WALLINGFORD | tour of Wallingford (near Oxford and Reading), England
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- WALLINGFORD | tour of Wallingford (near Oxford and Reading), England
Wallingford is a historic market town in Oxfordshire, England, located on the River Thames about 9 miles (14 km) northwest of Reading. It has a population of around 9,000 people.
The town has a long history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. Wallingford was an important town in the medieval period, and it was the site of a castle, which was built in the 11th century by William the Conqueror. The castle was later destroyed in the English Civil War and is now in ruins.
Wallingford has a number of notable buildings and landmarks. The Church of St. Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed building and dates back to the 12th century. The town also has a number of Tudor and Georgian houses, as well as a number of pubs and restaurants. Wallingford is also home to the Wallingford Museum, which contains a collection of local artifacts and displays about the history of the town.
Wallingford is a popular tourist destination, with visitors attracted to its historical buildings and charming streets. The town is also popular with walkers and hikers, as it is located near the Chiltern Hills and the Thames Path, a long-distance footpath that follows the river.
Wallingford is located in a largely rural area, with agriculture and tourism being the main industries. The town is well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities, including Oxford, Reading, and London.
Oxfordshire is a county in South East England, located to the west of London. It is home to the city of Oxford, which is known for its prestigious university and rich history.
The county has a population of around 600,000 people and is primarily rural, with a mix of rolling countryside, small towns, and villages. Oxfordshire is known for its beautiful countryside, with the Chiltern Hills, the Cotswolds, and the Thames Valley all located within its borders.
Agriculture and tourism are important industries in Oxfordshire, and the county is home to a number of picturesque villages, historic houses, and gardens that attract visitors from all over the world.
Oxfordshire is also home to a number of technology and science-based businesses, and it is a hub for innovation and research. The county is well-connected, with good transport links to London and other major cities in the region.
In addition to its natural beauty and economic opportunities, Oxfordshire is also known for its cultural and educational offerings, with the University of Oxford being a major attraction for students, academics, and tourists alike. The county also has a number of museums, galleries, and cultural events that showcase its rich history and heritage.
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Nice to see many Wallingfordians replying here. I am German but used to live in Cholsey and I worked in The Royal Standard pub from 1996 to 1998. Sadly you did not walk past it, but it is seen at the beginning of the video, where The Five Little Pigs is a few houses further on, at the end of the road.
A lovely Town, I've been to the "Wallington BunkFest"
Oops, messed that up !! ... start again ...
A lovely English Town, I've been to the "Wallingford BunkFest" a couple of times, a music festival which takes place on a large green in the town. This included a river boat ride, which included singers and musicians sailing down the river on a hot summer's day, it was so hot you wanted to stay in the shade !! I did take a quick look around the town when there, and I crossed that famous 'chocolate box' bridge - but I never saw what you included in this video - I must have missed all that, so thanks for taking us around 👍👍
Keep em coming Mr Walk 🚶🚶😄😄🇬🇧🇬🇧☃️🎄☃️🎄☃️🎄
Thanks for bringing us to tour around. A Great and peaceful place!
Our pleasure!
Thanks enjoyed nice place.✅👍
Thank you too!
Another great & fantastic video of WALLINGFORD | tour of Wallingford (near Oxford and Reading), England!.🧡🧡💚💚💜💜
It looks nice and peaceful and the traffic and the houese are and nice and sunny and nice shops and restaurants and churche pubs and nice villages and visitors to go and look round thanks Neil
A peaceful and beautiful town with historic architecture!
13:59 It is one of the entrances to Wallingford Castle grounds. The castle was demolished by Cromwell, so there isn't much to see. For us who were kids growing up there in the 1970s and 80s, the castle was a bit like Willy Wonka's factory; the gates were always closed and nobody ever went in and nobody came out. I think the grounds can now be visited (but I moved away and have never seen them)
The grounds can now be visited! The ruins of the castle are visible but are having work done, there was a pond near the front gates but it has since been removed around 4 years ago but it is thriving in the summer, all the kids play on the hills!
Lovely town some great old buildings if I am out that way I will have to stop and have a walk around thanks neil
Any time Mick
Nice place Wallingford, no to far from me, hope you both enjoyed your visit and beer. Thanks enjoyed the walk.👍😊
Was just there in December - I thought I had booked a room at the George seen here, but accidentally booked a room at the George at Dorchester-on-Thames - which was also fantastic!
