Heritage Walks

The town has an active Civic Society and also the local archaeological and history society which contributes massively with research and information on buildings and people and maintains a section of this site.

With around 200 listed buildings in the town centre alone, Abingdon-on-Thames is a fascinating place to stroll around and find hidden gems, interesting vernacular architecture and visit the places where events (some pleasant, some violent and bloodthirsty) have played out in the past.

You may prefer a guide to show you round and make sure you don’t miss the best parts or you might choose to follow a series of informative boards on a heritage trail, The Information Centre can help you find your way round. The staff are currently in the main gallery of County Hall Museum during so follow signs to Bridge Street and walk to Market Place. Press the intercom before 2.30 pm if you can not manage the stairs and we'll bring information to you.

There are picture clue trails on the Friends of Abingdon information and also 'treasure' trails which you can down load at home.

Everyone has their own way of exploring, so choose the way you prefer to do things. The Oxtrails phone app is a popular way of finding out about each of the towns of southern Oxfordshire.

I-Footpaths and all our local and county walks sites are helpful but not essential.

Walk About Abingdon 07880 913819 offers guided walks every day. As they take you on a journey 3,000 years of history in an enjoyable way in just ninety minutes (shorter if you fix this) we'll let them off for not offering Christmas Day but the other 364 yes they can be booked. See their website and twitter  @Walk.Abingdon

Local historians and Blue Badge guides are availailable for groups.

There is a tradtion of a boundary walk on New Year's Day and a walk to Old Boar's Hill. Led Ramblers walks on set weekdays, and there are themed history walks so please ask. Late May Bank Holiday is a day in which free guided walks are offered.