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Shopping in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire

Traditional shoppping with a difference

Visitors to the picturesque town centres of Abingdon, Faringdon and Wantage can enjoy a pleasant and relaxed shopping environment. The towns have a traditional but lively mix of shops most of which are family run businesses. Abingdon, Faringdon and Wantage are the towns for you if you favour friendly staff and continue to be delighted by products and services that can only be provided by small traditional businesses.

Farmers Markets

Lovely, bustling open air markets are still important in the three towns. The markets offer a variety of goods, a friendly personal service and are near to convenient parking. The three towns also host Farmers' Markets once a month. The Farmers' Markets in Oxfordshire are located at the Market Towns of Abingdon, Faringdon and Wantage and the village of Shrivenham.

Abingdon - Third Monday in the month 8.30 am - 2.00 pm. Telephone: 0870 2414762, visit the Thames Valley Farmers' Market website or send an e-mail.

Faringdon - First Tuesday of the month 8.30am - 1.00 pm. Telephone: 01367 710445, visit the Thames Valley Farmers' website or send an e-mail.

Wantage - Every Saturday of the month 9.00 am  - 1.00 pm. Telephone:01235 763459, visit the Thames Valley Farmers' Market website or send an e-mail.

These offer fresh farm produce and traditional fare. When you need a break from shopping there are plenty of tea shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs for a drink, meal or snack.

All the towns have traffic-free areas, ample parking and a warm welcome that make shopping a real pleasure. For details of public car parks please visit the Vale of White Horse District Council car parks page.

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Abingdon Shopping Guide

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