Why Thame?
Historic yet contemporary, with superb shops and surrounded by Oxfordshire's exquisite countryside, Thame offers the quintissential market town experience.
The past is all around you in Thame, from its historic centre with examples of many architectural styles, to the widely acclaimed Thame museum. Its market is still thriving, having first been granted its market charter back in the 12th century when it was an important stop on the route from Aylesbury to Oxford and a crossing point for the river that bears its name.
Thame Cottage (image (c) 21st Century Thame)
If fresh air is your thing, why not explore the picturesque landscape of the Oxford Plain? You could cycle the Phoenix trail to Princes Risborough, walk the Oxfordshire Way or one of the many other routes that take you through pristine countryside to charming villages and welcoming country pubs.
So why not come and experience Thame for yourself?
Thame Museum (image (c) 21st Century Thame)
Activities
Thame has been a thriving market town since the 12th Century and a Town Walk offers a fascinating view of its history. Thame is less than 50 miles from London, but lies in a beautiful and quiet rural area offering wonderful walking and cycling routes to explore via the many rights of way.
Click below to explore some of the activities on offer in the area.
The Cruke (image (c) 21st Century Thame)
Planning your stay
Whether you are in Thame for the day or planning a longer stay, click the links below to find places to stay, to eat and drink and things to do in the area.
The Thatch Pub (image (c) 21st Century Thame)
More Information
Thame has an information centre in the Town Hall. It is open and can provide information to visitors from 9.00-5.00 Monday to Wednesday, 9.30-5.00 on Thursdays and 9.00-4.30 on Fridays.
On the web there is further information on both www.Thame.net and the Town Council site
Market House (image (c) 21st Century Thame)
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