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About Thame

Welcome to the Thame edition of The Oxford Magazine.

Thame is a market town and civil parish in Oxfordshire, about 13 miles east of the city of Oxford. It derives its toponym from the River Thame which flows along the north side of the town. In its distant past, it was a fortified town in the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Wessex.

Thame was granted a market charter in 1215, and markets have been held there since that time. Be here on Tuesdays for what may arguably be Oxfordshire’s best outdoor market, likened to an outdoor delicatessen, with local fruit and vegetables, cakes, chutneys and a host of other home-made delights.

The town is one of the most frequently used filming locations for Midsomer Murders, the popular ITV series. And today, traditional market town amenities like butchers, bakers, tea rooms and pubs sit alongside posher boutiques and eateries – making it a very comfortable place to pass a few hours.

Local news & stories

Oxfordshire MPs defend having local council roles despite low attendance rates at meetings
/ Government & Politics

Oxfordshire MPs defend having local council roles despite low attendance rates at meetings

Two more Oxfordshire MPs have defended having roles on local councils following strong calls for those with low attendance rates at meetings to step down.
RWK Goodman celebrates success in multiple legal directories
/ Professional Services

RWK Goodman celebrates success in multiple legal directories

RWK Goodman has been named a leading law firm across multiple legal disciplines with 40 lawyers individually recognised by Chambers and Partners, and 25 lawyers named ‘leading’ partners and associates by The Legal 500.
Thame-based hospitality software company three rocks® achieves B Corp status
/ Professional Services

Thame-based hospitality software company three rocks® achieves B Corp status

three rocks®, headquartered in Thame, began its B Corp journey in Sept 2023 and now has over 40 employees and clients, including Pizza Hut, TGI Friday’s and The Big Table Group.
Oxford Bus Company launches a new Oxford-Thame service
/ Transport

Oxford Bus Company launches a new Oxford-Thame service

Oxford Bus Company launched the new 280 service connecting Oxford and Thame via Headington and Wheatley following the news that Arriva had withdrawn the route.
Chinnor Rugby crowned National One Champions and promoted to the Championship
/ Arts & Entertainment

Chinnor Rugby crowned National One Champions and promoted to the Championship

Chinnor Rugby have been promoted to the RFU Championship as they are crowned Champions of National One Rugby after beating 5th-placed Birmingham Moseley by 52 points to Nil.
Thame-based customer experience solution specialist announces recent growth with 10 new hires
/ Professional Services

Thame-based three rocks® customer experience solution specialist announces 10 new hires

three rocks®, a customer experience solution specialist based in Thame, has announced the addition of 10 new hires to its team following a period of sustained growth in the last six months.
Oxfordshire man completes 496-mile running challenge in 31 days for Alzheimer’s Society. Photo: Tom Vincent with his dog Bentley
/ Community

Oxfordshire man completes 496-mile running challenge in 31 days for Alzheimer’s Society

40-year-old Tom Vincent from Oakley, near Oxford has completed an epic 496-mile fundraising running challenge for Alzheimer’s Society.
Long Crendon-based Renewed Eco Shop launches Crowdfunder for eco hub at the heart of the community.
/ Community

Long Crendon-based Renewed Eco Shop launches Crowdfunder for community eco hub

Renewed Eco Shop is growing for the community and needs £7,000 to help them provide more refills and a community space to offer workshops, talks and events.
Bellway launches The Quilter show home at Phoenix Park in Thame
/ Construction & Real Estate

Bellway launches The Quilter show home at Phoenix Park in Thame

Bellway has recently launched its new show home, The Quilter at Phoenix Park, designed to reflect the serene neighbourhood of Thame and the impressive practicalities of The Artisan Collection, it’s premium selection of homes.
Car parking fees in South Oxfordshire set to increase this spring
/ Transport

Car parking fees in South Oxfordshire set to increase this spring

Parking fees in car parks run by South Oxfordshire District Council, in Didcot, Goring, Henley, Thame, and Wallingford will increase from 01 April.