published information and is not an endorsement of workmanship. Recovery listings do not show live dispatch availability.
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2026
Confirmed dates from official venue and organiser listings. Check the linked source before travelling, as programmes can change.
Showing all 14 events
1 Nov · Corn Exchange
Cinema screening in central Wallingford.
Official programme ↗6 Nov · Corn Exchange
Live tribute show. Booking is through the Corn Exchange.
Official programme ↗7 Nov · 18:00–20:00
Torchlit procession, bonfire, children’s fireworks and the main display.
Wallingford 1155 ↗14 Nov · Corn Exchange
Live tribute performance in Wallingford.
Official programme ↗28–29 Nov · Wallingford station
Steam train journeys at 11:00, 12:45, 14:30 and 16:15.
Times & tickets ↗30 Nov · Five Little Pigs
Materials, a welcome drink and supper included. Advance booking required.
Official details ↗1 & 13 Dec · Corn Exchange
Seasonal cinema screening. See the programme for performance times.
Official programme ↗4 Dec · 19:30–22:00 · Cholsey
Film screening at Cholsey Great Hall, near Wallingford.
Venue listing ↗5 Dec · 19:00–21:30
Festive wine tasting aboard the heritage railway. Pre-booking required.
Official details ↗5–22 Dec · Selected dates
Four or five daily departures on selected weekends and the run-up to Christmas.
Dates, times & tickets ↗11–12 Dec · 18:30
Festive evening at Queenford Lakes, Wallingford.
Official details ↗12 Dec · 19:00–20:45
Seasonal theatre at St Peter’s Church, Thames Street.
Event listing ↗14 Dec · 18:00
Lords Fragrance House event at Five Little Pigs.
Official details ↗18 Dec · 19:00–22:00 · Cholsey
Local Vocals Choir and Cholsey Children’s Choir at the Great Hall.
Venue listing ↗HEALTH & CARE DIRECTORY
Doctors, dentists, NHS clinics, hospital services and regulated care homes in and around Wallingford.
Showing all health and care services
GP PRACTICE
Reading Road, OX10 9DU · 01491 835577
Mon–Fri 08:00–18:30. Doors close 18:20; Saturday closed until further notice.
Official hours ↗NHS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Reading Road, OX10 9DU · 01865 904488
Rehabilitation, palliative care and community outpatient services.
Oxford Health service page ↗MATERNITY CLINIC
Wallingford Community Hospital · 01491 826037
Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00. Maternity hotline: 01295 229459.
Official service details ↗NHS CLINICS
Wallingford Community Hospital
MSK physiotherapy: Mon–Fri 10:00–16:30. Podiatry enquiries: 01865 904465.
Hospital clinics ↗DENTIST
84 High Street, OX10 0BW
NHS service profile and contact information.
NHS profile ↗DENTIST
8C Castle Street, OX10 8DL · 01491 836379
Mon–Thu 08:00–17:00; Fri 09:00–17:00.
Official website ↗DENTIST
25 St Mary’s Street, OX10 0ET · 01491 202025
General and private dental care in central Wallingford.
Official website ↗DENTIST
21A St Mary’s Street, OX10 0EW
Local dental practice listed in Wallingford’s health directory.
Town directory ↗CARE HOME · CQC GOOD
26 Winterbrook, OX10 9EG · 01491 821080
Residential care service regulated by the Care Quality Commission.
CQC profile ↗CARE HOME · CQC GOOD
Shillingford Road, OX10 8LL · 01491 837223
Residential and nursing care service.
CQC profile ↗CARE HOME · CQC GOOD
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, OX10 0PS · 01491 836685
Care home near Wallingford, regulated by the CQC.
CQC profile ↗PODIATRY · NEAR WALLINGFORD
2B Honey Lane, Cholsey, OX10 9NP · 01491 652574
Private foot-care clinic in nearby Cholsey.
Official website ↗Today in Wallingford
Pilot content · live details should always be checked with the linked source.
Cinema & theatre
Official programme and booking information for the volunteer-run venue in Market Place.
View official website ↗Official source · reviewed 29 Oct 2026
Town guide
The town’s visitor guide provides a useful starting point for local discovery.
