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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, the 400 year-old moment of market place mayhem which is our way of celebrating royal occasions.

Come and witness one of our living traditions, taste something new at one of our markets, dance with our Morris dancers or simply sit by the river with a picnic. Abingdon-on-Thames proudly claims to be the oldest town in the country, but with a genuine community spirit and lively events driven by local people, it feels energising, alive and kicking!

 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.

Community use Gazebos
Gazebos
Choose Abingdon's Community Use Scheme has been so popular with community groups that the original idea of the scheme... MORE
The outdoor swimming pool in Abingdon
Abbey Meadow Outdoor Pool
Much safer than swimming in the Thames itself, and just a few yards away, you can enjoy all the benefits of sunshine... MORE
Choose Abingdon's Local Excellence Market
Local Food & Crafts in the Market Place
​Choose Abingdon's Local Excellence Market was started with the help of the Abingdon Carbon Cutters who wanted to find... MORE
The Mayor of Ock Street elections
The Mayor of Ock Street is elected each year by the residents of Ock Street and the streets which depend on it. The... MORE

Latest News

09 Jun 2013
Old fashioned clothes on display.
Ruby's Retro Fair at the Guildhall, held for the first time... more
02 Jun 2013
fireworks lighting up the night sky above the trees of the Abbey Grounds
There was a great turnout yesterday evening for the Music... more
01 Jun 2013
Conductor in Union Jack waistcoat leading the audience singing the National Anthem
Music in the Park tickets are now sold out so there should... more
01 Jun 2013
Crowds of people looking at the stalls and walking through the park
The people of Abingdon-on-Thames took advantage of the... more
29 May 2013
Fun in the park!
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council is once again hosting a... more
  • photo of tea and coffee
    Come and drink tea and eat cake to raise money for human rights. There will be a tombola, plants and... more
  • Farmers Market
    The Thames Valley Farmers’ Market visits Abingdon Market Place on the third Friday of each month, fr... more
  • Lots of people drinking coffee and sitting at cafe tables in the sunshine with market stalls in the background
    Abingdon-on-Thames is a town that thrives on its independence. With a wealth of independent shops, c... more
  • With a proud brewing tradition, Abingdon-on-Thames has pubs of all tempos for you to enjoy. For jump... more
  • Choose Abingdon Loyalty Card
    Owning a Choose Abingdon loyalty card is a way of showing you care about having a vibrant town centr... more
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Abingdon to Zanzibar
From Friday, 29th March to Sunday, 7th July10:00am-6:00pm

How many types of hats and shoes can you list? From uniform caps to party shoes and top hats to w... more

Head over Heels exhibition photo
From Friday, 29th March to Sunday, 7th July10:00am-6:00pm

Head over Heels: An exhibition of Oxfordshire Hats and Shoes, 12 March - 7 July 2013. 

"Wh... more

Janet Boulton, The artist's garden. Chamomile lawn.
From Saturday, 1st June to Sunday, 1st September3:45pm-10:45pm

This exhibition of photographs shows Janet Boulton's own, truly unique garden. Janet is well know... more

Abingdon Peace Group banner at 15 Feb 2003 anti-war march
Tuesday, 18th June8:00pm-10:00pm

Abingdon Peace Group invite you to hear speaker  Ian Sinclair, author of a new book, "The March T... more

Abingdon Health Walks in the Town Centre
Wednesday, 19 June 2013 - 12:15pm

One Step at a Time - A new walk in the Town Centre

We have started a new health walk on... more

John Reyntiens Stained Glass works
Wednesday, 19 June 2013 - 2:00pm

The aim of ADFAS is to encourage interest and appreciation of the arts, primarily through a progr... more

Green Roofs
Wednesday, 19th June7:30pm-9:30pm

Abingdon Carbon Cutters invite you to find out How Green Roofs Work. Meet RHS Chelsea Flower Show... more

No. 26 during 1950s renovations Copyright: © English Heritage NMR AA47/8935, Photographer P S Spokes
Thursday, 20th June7:45pm-9:00pm

