Downland Cafe

1 Church Street, OX12 8BL - Wantage
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92/100
1301 recommendations

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92/100
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1,301 total reviews
Tripadvisor
4.0/5
4 reviews
Google
4.7/5
293 reviews
Facebook
4.9/5
36 reviews
Restaurant guru
4.7/5
309 reviews
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4.7/5
659 reviews
Wheelchair accessible Accessible restroom

💬 What people say

Kids 56 Cafe 49 Cake 21 Exhibits 21 Informative 17 Formula one car 11 Lego 10 Trails 6

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +44 1235 771447
📍 Address: 1 Church Street, Wantage

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed Opens at 09:30 AM
Monday1 09:30 AM - 03:45 PM
Tuesday2 09:30 AM - 03:45 PM
Wednesday3 09:30 AM - 03:45 PM
Thursday4 09:30 AM - 03:45 PM
Friday5 09:30 AM - 03:45 PM
Saturday6 Closed
Sunday7 09:30 AM - 03:45 PM

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Lydia Lewis

a month ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
Small and friendly, lots to keep little ones (under 5's) entertained. We were pleasantly surprised!
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margaret cox

3 months ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
Always busy with plenty of delicious food offered in the cafe. The children love mooching round (even if they're on a second or third visit).
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P Webb

3 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Always a great place to visit. All the exhibits are interesting and inform about the local area. During term time there are usually 'treasure hunts' that are good for the children. During the holidays they run craft, Lego, clay and story sessions that are very popular. (Use the website to book before they fill up.)
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Jessica Kano

5 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
The artifacts collection is very interesting. There is also a real William formula 1 car. Nice café as well. It is free and donations are welcome.
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David Brice

7 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
For a small town, this is an excellent museum. It's free entry with lots of information about the history of the area, including information about King Alfred.
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pen notbob

8 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Delicious soup followed by panini. Warm welcome. Easy access. Museum always worth a visit.
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Jenny Weaving

8 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Really homely, friendly café with good coffee. Fabulous little town museum which was busy with kids and parents doing fun half term activities
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Lorraine Kashdan

9 months ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
Very cute place to take your kids. They have activity packs and a cafe. They often have special events on. It's very small but you make what you will of it. For example, they have lots of boxes under the displays where kids can touch and feel things. They even have smelling box. The staff are volunteers but polite enough. The food in the cafe is pretty good.
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Tim Doyle

11 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Really friendly staff and although I didn't go in the museum the shop and cafe is very clean and the books and maps are not very expensive. There is no parking outside, but free parking for an hour is available at Portway Car Park, Wantage OX12 9BX
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Mary Grove

a year ago
★★★★★ 5/5
What a gem. All sorts, beautifully displayed. Thoroughly enjoyed short visit with grandchild. Look forward to returning and also visiting cafe! Entry free but worth every penny of suggested donation.
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