Open Visit Wallingford ↗Official local source · reviewed 29 Oct 2026
Public data
Search the Food Standards Agency register for current inspection ratings.
Check an official rating ↗Government source · reviewed 29 Oct 2026
History & heritage
A historic Thames-side market town, shaped by a Saxon stronghold, a royal castle and generations of local life. Explore a short timeline, then follow the evidence and discover places to visit.
Confirmed · published historical accounts. Sources checked . This is a brief introduction; approximate periods are labelled and the linked sources provide fuller context.
A short history
South Oxfordshire’s conservation appraisal records a well-preserved late Saxon town plan. The history is still visible in Wallingford’s streets and earthworks.
South Oxfordshire District Council · conservation appraisal, historic development ↗ · Last checked
Late 9th century
Wallingford became a burh in Alfred’s defensive network. Its surviving earthworks and street pattern help explain the town’s origins.
Wallingford Museum ↗ · Last checked
1066–1067
William crossed the Thames at Wallingford in 1066. Castle building began the following year on his instructions.
Wallingford Museum ↗ · Last checked
1153
Wallingford was a stronghold for Empress Matilda. The museum describes the town’s role in the treaty ending the conflict with Stephen.
Wallingford Museum ↗ · Last checked
1155
Henry II granted a Charter of Liberties, giving Wallingford privileges including regular markets.
Wallingford Museum ↗ · Last checked
1646–1652
The Royalist garrison surrendered in July 1646. In 1652 the Council of State ordered the castle’s demolition.
Wallingford Museum ↗ · Last checked
1866
A branch line connected Wallingford with Cholsey. The route later became a heritage railway.
Wallingford Museum ↗ · Last checked
1934–1976
Agatha Christie lived at Winterbrook House with archaeologist Max Mallowan. The museum explores her local life through letters and memories.
Wallingford Museum · displays ↗ · Last checked
See the history for yourself
Explore the museum, castle grounds, Saxon earthworks, historic churches and buildings, and the heritage railway, or follow a historical walk. These eight starting points sit alongside the town’s historical timeline. Check seasonal access, admission and tour arrangements with the linked provider before travelling.
Explore the heritage
Explore the town’s archaeology, royal castle and literary connections through the museum’s displays.
Seasonal opening · needs verification: the visitor page gives conflicting November closing dates. Confirm directly before travelling.
Museum displays ↗ Visitor information ↗
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Historical place to visit
Confirmed · council visitor information
Explore the gardens and earthworks on the site of Wallingford’s Norman and medieval castle. The council dates the start of castle building to 1067.
Published winter hours: 08:30–15:00 after the autumn clock change until 31 March. Hours vary seasonally; check the council page before visiting. The council lists Castle Gardens as dog-free and does not permit balls, bikes, music or scooters.
Council visitor guide ↗
Last checked
Explore the heritage
The Kinecroft’s western and southern boundaries retain Saxon ramparts. The park also has an Agatha Christie sculpture.
Check the linked guide for current visitor information; no accessibility or opening assumptions are made here.
Council visitor guide ↗
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Explore the heritage
The museum publishes information about guided historical walks and group enquiries. Check arrangements with the organiser.
Seasonal programme: check current dates, booking and route suitability before setting out.
Museum guided walks ↗ Agatha Christie trail ↗
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Historical place to visit
Confirmed · heritage trust information
Historic Thames-side church with a Georgian interior, an open-work spire and the tomb of Sir William Blackstone.
Published seasonal opening: daily during daylight hours, March–December. January–February access is by key collection; confirm current arrangements with the trust or Town Information Centre. The trust records seven entrance steps and further steps inside; no toilet facilities.
Churches Conservation Trust ↗
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Historical place to visit
Confirmed · council historical account
Historic civic building overlooking the Market Place, with portraits, commemorative boards and historical artefacts described by the council.
View the exterior from the Market Place. The council page advertises room hire rather than regular public visiting hours; contact the council before expecting access to the chambers or artefacts.
Wallingford Town Council visitor guide ↗
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Historical place to visit
Confirmed · published operator information
Preserved railway offering heritage train journeys between Wallingford and Cholsey.
