Abingdon-on-Thames

Welcome to the one-town website for Abingdon-on-Thames, the historic, modern market town set in rural Oxfordshire. Browse our pages to discover the ancient streets, the riverside walks, the gourmet delights and the annual festivals of the town famous for its Bun-Throwing, a unique tradition which dates back over 250 years and is our way of celebrating major royal occasions.

This website contains all the information you need to discover this beautiful, lively market town for yourself. It’s also your one-stop resource to find out all you need to enjoy community life to the full if you are already lucky enough to live here, or work here.

Latest News

18 Oct 2018

1918: The Bloody Road to Victory

Abindon Museum presents: '1918: The Bloody Road to Victory... more

18 Oct 2018

Bus service 41 re-introduced

Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council are pleased to announce... more

16 Oct 2018

Meeting of the Town Council

Please note that the Council meeting on Wednesday 17th... more

11 Oct 2018

GREAT WAR PROPAGANDA

From 6th October to 23rd December 2018 Very moving... more

01 Oct 2018

Mission Space will take Abingdon fair to new heights

The organisers of next week's Abingdon Michaelmas Fun Fair... more

Exploring Abingdon

1918: The Bloody Road to Victory

Abindon Museum presents: '1918: The Bloody Road to Victory' Friday 9th November 2018 starts at 7.00... more
Oxfordshire Artweeks, Christmas exhibition by the Abbey Group

Come and buy some original Christmas pesents! The Abbey Group of local artists Claire Cross, Margare... more
A talk on the Glasgow School of Art

Artist, Tony Jackson, will give a talk to Abingdon Artists about the pioneering work done at the tu... more
Pottery Open Days

Pottery Open Days at the Pottery, 8 The Green, Culham OX14 4LZ Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December... more
Harry the Piano Concert

Harry the Piano is one of the world's most gifted pianists and improvisors, frequently heard on the... more
Underground Cathedrals: Architecture of London Underground, above & below street level

The Arts Society Abingdon is holding its monthly lecture on Wednesday 20th March 2019, 10.30am and 2... more
Paintings of Hieronymus Bosch

The Arts Society Abingdon is holding its monthly lecture on Wednesday 20th February 2019, 10.30am an... more
Islam and the Mosque

Islam and the Mosque by Arts Society Lecturer Tom Duncan The development and spread of Islam followi... more

The Cunning Little Vixen, a special screening and talk by Geoff Dunbar

The Cunning Little Vixen, a special screening and talk by Geoff Dunbar Wednesday, 1st Nove... more
Mayoral events - Tickets selling fast for Race Night

The Mayor of Abingdon-on-Thames, Cllr Alice Badcock, is organising a Charity Race Night at Edward Br... more
Mayor' of Abingdon-on- Thames Charity Quiz

There are still some tickets left for the Mayor's Charity Quiz evening - but you need to get in quic... more
Heritage Festival and Heritage Open Days 10-11 September

The year is 1416 and the Market Place is alive with activity. Welcome to Medieval Abingdon - the 201... more
Sun shines on the Mayor's June Ball

The Mayor of Abingdon-on-Thames gave a June Ball to raise money for her charities, Little Troopers a... more
Local Excellence Market Saturday 30th January

This Saturday is the quarterly market where local food producers, craftworkers and retailers sel... more
Christmas Extravaganza this Saturday 28th November

This Saturday the 28th November 2015 is the Abingdon-on-Thames annual Christmas Extravaganza. Below... more
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council Official Guide

The Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council Official Guide is now available to download. If you live in the... more

Charter Day

This is a special day at which students from John Mason School are involved in activities to learn a... more
'Recording Butterflies: trends in long-term citizen science data'- an illustrated talk

An illustrated talk by Dr Marc Botham from the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Non-members welcome... more
1918: The Bloody Road to Victory

Abindon Museum presents: '1918: The Bloody Road to Victory' Friday 9th November 2018 starts at 7.00... more
Berkshire Family History Social - Vale of White Horse Branch Meeting

Pilgrimage to Plug Street - A talk by Tony Hadland. This is the story of Robert Fisher, who was awar... more
"A History of Georgia in the Caucasus Mountains" by Michael Bloom

Michael Bloom : A History of Georgia in the Caucasus Mountains. This comprehensively illustrated ta... more
GREAT WAR PROPAGANDA

From 6th October to 23rd December 2018 Very moving exhibition open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm Abi... more
Roll of Honour

9.30 am a reading of the Roll of Honour honouring the people of the town of Abingdon who fell during... more
One Hundred Years On -

The Waterloo Band and the Bugles of The Rifles are in a joint concert tonight suitable for all ages.... more

