Welcome to Watlington Business Association.
WBA has promoted the diverse businesses in the town for many years. Our membership is open to all commercial, retail, professional and trade businesses in the area. We provide a forum for the exchange of views on all matters of common commercial interest and champion these views on behalf of our members. We actively campaign on many subjects including parking, highways maintenance and business rates etc.
We organise a number of events each year to encourage tourism and trade, including the extremely popular and successful Christmas Market. Members also benefit from WBA social gatherings, events, seminars and much more.
We organise a number of events each year to encourage tourism and trade, including the extremely popular and successful Christmas Market. Members also benefit from WBA social gatherings, events, seminars and much more.
Visit Midsomer.
Visit Watlington and you are visiting the set of the popular TV detective series Midsomer Murders. Sitting at the foot of the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Watlington is surrounded by countryside walks, agricultural land full of local produce and the iconic Red Kites. We have quirky places to stay and plenty of options to eat-in, take-out or picnic locally.
Filming for the show is a regular occurrence in Watlington. A self-guided walking trail available to download below, or pick up a copy at most outlets in the town.
Filming for the show is a regular occurrence in Watlington. A self-guided walking trail available to download below, or pick up a copy at most outlets in the town.
Who we are.
We are a voluntary organisation established and run by business people based in the town and surrounding area for the benefit of local business and community.
We are always looking for more members to join the association, especially those who would like an active role in our management committee. So if you're a local business owner and/or resident and would like to get involved, please get in touch.
We are always looking for more members to join the association, especially those who would like an active role in our management committee. So if you're a local business owner and/or resident and would like to get involved, please get in touch.
What we do.
- We organise a hugely popular annual Christmas Market in the town. It gets bigger every year and is the highlight of Watlington's event calendar!
- Together with local artists and curators, we founded Watlington Art Weeks, with our inaugural show planned for May 2019. Over 21 venues around the town are taking part, showcasing more than 40 artists work.
- We promote Watlington, representing local business interests.
- We support local community organisations, donating at least 50% of our profits to local youth groups and charities every year.
- We provide a comprehensive directory for all business based in and around Watlington.
- We offer member-only events and promotions.
Why we exist.
Our aim is to help our members make connections and gain exposure to grow their businesses as well as to support local initiatives that enhance Watlington as a great place to live and work.
We act as a unified voice to liaise with local government and associations on behalf of town businesses when necessary.
We act as a unified voice to liaise with local government and associations on behalf of town businesses when necessary.