Operates on advertised running days and special-event dates. Check the official timetable, tickets and accessibility guidance before visiting; trains do not run every day.
Official heritage railway website ↗
Last checked
Historical place to visit · Saxon origins
Confirmed · published historical accounts
A church of Saxon origin, with surviving late-Saxon walling and Norman features described by Wallingford Museum. The Friends of St Mary’s & St Leonard’s describes a history spanning at least 1,200 years.
Dating note: the exact foundation date is uncertain. An 8th- or 9th-century foundation has not been independently established in this listing; the earlier origins should be distinguished from the date of surviving fabric.
Visiting hours and accessibility have not been verified. Contact the parish before travelling for an interior visit, and check current services and arrangements directly.
Friends of St Mary’s & St Leonard’s ↗ · Wallingford Museum history ↗ · Official parish & visitor enquiries ↗
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History with visible sources
Summarised from museum, council, heritage trust and railway publications. Source checks confirm what these accounts say; they do not imply endorsement of Ask Wallingford by the museum or councils.
Everyday Wallingford
Accommodation & places to stay
3 initial source-linked listings. This is a starting point, not a complete directory.
Last checked 9 November 2026. Nearby and county-wide services are labelled. Confirm current availability and visiting arrangements directly.
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Wallingford town centre
Confirmed · published information
Hotel accommodation in a historic coaching inn.
Official hotel website ↗
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Accessibility details are not verified here. Ask the provider about your requirements before visiting.
Wallingford
Confirmed · published information
Pub accommodation with a range of rooms above the bar and restaurant.
Official rooms page ↗
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Rooms are above the pub. Confirm access, room suitability, breakfast arrangements and availability directly.
Accessibility details are not verified here. Ask the provider about your requirements before visiting.
Nearby · Shillingford Hill OX10 8LZ
Provisional · details need verification
Hotel listed in the town council’s visitor accommodation guide.
Wallingford Town Council visitor guide ↗
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Council-listed: current accommodation details and booking arrangements need operator verification. This hotel is outside Wallingford town centre.
Accessibility details are not verified here. Ask the provider about your requirements before visiting.
Property & moving home
2 initial source-linked listings. This is a starting point, not a complete directory.
Last checked 9 November 2026. Nearby and county-wide services are labelled. Confirm current availability and visiting arrangements directly.
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72 High Street, Wallingford OX10 0BX
Confirmed · published information
Local estate agency office with residential sales and lettings contacts.
Official branch page ↗
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Sales and lettings have separate contacts. Confirm appointments, current service scope and fees directly.
Accessibility details are not verified here. Ask the provider about your requirements before visiting.
23 St Martin’s Street, Wallingford OX10 0AL
Confirmed · published information
Estate agency and lettings practice serving Wallingford and the surrounding area.
Official agency website ↗
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Use the agency’s current contact and opening information to arrange a visit or discuss a move.
Accessibility details are not verified here. Ask the provider about your requirements before visiting.
Professional & business services
3 initial source-linked listings. This is a starting point, not a complete directory.
Last checked 9 November 2026. Nearby and county-wide services are labelled. Confirm current availability and visiting arrangements directly.
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Wallingford
Confirmed · published information
Accountancy services for businesses and individuals, including annual accounts, tax returns and business start-up support.
Official firm website ↗
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Confirm appointment arrangements, relevant services and fees directly. This listing does not provide financial or tax advice.
Accessibility details are not verified here. Ask the provider about your requirements before visiting.
Wallingford office
Confirmed · published information
Law firm with a Wallingford office and published services including property, family matters, wills and probate.
Official office page ↗
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Accessibility details are not verified here. Ask the provider about your requirements before visiting.
Wallingford
Confirmed · published information
Design and printing provider with a Wallingford base.
Official operator website ↗
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Confirm production requirements, collection arrangements, artwork specifications and turnaround directly.
Accessibility details are not verified here. Ask the provider about your requirements before visiting.
Education & learning
2 initial source-linked listings. This is a starting point, not a complete directory.
Last checked 9 November 2026. Nearby and county-wide services are labelled. Confirm current availability and visiting arrangements directly.
