About Abingdon & Events
Abingdon Visitor and Community Information Centre
Old Abbey House
Abbey Close
Abingdon
OX14 3JD
info@abingdon.gov.uk
Telephone 01235 522711
Farmers' market each third Friday (next 17th September)
Monday market each week
Country market Friday mornings indoors at Guildhall
Abingdon has free wi-fi access
In most locations near Abingdon town centre you can obtain free internet access using your own laptop. One of the first towns to offer this, there are hot spot access points courtesy of many town businesses as well, which extends this zone along Ock Street and into other shopping and residential areas.
Abingdon area has a new service to advise people on journey planning. Specifically for people over 65 and anyone with a high level of support needs, Oxfordshire Travel Advice Line is open during office hours 9am to 5pm on weekdays. 01865 323738.
Abingdon Visitor and Community Information Centre provides an information service on Abingdon and the surrounding area. Opening hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 10am to 3pm each Saturday (4pm from June). There are maps, leaflets on attractions and a noticeboard with a diary of events on display - with a lot of things to do and see in the town and the area. On Saturdays in particular we have time to assist people wanting to get to know the town and region.
If you need holiday accommodation:
http://www.abingdonaccommodation.com/
Tel: 07921 213365
http://www.visitvale.co.uk/
http://www.abingdonbedandbreakfast.com/
http://www.abingdonapartments.co.uk/
Please make your own checks of accreditation and the services offered by accommodation providers as lists include places appropriate for people working in the area as well as seasonal holiday bed and breakfast or rooms only. Tourism South East is one of the official bodies for this http://www.tourismse.com/
See the Events section and visit our events diary to find out what's on. To have an event added to the Diary you can email us at info@abingdon.gov.uk
Information is compiled from public sources and from information passed to Abingdon Visitor and Community Information Centre. We endeavour to make sure information is complete and accurate but please undertake your own independent checks of accommodation, services and events. Abingdon Town Council does not take responsibility for accommodation accreditation and information provided by other organisations.