Wallingford

Settlement in Berkshire South Oxfordshire

England

Wallingford

Wallingford is a historic market town located in the county of Berkshire, England. Situated on the banks of the River Thames, it is approximately 12 miles south of Oxford and 14 miles north-west of Reading. With a population of around 8,000, Wallingford retains its traditional charm and offers a picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike.

The town's history dates back to the Anglo-Saxon era, and it is best known for its ancient castle ruins, which provide a glimpse into its medieval past. The castle was initially built as a defensive structure in the 11th century and played a significant role in various historical events, including the signing of the Magna Carta. Today, the remains of the castle, including its impressive earthwork motte, attract tourists and history enthusiasts.

Wallingford's town center boasts a range of well-preserved buildings, some dating back to the 16th century. The market square, with its bustling weekly market, is a focal point for locals and visitors to enjoy shopping for fresh produce, crafts, and other goods. The town also offers a variety of independent shops, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants, providing a vibrant and diverse shopping and dining scene.

Nature lovers can explore the beautiful surrounding countryside, which offers scenic walks along the riverbanks and through nearby woodlands. Wallingford is also home to several parks and green spaces, including the Castle Gardens, where visitors can relax and enjoy the tranquility of the area.

Overall, Wallingford, Berkshire, is a charming market town steeped in history, offering a mix of architectural beauty, cultural heritage, and natural landscapes that make it a delightful place to visit or call home.

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Wallingford Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.600977/-1.1245632 or Grid Reference SU6089. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A4074 heading north

Bypassing Wallingford on its east side.

Robin Webster

Morrell Place

This was the site of the old police station in Wallingford SU6089 : Wallingford Police Station

Bill Nicholls

St Peter's from the Bridge

St Peter's church from Wallingford Bridge; the church now is looked after by the Churches Conservation Trust and is also where the Blackstone family are buried.

Bill Nicholls

Wallingford Riverside Park

The paddling pool has gone replaced by water spurts that come on for the children playing in them, the swimming pool has changed little apart from fencing off the river for mooring thus enclosing the swimming pool, no more free dips if you moored your boat by the steps like we did as apprentices.

Bill Nicholls

Path on the bridge

The parapet running along Wallingford Bridge with the lamp on, to the right the old boathouse

Bill Nicholls

Wallingford Boathouse

Former now, it was sold off years ago and is now a pub and restaurant. The frontage by the river is used as electric boat hire and a family are having instruction in the boat to the right.

Bill Nicholls

Still Farming at Newnham Farm

In between the houses of Crowmarsh Gifford and a new estate being built beside the by pass to the south, the fields of Newnham Farm are still agricultural. For the time being.

Des Blenkinsopp

New Housing, Borough Avenue

Recently completed new places on the site of what was previously some scruffy old garages.

Des Blenkinsopp

Table by the Water

Floodwater covers Crowmarsh recreation ground.

Des Blenkinsopp

Across the Floodwater

A view over the flooded riverside park taken from the eastern end of Wallingford Bridge. This area floods regularly but the long, many arched bridge crosses it all safely as it has for centuries.

Des Blenkinsopp

Constructing the escalator

The new escalator being constructed for the gravel pit at Cholsey

Bill Nicholls

A4130 at Winterbrook roundabout

Colin Pyle

A4130 Nosworthy Way

Colin Pyle

The Murren at twilight

Basher Eyre

Post box by The Nags Head

Basher Eyre

Looking north-northeast along Reading Road

Basher Eyre

Empty Charging points

These new charging points for electric cars have only just been installed in the Cattle Market car park in Wallingford. They obviously see a need and are making an effort. Twelve bays replace the original four that were nearby.

Bill Nicholls

Old Doorway outside Waitrose

This is in the middle of the Waitrose car park. Almost certainly a listed structure, like much of central Wallingford, it would have had to have been left when the new parking area was laid out. I don't know what it belonged to originally, but there are various stone doorways and windows around the town, thought to have been taken from the town's demolished castle when the stonework was sold off for building after the civil war.

Des Blenkinsopp

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Wallingford is located at Grid Ref: SU6089 (Lat: 51.600977, Lng: -1.1245632)

Administrative County: Oxfordshire

District: South Oxfordshire

Police Authority: Thames Valley