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Wallingford
Confirmed · published information
Secondary school with sixth-form provision, listed by Oxfordshire County Council.
Oxfordshire County Council school directory ↗
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Use the council and school information for admissions, visits and sixth-form enquiries. No current places or admission eligibility are implied.
Accessibility details are not verified here. Ask the provider about your requirements before visiting.
County-wide · check course venue or online access
Confirmed · published information
Council gateway to adult learning information, including English-language courses.
Oxfordshire County Council ↗
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This is a county-wide information service, not a confirmed Wallingford teaching venue. Check course location, dates, eligibility and fees with the provider.
Accessibility details are not verified here. Ask the provider about your requirements before visiting.
Household & personal services
2 initial source-linked listings. This is a starting point, not a complete directory.
Last checked 9 November 2026. Nearby and county-wide services are labelled. Confirm current availability and visiting arrangements directly.
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1 Martins Street, Wallingford OX10 0EF
Confirmed · published information
Partner drop-off location listing dry cleaning, bedding cleaning and clothing repairs and alterations.
Official operator branch page ↗
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This is a partner drop-off point. Confirm accepted items, collection times, turnaround and prices; branch hours do not guarantee same-day processing.
Accessibility details are not verified here. Ask the provider about your requirements before visiting.
Nearby · Benson; serves Oxfordshire
Confirmed · published information
Cleaning and organising company advertising domestic cleaning and an Oxfordshire service area.
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Accessibility details are not verified here. Ask the provider about your requirements before visiting.
Recycling & reuse
3 initial source-linked listings. This is a starting point, not a complete directory.
Last checked 9 November 2026. Nearby and county-wide services are labelled. Confirm current availability and visiting arrangements directly.
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Nearby · Old Icknield Way, Crowmarsh OX10 6PW
Confirmed · published information
County council household waste recycling centre serving the Wallingford area.
Oxfordshire County Council ↗
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Check the council’s current booking requirements, opening hours, accepted materials, vehicle rules and any charges before travelling. Fridge and freezer acceptance is subject to restrictions.
Accessibility details are not verified here. Ask the provider about your requirements before visiting.
Nearby · The Pavilion, Station Road, Cholsey OX10 9PT
Confirmed · published information
Volunteer repair initiative helping people mend suitable household items and textiles.
Official organiser website ↗
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Runs scheduled sessions, not daily opening. Check the next session and item restrictions with the organiser. Repairs depend on skills and parts; large white goods and some other items are excluded.
Accessibility details are not verified here. Ask the provider about your requirements before visiting.
Council service · South Oxfordshire households
Confirmed · published information
Council booking service for eligible bulky household items.
South Oxfordshire District Council ↗
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Check accepted items, current fees, collection availability and preparation rules on the council page. Fridges and freezers have separate restrictions; a listing does not confirm a collection slot.
Accessibility details are not verified here. Ask the provider about your requirements before visiting.
Places of worship & faith communities
3 initial source-linked listings. This is a starting point, not a complete directory.
Last checked 9 November 2026. Nearby and county-wide services are labelled. Confirm current availability and visiting arrangements directly.
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Wallingford and nearby villages
Confirmed · published information
Church community including St Mary-le-More and St Leonard’s in Wallingford, with churches in nearby villages.
Official church team website ↗
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Accessibility details are not verified here. Ask the provider about your requirements before visiting.
Wallingford · shared parish website with Didcot
Confirmed · published information
Catholic church in the English Martyrs Didcot and St John Wallingford parish.
Official parish website ↗
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The parish website covers two towns. Select the Wallingford church when checking Mass times, activities and access.
Accessibility details are not verified here. Ask the provider about your requirements before visiting.
Thames Street, Wallingford
Provisional · details need verification
Local Baptist church recorded by the Charity Commission.
Charity Commission register ↗
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Provisional visiting details: the church website could not be retrieved during this check. Confirm current services, activities and access directly before attending.
Accessibility details are not verified here. Ask the provider about your requirements before visiting.
Technology & digital services
Discover AI and digital services. Strangely.ai is the first listing in this developing category.
Website reviewed 9 November 2026. Services reflect the provider’s published information; confirm project scope, availability and fees directly.
