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Enjoy moving of the highest standards with a bespoke plan for your big relocation.
Established in 1973, Armishaws is a family-run company, creating tailor-made removal packages for every relocation. Members of the British Association of Removers, we work to the highest standards and offer greater levels of financial security.
Our crews will work with you on the day to make the moving process as easy as possible, whilst providing outstanding customer service.
It’s why our customers rate us so highly on Trustpilot. With Armishaws you can book with confidence, knowing your move is in good hands.
We’re dedicated to reducing our environmental impact and making every move as green as possible. That’s why we have committed to our Environmental Pledge.
We’re planting 2,000 trees to help offset carbon emissions and create vital habitat for wildlife.
We collect your boxes to re-use or recycle, giving you one less thing to worry about (dependent on location, fees may apply).
All our boxes and soft packaging are made from recycled and recyclable materials to protect your belongs and the environment.
Our teams drive greener vehicles and all our drivers go through driver efficiency training to reduce the amount of fuel used.
We use acid free tissue paper which is not only better for the environment, acid free paper is also far better for your items.
We use sealable bags to help protect your mattresses while in transit, each bag is used only once before being recycled.
Complete packing services from single items to entire contents.
Short and long term secured storage, we’ll deliver your items.
Environmentally friendly packing materials, brought to your door.
Armishaws’ cover the surrounding areas including;
Ask our friendly team for a free, no hassle quote today.
Schools – There’s a total of 10 nursery, primary and secondary schools in Wantage. See Ofsted scores here.
Population – Wantage had a population of 11,327 at the 2011 You.Gov census.
Transport – Settled in the Vale of the White Horse, 21 miles west of Swindon (34 minutes) and 9 miles east of Didcot (17 minutes), Wantage lies close to the A34 that leads to Oxford (28 minutes). Currently there is no mainline train station.
News – The town has its own dedicated news website Wantage.com
If you prefer to keep your shopping local, sustainable and independent rather than the big brand chain stores, you’ll find a wealth of locally owned shops and services. Here’s our pick of the crop;
Bringing life and love back to pre-used furniture, CSW also stock chalk paints for home projects and take on commissions and provide kitchen cabinet painting services.
22 Market Place, OX12 8AE
A simple ethos for a more sustainable future, bring your own containers and fill up with healthy, sustainable basics and home items with zero waste.
Arbery’s Arcade, Church Street, OX12 8BL
For those passionate about independent bookstores, Madhatter is an absolute gem. Friendly, knowledgeable staff and books for all ages.
18 Mill Street, OX12 9AQ
Vintage furniture, artisan ceramics, lifestyle, décor, textiles, gifts, it’s a great emporium and one of those shops you’ll want to browse every time you pass.
Arbery’s Arcade, Church Street, OX12 8BL
Crafty shoppers will love Three Bird Fabrics. Patterns, textiles, helpful advice, whether you’re upholstering or designing clothes, TBF have got it sewn up!
10 Wallingford Street, OX12 8AX
Wantage has a fascinating history, famed for being the birthplace of King Alfred the Great (who Churchill considered the ‘Greatest ever Englishman’), there are also links to Robin Hood and Dick Wittington. Today the bustling market town has a cool selection of independent shops, lively markets, restaurants, cafes and bars.
Wednesdays and Saturdays Wantage hosts markets with local suppliers and producers bringing their wares to town. There is a very good museum with a lot to tell owing to the town’s colourful past. Wantage Leisure Centre boasts a swimming pool, gym, classes and sports hall. Memorial Park is a great space for families with a play area and room for picnics and ball games. There are several golf courses in the area along plus a cricket club, football club, theatre group and a wide range of societies for all kinds of interests.
34 minutes east of Swindon and 17 minutes from Didcot, Wantage lies close to the A34 that will have commuters in Oxford in around 28 minutes. There are good bus routes but no train station.
