Chancellors estate agents in Thame

What is Thame Like? 

Thame is a friendly market town on the Oxon/Bucks border. More affordable than other Thames Valley areas, the Oxfordshire town is set in the heart of the Chiltern Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is only 20 minutes away from Oxford and Aylesbury. Some may recognise Thame as Causton, the fictional town in Midsomer Murders.   

Thame’s enviable semi-rural location and more than sufficient range of amenities and facilities have made the pretty town an increasingly desirable area. There is a mix of traditional and modern properties here to suit every taste. Victorian terraces, Georgian townhouses and character cottages will suit those looking for something with a bit of charm, but Thame also has a healthy supply of more modern housing including commuter developments on its outskirts. 

Thame’s residents comprise of a mix of those who have escaped London, young families, retired and more mature people, as well as lifelong Thame residents.  

The glorious outdoor space afforded by the Chiltern Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty makes Thame particularly attractive for those who love the great outdoors.  

For those looking for more value for money outside of London and the surrounding larger towns, Thame is an excellent choice. Thame is within commuting distance of London, with train services from Thame to London Marylebone taking just 43 minutes. There are fast links to Birmingham for Thame’s residents too. 

Pubs, Restaurants and Leisure  

The Black Horse is a traditional British pub which serves guest ales and beers, an extensive wine list and pub grub classics. The Thatch is another classic British pub which offers top-quality food, fine ales and wine in a sociable atmosphere. We would be amiss if we didn’t mention The Six Bells too, another much-loved pub with a large deck area. 

You can enjoy a variety of more exotic cuisines in Thame too, including Thai, Italian, Chinese, Indian and Spanish. Some of the most popular are the Italian, La Caravella, the Rising Sun, a Thai restaurant set in a traditional British pub, and the Chinese, Harvest Moon Sun.  

For those who like to keep fit, Thame has a leisure centre which features a gym, swimming pool and an indoor sports hall where you can play badminton, table tennis and other sports. There are also a number of other gyms in Thame and the surrounding areas, including Invictus. 

Sport enthusiasts are spoilt for choice with a variety of different sport clubs. There is the friendly and welcoming Thame Tennis Club which is open to beginners and advanced players alike, as well as snooker, cricket, hockey and bowls clubs. Thame is also very popular with cyclists, with local cycle ways and hills at-the-plenty.