The sports shop you showed has been there since the 2000's early. remember getting my football shoes and gloves from that store.
😊👍 Another great video!
Thank you x
An interesting walk but you missed far more than you included. The crest of Edward VIII on the front of the old post office, the whole of the castle site, the Kinecroft, the Bullcroft, St Peter's Church, Jethro Tull's house - it's a place positively saturated with interesting history. You could do an equally long video just going round the castle site explaining what was where. Back in the day, Wallingford wasn't near Oxford and Reading; Oxford and Reading were near Wallingford.
Oh, and the impressive big gates were the gates to the Victorian house built on the site of the castle but sadly now demolished.
Hi Gimbal lovely video not sure about living near the rive thames as it floods and seamed nosey little place ,but still a lovely place Happy New Year xx
The River Thames is on the outskirts of town. Can't recall flooding there, housing estates are away from the river
it has flooded it shows you on youtube ive looked haha Happy New year
I went to Wallingford School. 😊
Any good?
It's very strange to see you down my neck of the woods! Your Windsor video was very enjoyable. I'm in Reading, but I've never been to Wallingford. Henley and Sonning would make stunning videos x
Oh yes defintiely down there in the summer!
What’s Marlowe like?
A few little bits of history about Wallingford; it was raided by the Vikings so Alfred the Great built walls around the town, some of which are still visible near the Kinecroft. The bridge is where William the conqueror first crossed the Thames after the battle of Hastings and built a huge royal castle. The castle stayed loyal to the Empress Matilda during the Anarchy in the 12thC so when her son Henry II became king he gave Wallingford its charter in 1155.
The castle was home to all the early medieval kings and queens at various point in time. The castle held out for king Charles during the civil war eventually falling to parliament. Cromwell ordered the castle to be completely destroyed so it would never fall into royalist hands again.
There is a great little museum which will give you much more info and worth popping in if you visit.
That's great! thank you so much for the info that's fantastic
So nice of you too
I can't wait to get back to Wallingford soon
Head back in the summer, the castle grounds are worth a visit, there’s very little left of the castle other than bits of walls and a doorway but you can still see where the original mott and Bailey was before later kings extended it. There is a large area of earthworks that cows lazily wander across chewing the grass. It’s very beautiful in there and lovely to take a picnic and wonder at all the past events that took place right where you’re sitting.
Wallingford has so much history for such a little town. Enjoy!
Enjoyed out time living in Wallingford, although never got uses to writing Oxon instead of Berkshire on our address. Sad the County boundaries changed.Move back to Berkshire with work
Put a hat on sir! Keeping your head warm will help keep the rest of you warm! PS, I think bald men are handsome. Merry Christmas
Ha ha happy Christmas!
Thanks for the video! Wallingford is where my ancestors came from and I'm taking a vacation to visit soon. If anyone has any local restaurants or other tips it would be appreciated. And if anyone is an actual Wallingford let me know. Thanks!
Hi Andrew, I'm a current Wallingfordian. At the beginning of the video, you see 'Five Little Pigs'. This is a great restaurant. 'Avanti' is a good Italian and 'The OPO (The Old Post Office)' has a large menu.
I too am a Wallingfordian atm the pizza cafe (not pizza express) has a wide range of baguettes and pizzas, also quite cheap. The castle meadows roughly outside the George hotel are a nice visit too, the ruins of the castle lay beyond the entrance behind the hills, so if you are looking for a climb go for it!
I was born there in 1960 does anybody know what hospital that would of been mum dad lived at benson 😮
Just watching your walk around Wallingford Neil, we've been there a few times, there is a camp site on the opposite side of the bridge just further down, it's a beautiful little town and there's a walk along the river (on the pub side) that takes you to a village called Benson, lovely video Neil but I just wish you would put your music back on, I used to feel so uplifted as you walked us around a place and I always came away from your videos feeling great because of it xx ❤️
Where I was born 66 years ago
Lovely!
I was born in Wallingford in 67 when it was in the Royal County of Berkshire; the hospital I was born in, St George’s, is long gone. My Parents lived in Cholsey at the time & that’s where Agatha Christie is buried. Haven’t been there for years but I know they’ve got a nice little museum there.
hi, so u remember San Sicario restaurant (the italian restaurant)...i used to work there in 2001 ...love this little town :)