Historic pubs · South East England
The Kings Arms Public House
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The Kings Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
The Kings Arms 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
The Kings Arms Public House is located in Wantage, Oxfordshire, in South-East England. This pub is situated within the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Cotswolds and North Wessex Downs. Visitors can expect a traditional pub setting, suitable for enjoying a drink and light fare, with access to scenic countryside walks nearby.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5885, -1.4233
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- Wantage
- Postcode
- OX12 8AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
Sources
- wikidata: Q26300653 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Kings Arms Public House?
- The Kings Arms Public House is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX12 8AU), in the parish of Wantage.
- What is The Kings Arms Public House?
- The Kings Arms Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Kings Arms Public House?
- Drivers can use postcode OX12 8AU.
- Is The Kings Arms Public House a protected site?
- Yes — The Kings Arms Public House is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Kings Arms Public House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX12 8AU. It sits within the Didcot and Wantage parliamentary constituency.