Earth Trust is an environmental charity in Oxfordshire dedicated to promoting accessible natural green spaces for everyone. Earth Trust Centre sits at the foot of the Wittenham Clumps in Little Wittenham, and serves as a hub for various events and educational activities. The Centre features facilities such as the Earth Lab learning centre and the beautifully restored 19th-century Fison Barn, available for weddings, celebrations, and corporate events. From the Centre, footpaths provide easy access to visit Wittenham Clumps and Broad Arboretum, as well as longer walks down to the River of Life walking trail along the Thames and into Little Wittenham Wood.
Throughout the year, Earth Trust offers a diverse program of events catering to all ages. These include countryside management talks and tours, art and craft workshops, family nature-based activities, and the ever popular Pumpkin Festival, which attracts thousands of visitors. Upcoming events include the Spring Festival, celebrating nature-friendly farming, and Archaeology Dig Tours, offering guided tours of excavation sites around the Wittenham Clumps area.
Beyond the Centre, Earth Trust manages several nature reserves across Oxfordshire, such as Wallingford Castle Meadows and Abbey Fishponds in Abingdon, providing additional venues for events and opportunities for visitors to connect with nature.
For a comprehensive list of upcoming events and activities, visit Earth Trust's "What's On" page.
Entrance to visit Earth Trust Centre and it’s surroundings (including Broad Arboretum and Wittenham Clumps) is free, all year round. Ticketed events are listed on our ‘what’s on’ page: www.earthtrust.org.uk/whats-on
Road Directions to Earth Trust Centre (OX14 4QZ) From Oxford: 1. Take the A4074 south towards Wallingford. 2. After Benson, turn right onto Clifton Hampden Road (B4015). 3. At the Clifton Hampden traffic lights, turn left onto Abingdon Road (A415). 4. After about 1 mile, turn right onto Sands Road, following signs for Earth Trust. 5. The entrance is on the left, just before you reach Little Wittenham. From the M40 (North or South): 1. Exit at Junction 7 (if coming from the north) or Junction 6 (if from the south). 2. Follow signs for Wallingford (A329), then take the A4074 towards Oxford. 3. Follow steps 2-5 from the Oxford directions above. From Didcot: 1. Take the A4130 towards Wallingford. 2. At Clifton Hampden, turn right onto Abingdon Road (A415). 3. Follow steps 4-5 from the Oxford directions above. Sat Nav: Use OX14 4QZ – the entrance is signposted "Earth Trust" just before Little Wittenham. Parking: Free parking is available on-site.
Public Transport Directions to Earth Trust Centre (OX14 4QZ)
1. Train: - The nearest train stations are Didcot Parkway (approx. 5 miles away) and Oxford (approx. 12 miles away). - From Didcot Parkway, take a bus or taxi to the Earth Trust Centre.
2. Bus: - The X2 (Oxford–Didcot–Wallingford) and X32 (Oxford–Didcot–Harwell Campus) buses stop in Didcot and Wallingford. - From Didcot or Wallingford, take a taxi or cycle to the Earth Trust Centre.
3. Taxi or Cycling: - A taxi from Didcot Parkway takes around 10–15 minutes. - Cycling from Didcot follows the NCN Route 5, then country lanes.
There is limited public transport directly to the site, so a taxi or cycle from Didcot is often the best option.
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