OXTowns.co.uk :: Didcot Local Attractions

Local Attractions

ISLAND FARM DONKEY SANCTURY
Over 70 rescued donkeys plus many ponies and other rescued animals.
Where: Located at Brightwell cum Sotwell, between Didcot & Wallingford in Oxfordshire.
Tel: 01491 833938
DIDCOT RAILWAY CENTRE
Recreating the golden age of the Great Western Railway with steam locomotives in the engine shed, signalling displays, Brunel's broad gauge railway, small relics display. 'Phone or visit website for details of Steamdays and special events.
Where: Didcot Parkway rail station.
Tel: 01235 817200
Web: www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
Open: Daily 10 - 18 February, 31 March - 15 April, 26 May - 3 June, 23 June - 2 September, 20 - 28 October, 27 December - 1 January 2008. Weekends throughout the year: 10.00am - 5.00pm (10.00am - 4.00pm midweek and November - February).
Admission: £4.00 - £9.00 depending on the event (family ticket available).
Concessions: Reductions for children, over 60s etc.
Visitor Facilities: Car park, shop, refreshments, toilets, picnic area.
Disabled Access: With help (please phone for advice).
LITTLE WITTENHAM NATURE RESERVE
250 acres of woodland and grassland including Wittenham Clumps (see also Abingdon).
Where: Between Didcot and Wallingford.
PENDON MUSEUM OF MINATURE LANDSCAPE & TRANSPORT
Recreates in minature the English countryside and railways of the 1930's.
Where: Long Wittenham
CHARNEY BASSETT MILL
This charming rural water mill was built in the local timber and weather-boarded style with a hipped roof and dates from 1807. The machinery has been restored by the Vale of White Horse Industrial Archaeology Group, who undertake the guided tours. Insufficient water supply prevents the newly installed water wheel from turning the machinery. The mill is owned by Oxfordshire County Council.
Where: Charney Bassett, nr East Hanney, Oxon Tel: 01235 868677, 868661 or 223354
Open: By appointment only.
Admission: 50p, in groups of at least eight.
Visitor Facilities: Guided tours.
Disabled Access: Not to the upper floors.
DORCHESTER ABBEY MUSEUM
Where: The Abbey Guest House, Dorchester
Tel: 01865 340751
Open: Easter Weekend: Good Friday 3.00pm - 5.00pm, Easter Saturday and Monday 11.00am - 5.00pm, Easter Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pm. Weekends only in April and first half of October. May to September, Tuesday to Saturday 11.00am - 5.00pm; Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays 2.00pm - 5.00pm.
Admission: Free
Visitor Facilities: Toilets & car park nearby, gift shop, picnic area, guided tours by arrangement.
Disabled Access: Some disabled access with help.
The museum building dates from the 14th century. The museum is in the grounds of the former Dorchester Abbey, which can be visited.
CHAMPS CHAPEL MUSEUM
Local history in a 15th century chapel setting. Displays of Hendred's Millennium history housed in a Grade One Listed ex-Carthusian Chapel (15th Century).
Where: Chapel Square, East Hendred.
Tel: 01235 833312 or 01235 833471
Open: April - September, Sundays 2.30pm - 4.30pm; October - March, first Sunday in month 2.30pm - 3.30pm and other times by arrangement.
Admission: Free.
Visitor Facilities: Roadside car park nearby.
Disabled Access: Part.