Things to do with kids in Wantage

Wantage is a market town at the foot of the Berkshire Downs, the birthplace of King Alfred. Families can walk on the downs nearby, and Farmer Gow's farm park sits to the north-west towards Faringdon for younger children.

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What are the best family days out near Wantage?
Family days out near Wantage include Vale and Downland Museum, Millets Farm Centre and White Horse Hill & Uffington Castle, all within easy reach. Add your postcode above to sort the full list of 18 attractions by drive time from your door.
What can you do on a rainy day with kids near Wantage?
Good wet-weather options near Wantage include Vale and Downland Museum and Millets Farm Centre, both with indoor or undercover sections. Use the rainy day filter above to see all wet-weather options sorted by drive time.
What free things are there to do with kids near Wantage?
Free family days out near Wantage include Vale and Downland Museum and White Horse Hill & Uffington Castle, where entry costs nothing. Tap Free only above to see all no-entry-fee options sorted by how far the drive is.
Are there SEND-friendly days out near Wantage?
Yes, Farmer Gow's is listed as SEND-friendly near Wantage, with accessible paths, sensory areas or additional-needs provision. Filter by SEND-friendly above to see all options.