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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 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 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.

 

 

 

Latest News

10 Sep 2020
Abingdon Town Council
Sad news regarding the cancellation of the 2020 Michaelmas and Runaway Fairs
The Abingdon Michaelmas and Runaway Fairs will not take... more
05 Sep 2020
Abingdon Museum is now OPEN!
We are pleased to announce phase one of reopening to... more
03 Sep 2020
Nearly £90,000 of funding available for volunteer groups and organisations to help vulnerable residents affected by Covid-19
Released 2 September 2020  Voluntary and community sector... more
24 Aug 2020
Changes to Bus Service
Please see the below bus service changes received from the... more
24 Aug 2020
Annual Governance and Accountability Return
The draft Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR... more
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Abingdon Farmer's Market
Friday, 18th September, 8:30am-1:30pm
Farmers' Market
Delicious seasonal food and drink straight from local farms and kitchens plus plants, pottery and ot... more
From Saturday, 19th September to Sunday, 20th September, 10:00am-3:00pm
Heritage Weekend 2020
Heritage Weekend is normally one of Abingdon's popular events. This year’s event will of necessity b... more
Saturday, 19th September, 10:30am-12:30pm
Safe Cycling
Free Safe Cycling sessions available in Abingdon on Saturday's, 10.30am. Are you a novice or nervous... more
Saturday, 19 September 2020 - 10:30am
Hidden Nature at Abingdon Museum - Virtual Tours & Talks
Join us on a Facebook Live event and get a virtual journey around the galleries meeting the staff,... more
Saturday, 19th September, 7:30pm-10:30pm
Jacob & Drinkwater with support from Lucas & King
It's always a pleasure to host Jacob & Drinkwater and this will be their third Big Ginger Tom Mu... more
Monday, 21st September, 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, 23 September 2020 - 9:30am
Rhymetime
For pre-school children and their grown up. join us for rhymes that develop pre reading skills
Wednesday, 23 September 2020 - 10:30am
Low-cost Community Acupuncture @ The Guildhall
Low-cost Community Acupuncture is coming to Abingdon! From the 10th of April Holistic Health will be... more
Rhymetime
Wednesday, 23 September 2020 - 11:00am
Rhymetime
Rhymetime for pre school children and their grown ups to develop pre reading skills
Wednesday, 23 September 2020 - 7:00pm
RSC Live: Pericles
Forced to flee his native land, Pericles becomes a refugee at the mercy of sea and strangers. Scarre... more
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Saturday, 19 September 2020 - 10:30am
Hidden Nature at Abingdon Museum - Virtual Tours & Talks
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