Arts Theatre

The Arts Theatre in Faringdon punches well above its weight for a market town venue. It's a proper working theatre that pulls in decent productions - amateur dramatics, touring shows, the occasional concert - rather than just sitting empty between events. The building itself is nothing fancy to look at from outside, but that doesn't matter once you're in. The space feels intimate without being cramped, and the kind of people who run it clearly care about what they're doing.

Who gets the most from it? Anyone staying in the area who fancies an evening out beyond the usual pub routine. Families with kids old enough to sit still for a show will find a real alternative to screens. Theatre buffs won't be chasing world premieres here, but you'll catch solid local productions and the occasional touring company that's worth your time.

Stay based at Faringdon Grange just down the road - it's barely a mile away - and you can catch a show without worrying about driving home. The Real Campsite and Nordic Glamping at Botswicky are both close enough that a theatre trip becomes part of a proper week rather than something tacked on. Check their programme online before you book your park - shows vary seasonably - but having a venue like this in town makes Faringdon a more interesting base than it might first appear. Worth factoring into your plans if live performance matters to you at all.