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The River Thames laps at the foot of the medieval wharf of St Helens

Abingdon-on-Thames

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Welcome to the website for Abingdon, 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.

 

 

 

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02 Dec 2020
Stay alert as Oxfordshire moves into the tier 2 COVID alert level
From today, Wednesday 2 December, Oxfordshire is in the... more
02 Dec 2020
People urged to support local traders in the Vale and South Oxfordshire as councils confirm free parking days in the run up to Christmas
People in the Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire can... more
02 Dec 2020
Citizens Advice can guide you through a claim for benefits
As the cold weather closes in with biting frosts and long,... more
01 Dec 2020
Abingdon Museum Reopening
In line with Government guidelines, Abingdon Museum will... more
01 Dec 2020
Abingdon Fire Station recruiting now
The on-call crew at Abingdon are currently recruiting. Do... more
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Saturday, 5th December, 9:00am-3:00pm
Craft Market
Craft Market by the Christmas tree today will have treats galore for your home or to buy as gifts fo... more
Saturday, 5th December, 10:00am-11:00pm
Free parking today
With many shops affected by the Covid-19 restrictions, this year it is particularly important that p... more
Sunday, 6 December 2020 - 6:00pm
Katherine Jenkins: Christmas Spectacular
This Christmas, Katherine Jenkins OBE returns to her all-time favourite venue with a unique and unfo... more
Monday, 7 December 2020 - 4:00pm
Out of Africa
Join us for a classic film at The Abbey - and Sponsors bring a friend for free on Mondays! Initially... more
Monday, 7 December 2020 - 7:30pm
The Graduate
Join us for a classic film at The Abbey - Sponsors bring a friend for free on Mondays!   Benjamin Br... more
Monday, 7th December, 7:30pm-8:45pm
Yoga Class
Join a yoga class to build flexibility and strength. Stretch out your muscles and learn to breath de... more
Rhymetime
Wednesday, 9 December 2020 - 9:30am
Rhymetime
For pre-school children and their grown up. join us for rhymes that develop pre reading skills
Rhymetime
Wednesday, 9 December 2020 - 11:00am
Rhymetime
Rhymetime for pre school children and their grown ups to develop pre reading skills
Wednesday 19:30 Yoga Class Northcourt Centre
From Wednesday, 9th December to Wednesday, 5th January, 7:30pm-11:45pm
Wednesday 19:30 Yoga Class
Join a yoga class to build flexibility and strength. Stretch out your muscles and learn to breath de... more
Thursday, 10 December 2020 - 8:00am
Natural Netwalking
Starting before office hours outside the coffee shop at Milton Park this is a stroll walk sometimes... more
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Saturday, 5th December, 10:00am-11:00pm
Free parking today
With many shops affected by the Covid-19 restrictions, this year it is particularly important that p... more
Wednesday, 16 December 2020 - 7:30pm
Abingdon Rotary Quiz
Get together a team of six and look in advance at information on how to join this general knowledge... more
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