As the Town Mayor, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Thame.

This new Town Guide seeks to give you an overview of the town, and information on its facilities and activities.

Thame is a genuine traditional market town, with a varied Livestock Market on Wednesdays and Fridays. Indeed, Thame Farmers’ Market Auction holds the record auction price for alpacas at 16,000 guineas (£16,800). There is a Street Market every Tuesday, incorporating a Farmers’ Market on the second Tuesday of every month. And as you will see from this guide, we have a wealth of specialist shops and free parking.

We are proud of Thame’s heritage but also keep an eye to the future, otherwise a town ceases to flourish. The Thame Museum will open in 2006, which will be yet another asset to the town, and we have an excellent Leisure Centre and Swimming Pool. On the third Thursday in September, the Thame and Oxfordshire County Show takes place - ‘England’s Greatest One Day Country Show’, along with the annual Town Fair. The annual Charter Fair takes place in October.

Thame is not only a thriving town but is well placed as a touring centre for the local area, being situated between the Cotswold and Chiltern Hills, both of which have their own unique character. Within easy reach are many National Trust properties, including Waddesdon and Hughendon Manors, Claydon House and Cliveden. Oxford and Blenheim Palace are also close by.

Thame is perfectly situated, with the M40 just 7 miles away, and nearby Haddenham & Thame Parkway railway station is on the Chiltern Line from Birmingham to London.

We hope you enjoy your visit to Thame.

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