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South Oxfordshire is where much of the popular TV series Midsomer Murders is filmed. Fans flock to the area to visit the filming locations and many come to visit the 20+ locations Thame boasts, attracted by the self-guided and organised tours on offer. While here, they spend money in our shops, restaurants, pubs, and hotels – which is good for the town and its economy.
2019 is seeing demand for tours increasing. Thame Midsomer Murder Tours Facebook page has been set up to support the tour offer. Businesses in the town have taken advantage of the Midsomer effect, developing products to attract fans to their businesses.
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Rumsey’s Chocolaterie offer popular Barnaby Buns and Midsomer Chocolate Lollipops.
The Deli at No. 5 have launched 'Barnaby Blue' Cheese - named after DCI Barnaby in the TV series and already a best seller, and a 'Midsomer' Gin.
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Plans are underway to explore the possibility of 'Midsomer Murder Mystery' evenings at The Spread Eagle.
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Read more about Thame's Midsomer journey in this fantastic article (pages 4-5 in the linked magazine) written by Helen Johns - one of the volunteers working tirelessly to deliver the Midsomer Murders offer in Thame.
Have an idea for a Midsomer product or experience? Get in touch
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Visit Thame leaflet
A common cry in recent headline-hitting stories is that High Streets have to start offering experiences to survive. In 2018 a leaflet encouraging people to 'Visit Thame', showcased three experiences it has to offer: The Players Theatre, Thame Museum and Midsomer Murders Tours. They were distributed to 8000 homes and key locations outside of Thame, to encourage visitors to the area, and local residents who are unaware of these opportunities, to come and explore the town further.
Vouchers for local businesses were included in the centre page, providing an opportunity for them to raise their profile and increase their footfall. If you want to be a business featured in the 2019 version of the flyer get in touch
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Connect your business to an experience
If you would like to explore opportunities to connect your business to an experience within the town centre there are opportunities currently available!
- We are looking for a business to offer a 'reward' for participants who successfully complete our Thame Treasure Trails, such as a discount off their bill with you - giving them an incentive to come and visit you.
- We have the potential for providing 'offers' through our membership with Visit Buckinghamshire & The Chilterns - do you have an offer you want to promote?
If either of these appeal then get in touch, or contact us to explore your own ideas further.
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'staycation'
noun
INFORMAL
- a holiday spent in one's home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions.
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To increase the potential impact of 'staycationing' on the economy of Thame, time and resources have been invested to promote Thame to a national audience. This has included membership of Experience Oxfordshire, Visit Buckinghamshire & the Chilterns, Tourism South East, and the Coach Drivers Companion. There are opportunities for businesses to work with Thame Town Council to offer incentives through these partnerships. At present the Black Horse offers an incentive for Coach Drivers who bring their party to dine with them.
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Every month we aim to do a feature that puts the spotlight on people who are running businesses in Thame. This opportunity is open to anyone whose business in based in Thame and all we need is a photo of you and your answers to the following 3 questions:
- Who are you and what drives you?
- Tell us about your business?
- Why do you choose to base your business in Thame?
If you would like to be featured in a future edition then contact Becky Reid.
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Have an announcement to make?
Share your big news.
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If you have anything you want to share with the wider business community in Thame, then email becky.reid@thametowncouncil.gov.uk with details and an image to catch attention and you will be included in next months edition if space allows.
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