Placement disclosure: Strangely.ai belongs to the owner of Ask Wallingford and is placed first at their request. Placement is not an independent ranking.
AI & digital services · business enquiries online
Confirmed · published operator information
Independent digital product studio offering ecommerce and Shopify support, UX and digital products, SEO and content, and applied AI and automation.
Project owner’s business · first-listed placement disclosed above.
Strangely.ai — official website ↗
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Support includes store structure and product discovery, website and customer journeys, search visibility and content, and AI-assisted workflows and automation.
Use the website’s project or contact links to discuss your requirements. Opening hours and a public walk-in address have not been verified; arrange any meeting directly.
Trades & home maintenance
4 initial listings from provider, council or regulator sources. Use the filters to explore relevant services.
Last checked 9 November 2026. Service areas and access conditions are shown where verified. This is a starting point, not a complete directory.
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Wallingford-based operator
Confirmed · published listing
Electrical installations, rewiring, lighting, EV charging and solar services.
Operator website ↗
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Serves Wallingford and surrounding areas
Confirmed · published listing
Plumbing repairs, bathroom installations, boiler and central-heating work.
Operator website ↗
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Confirm availability and the engineer’s registration for any regulated work directly. No register verification is claimed here.
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Serves Wallingford and surrounding areas
Confirmed · published listing
General property maintenance inside and outside the home.
Operator website ↗
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Enquire about the particular task, service area, quotation and availability.
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Wallingford-based operator
Confirmed · published listing
General plumbing maintenance, repairs, installations and heating services.
Operator website ↗
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The checked source is the operator’s Wix site. Confirm current contact details and availability.
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Community help & support
4 initial listings from provider, council or regulator sources. Use the filters to explore relevant services.
Last checked 9 November 2026. Service areas and access conditions are shown where verified. This is a starting point, not a complete directory.
Showing 4 listings
Wallingford
Confirmed · published listing
Emergency food parcels through a voucher referral system.
Foodbank access instructions ↗
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Referral required: follow the agency instructions on the linked page. Packing and phone answering are on Monday, Thursday and Friday mornings, excluding bank holidays; delivery arrangements vary.
Check current hours, availability and any holiday changes with the provider.
The Fountain Community Hub, 21b St Mary’s Street
Confirmed · published listing
Sharing surplus fresh food through the community fridge.
Operator community-fridge page ↗
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The operator publishes Tue–Thu 10:00–14:00 and Fri 10:00–12:00. Confirm opening and food availability before visiting; neither is live-tracked here.
Check current hours, availability and any holiday changes with the provider.
21b St Mary’s Street, Wallingford
Provisional · details need verification
Community hub identified by its operator as the home of the Community Fridge.
Operator page confirming hub location ↗
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Provisional programme: the separate hub page could not be verified during this check. Confirm activities, café access and opening directly.
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Howbery Park, Wallingford
Confirmed · published listing
Community hub supporting people with learning disabilities and autism.
Provider hub information ↗
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Contact Style Acre about eligibility, funding, assessment and access arrangements; this is not an unrestricted drop-in listing.
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Social clubs & societies
4 initial listings from provider, council or regulator sources. Use the filters to explore relevant services.
Last checked 9 November 2026. Service areas and access conditions are shown where verified. This is a starting point, not a complete directory.
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Wallingford and surrounding villages
Confirmed · published listing
Interest groups and social learning for people retired or semi-retired from work or family duties.
Organisation website ↗
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Centre 70, Kinecroft, Wallingford
Confirmed · published listing
Art classes, social painting sessions, demonstrations and workshops.
Club website ↗
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Check current membership, fees, booking and session dates; no class availability is implied.
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Wallingford area
Confirmed · published listing
Photography activities, competitions and a published seasonal programme.
Club website ↗
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St Mary’s Church, Wallingford — published meeting venue
Confirmed · published listing
Talks and activities exploring local history and archaeology.
Society programme ↗
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Use the current programme for meeting dates, visitor charges and membership; confirm changes before attending.
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Public amenities & transport
6 initial listings from provider, council or regulator sources. Use the filters to explore relevant services.