Open Day for course information

There are sessions today to find out about courses you can enrol on - whatever age you are. Vocation... more
'Recording Butterflies: trends in long-term citizen science data'- an illustrated talk

An illustrated talk by Dr Marc Botham from the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Non-members welcome... more
Abingdon Michalemas Fair - Monday and Tuesday

Abingdon Michaelmas Fair is a traditional fair which arrives in town on Sunday and is open from lunc... more
Mini Christmas Fayre

This is an opportunity on Christmas Extravaganza Day to search for craft, preserves, books, puzzles,... more
Halloween Party

Come party with the monks! The Friends of Abingdon are pleased to invite you to the historic abbey b... more
GREAT WAR PROPAGANDA

From 6th October to 23rd December 2018 Very moving exhibition open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4pm Abi... more
Abingdon Community Hospital League of Friends coffee and prize draw

Please buy raffle tickets in advance (from members or at the Hospital, Marcham Road) or as the event... more
Quo an evening of the best of Status Quo

This well known Quo band review some classics. Tickets are £12 in advance for these fortnightly gigs... more

'Recording Butterflies: trends in long-term citizen science data'- an illustrated talk

An illustrated talk by Dr Marc Botham from the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Non-members welcome... more
Abingdon Michalemas Fair - Monday and Tuesday

Abingdon Michaelmas Fair is a traditional fair which arrives in town on Sunday and is open from lunc... more
Everest Lab with Greg Foot

What happens to your body when you push it somehwere it's not built to go - to the top of the world?... more
Berkshire, Bucks and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust

This is an information event for all the wildlife trusts in our region but particularly BBOWT our lo... more
Christmas Bazaar - gifts and Christmas music

A range of stands with crafts from our region close to the town's Christmas tree and specially chose... more
Christmas Craft Fair free entry

A large variety of gifts and artisan foods are on offer at this event which is popular for all ages... more
House of Fun

House of Fun is a fun-filled holiday camp created and run by teachers based at Thomas Reade Primary... more
Half-Term Holiday Camp

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From Tuesday, 23rd October to Thursday, 25th October, 9:30am-5:00pm

Half-Term Holiday Camp

From Tuesday, 23rd October to Thursday, 25th October, 9:30am-5:00pm

House of Fun

House of Fun is a fun-filled holiday camp created and run by teachers based at Thomas Reade Primary... more

From Tuesday, 23rd October to Saturday, 27th October, 10:00am-4:30pm

Abingdon Artists' Autumn Exhibition

Abingdon Artists welcome you to their Autumn Exhibition where you can see a stunning display of loca... more

From Tuesday, 23rd October to Saturday, 27th October, 7:30pm-7:30pm

Top Hat

Featuring memorable songs such as Isn't it a Lovely Day to be Caught in the Rain get tickets in adva... more

Wednesday, 24th October, 6:30pm-8:00pm

Mindfulness & Milkshakes: 8-week mindfulness course

A brand new 8-week mindfulness course at the gorgeous, cosy Willow's Shake Shop in Abingdon. In a s... more

Wednesday, 24th October, 7:00pm-8:30pm

Yoga Classes

Hatha yoga for mixed ability students. Students learn to use the breath to deepen their experience o... more

Wednesday, 24 October 2018 - 7:30pm

AOS Present: Top Hat

Top Hat arrives direct from its tremendous success in London, winning three Olivier awards for Best... more

abingdon museum, crafts, autumn, hedgehog, history, family activity

Thursday, 25th October, 10:30am-3:00pm

Wild Art

Bring the outdoors in this October with our autumnal activities making hedgehogs and clay models. Al... more

Thursday, 25 October 2018 - 2:15pm

Film Programme 2018-19

ABCD FILM SOCIETY Come and watch an entertaining and varied programme of new and classic films in a... more

Thursday, 25 October 2018 - 7:30pm

AOS Present: Top Hat

Top Hat arrives direct from its tremendous success in London, winning three Olivier awards for Best... more

See Abingdon-on-Thames high resolution map

Thursday, 22 November 2018 - 9:30am

Charter Day

This is a special day at which students from John Mason School are involved in activities to learn a... more

See Abingdon-on-Thames high resolution map

Thursday, 25th October, 10:30am-3:00pm

Wild Art

Bring the outdoors in this October with our autumnal activities making hedgehogs and clay models. Al... more

Friday, 9th November, 7:00pm-9:30pm

1918: The Bloody Road to Victory

"The story of the apocalyptic final year of the Great War as the British and German armies are teste... more

Saturday, 1st December, 10:30am-3:00pm

Christmas Crafts

Ho ho ho! Our ever popular Christmas Crafts activity is just around the corner. Will you make someth... more

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