Didcot

Didcot is a friendly town with a distinctive urban design. All amenities are in walking distance, surrounded by green open spaces. There are high quality sustainable modes of transport including excellent rail links to London and Birmingham.

Facts

Didcot will be one of the fastest growing towns in the South East with a forecast 72 per cent increase in population by 2026

The Cornerstone Arts Centre has a fantastic array of facilities including a 260 seat auditorium for theatre, shows, gigs and performances, a visual art gallery, a welcoming cafe, bar and restaurant, a dance studio, a visual arts gallery and various multi-purpose spaces for meetings and workshops.

Cineworld Didcot has five screens and can show films in 3D

The Orchard Centre has more than 30 stores including Argos, Sainsbury's and Next

Didcot - Brilliant Horizons
Cornerstone Arts
The Orchard Centre

Didcot in South Oxfordshire has been an area of growth since 1979 and, including the next phase of growth, will see its population increase from 15,000 in 1981 to over 35,000 residents by 2016. This growth is resulting in some exciting developments; including a new arts centre, shopping centre, cinema, green spaces and improvements to the train station.

Didcot is well placed for sustainable growth. It is located close to the M4 motorway and has a frequent and fast (45 minute) direct train service to the centre of London. A shuttle bus service connects the train station with nearby Milton Park. There is also a regular bus service to the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus which is seven miles away.

The Railway Centre in Didcot is home to the Great Western Society and its unique collection of former Great Western Railway steam engines, coaches and buildings. The centre also houses a re-creation of Brunel's broad gauge railway. For more information on activities and places of interest see www.visitsouthoxfordshire.co.uk