Talks by members of the society including: the new project to record the history of buildings and... more

Landscape photography with Mark Bauer
Thursday, 20th June8:00pm-10:00pm
Abingdon Farmer's Market
Friday, 21st June8:30am-1:30pm

Delicious seasonal food and drink straight from local farms and kitchens plus plants, pottery and... more

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The Mayor of Ock Street elections
Saturday, 22 June 2013 - 10:00am

The Mayor of Ock Street is elected each year by the residents of Ock Street and the streets which... more

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Old Abbey House
Wednesday, 25 September 2013 - 7:00pm

A meeting of the Town Council.

Old Abbey House
Wednesday, 18 December 2013 - 7:00pm

A meeting of the Town Council.

Old Abbey House
Wednesday, 29 January 2014 - 7:00pm

A meeting of the Town Council.

Old Abbey House
Wednesday, 19 March 2014 - 7:00pm

A meeting of the Town Council.

Old Abbey House
Wednesday, 7 May 2014 - 7:00pm

The Council's Annual Meeting.

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Comedy night poster
Thursday, 27 June 2013 - 9:00pm

The Guildhall are proud to host the renowned ‘ Out of Bounds Comedy night’. A regular on the Lond... more

Comedy night poster
Thursday, 25 July 2013 - 9:00pm

The Guildhall are proud to host the renowned ‘ Out of Bounds Comedy night’. A regular on the Lond... more

Comedy night poster
Thursday, 29 August 2013 - 9:00pm

The Guildhall are proud to host the renowned ‘ Out of Bounds Comedy night’. A regular on the Lond... more

Comedy night poster
Thursday, 26 September 2013 - 9:00pm

The Guildhall are proud to host the renowned ‘ Out of Bounds Comedy night’. A regular on the Lond... more

Comedy night poster
Thursday, 31 October 2013 - 9:00pm

The Guildhall are proud to host the renowned ‘ Out of Bounds Comedy night’. A regular on the Lond... more

Comedy night poster
Thursday, 28 November 2013 - 9:00pm

The Guildhall are proud to host the renowned ‘ Out of Bounds Comedy night’. A regular on the Lond... more

Comedy night poster
Thursday, 26 December 2013 - 9:00pm

The Guildhall are proud to host the renowned ‘ Out of Bounds Comedy night’. A regular on the Lond... more

Comedy night poster
Thursday, 30 January 2014 - 9:00pm

The Guildhall are proud to host the renowned ‘ Out of Bounds Comedy night’. A regular on the Lond... more

Comedy night poster
Thursday, 27 February 2014 - 9:00pm

The Guildhall are proud to host the renowned ‘ Out of Bounds Comedy night’. A regular on the Lond... more

Comedy night poster
Thursday, 27 March 2014 - 9:00pm

The Guildhall are proud to host the renowned ‘ Out of Bounds Comedy night’. A regular on the Lond... more

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Choose Abingdon's Local Excellence Market
Saturday, 29th June9:00am-2:00pm

Choose Abingdon's popular quarterly market that sees t... more

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See Abingdon-on-Thames high resolution map
Abingdon to Zanzibar
From Friday, 29th March to Sunday, 7th July10:00am-6:00pm

How many types of hats and shoes can you list? From uniform caps to party shoes and top hats to w... more

Head over Heels exhibition photo
From Friday, 29th March to Sunday, 7th July10:00am-6:00pm

Head over Heels: An exhibition of Oxfordshire Hats and Shoes, 12 March - 7 July 2013. 

"Wh... more

Janet Boulton, The artist's garden. Chamomile lawn.
From Saturday, 1st June to Sunday, 1st September3:45pm-10:45pm

This exhibition of photographs shows Janet Boulton's own, truly unique garden. Janet is well know... more

map
See Abingdon-on-Thames high resolution map
No. 26 during 1950s renovations Copyright: © English Heritage NMR AA47/8935, Photographer P S Spokes
Thursday, 20th June7:45pm-9:00pm

Talks by members of the society including: the new project to record the history of buildings and... more

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