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 some royal occasions.

Our major summer events, Fun and Music in the Park, take place on Saturday 3rd June in the Abbey Grounds. Fun in the Park starts at 11am. This event is free for all to attend. There are many attractions,  live music and dance and some great street food stalls. Many local community groups have a stall at the event so people can find out more about their activities and the work they do.

This is followed by Music in the Park at 5pm.  This year there are performances by four live bands and the evening concludes with a Proms Concert by Abingdon Town Band and a Grand Firework Display. The event is proudly sponsored by Davis Tate, All Property Matters. You need a wristbands for this event. These are selling very well and so you are encouraged to get your soon.  See news item to the right of this article for further details on how to obtain wristbands.

 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.