Last checked 9 November 2026. Service areas and access conditions are shown where verified. This is a starting point, not a complete directory.
Showing 6 listings
51 High Street, Wallingford
Confirmed · published listing
County library with borrowing, computers, printing and other published services.
Oxfordshire County Council ↗
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Published hours: Mon–Tue and Fri 09:30–17:30; Thu 09:30–19:00; Sat 09:30–13:00; Wed and Sun closed. Bank-holiday closures apply; check exceptions.
Check current hours, availability and any holiday changes with the provider.
Town Hall, Market Place, Wallingford
Confirmed · published listing
Local visitor information and guidance for residents and visitors.
Council visitor website ↗
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Seasonal opening: use the council visitor page for the current schedule and closures.
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Wallingford — multiple locations
Confirmed · published listing
Council directory of six local car parks with links to individual parking information.
South Oxfordshire District Council ↗
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Check the individual car park for current charges, restrictions and facilities. No spaces or live availability are shown here.
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Off New Road, Wallingford OX10 0AU
Confirmed · published listing
Council-listed public toilets, including RADAR facilities and a Changing Places bed and hoist.
South Oxfordshire District Council ↗
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Council-published opening 08:00–18:00. Facilities are unattended; confirm any access changes with the council.
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Off The Street, Wallingford OX10 0BU
Confirmed · published listing
Council-listed seasonal public toilets, including a RADAR toilet.
South Oxfordshire District Council ↗
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Seasonal: the council lists March–September, 08:00–18:00. November falls outside that published season; check current access directly.
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Wallingford and connecting routes
Confirmed · published listing
Operator route information, timetables and service updates for buses serving Wallingford.
Oxford Bus Company / Thames Travel ↗
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Follow the operator for journey-specific departures and disruptions. This directory does not provide live travel information.
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Pets, sport & family services
5 initial listings from provider, council or regulator sources. Use the filters to explore relevant services.
Last checked 9 November 2026. Service areas and access conditions are shown where verified. This is a starting point, not a complete directory.
Showing 5 listings
Wigod Way, Wallingford
Confirmed · published listing
Activities, support and information for families with young children, including baby and toddler groups.
Centre website ↗
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The centre publishes a term-time timetable. Confirm age groups, booking, fees and session changes before attending.
Check current hours, availability and any holiday changes with the provider.
Nearby · Ilges Lane, Cholsey OX10 9PA
Confirmed · published listing
Veterinary practice listed in the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons directory.
RCVS practice directory ↗
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This listing is the Cholsey practice, outside Wallingford town. Confirm appointments, animal suitability and urgent-care arrangements directly; no veterinary advice is provided here.
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Use the operator’s booking directions
Provisional · details need verification
Private enclosed dog-exercise field available through advance session booking.
Operator booking page ↗
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Location needs confirmation: use the operator’s map pin and directions before travelling. Check session availability and terms directly.
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Hithercroft Road, Wallingford OX10 9RB
Confirmed · published listing
Sports clubs, pitches, clubhouse and spaces for activities and events.
Venue website ↗
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Clubhouse hours are not a timetable for every sport. Confirm activity access, membership, age limits, hire and booking with the venue.
Check current hours, availability and any holiday changes with the provider.
Wallingford School — confirm venue directions
Confirmed · published listing
Community hire of sports facilities and other spaces, alongside the school’s own use.
School leisure-centre website ↗
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School use has priority. Confirm community booking times, activity eligibility and access with the leisure centre.
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Responsible local AI
Ask Wallingford is designed to answer from a curated local knowledge base—not from guesswork. Volatile facts expire, conflicting information is flagged, and venue owners can suggest corrections.
Use official websites, public datasets and owner-submitted information.
Keep the source URL, verification date and confidence with every fact.
Show uncertainty, avoid invention and link people to the original source.
Expire changing details and route unclear updates to a human review queue.
Methodology
Official first. Entries prioritise venue, council, NHS and regulator pages. Each record keeps its source and review date; changing facts are labelled, rechecked or routed for human review.
Wallingford pilot
This first version tests the experience, source model and local update process. The next step is a verified directory of 75–100 businesses, venues and amenities.