Historic pubs · South East England
King Alfred's Head Public House
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King Alfred's Head Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
King Alfred's Head Public House is a historic pub in England South East, United Kingdom. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
King Alfred's Head Public House is located in Wantage, Oxfordshire, in South-East England. This pub is owned by Punch Pubs and sits within the designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere, offering a suitable setting for refreshments in the countryside. The surrounding area provides scenic views and opportunities for walks in the beautiful landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5889, -1.4278
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- Wantage
- Postcode
- OX12 8AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
Sources
- wikidata: Q26494548 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is King Alfred's Head Public House?
- King Alfred's Head Public House is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX12 8AJ), in the parish of Wantage.
- What is King Alfred's Head Public House?
- King Alfred's Head Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to King Alfred's Head Public House?
- Drivers can use postcode OX12 8AJ.
- Who owns King Alfred's Head Public House?
- King Alfred's Head Public House is owned by Punch Pubs.
- Is King Alfred's Head Public House a protected site?
- Yes — King Alfred's Head Public House is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to King Alfred's Head Public House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX12 8AJ. It sits within the Didcot and Wantage parliamentary constituency.