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

22 Jul 2020

Proof of Life – Foreign Pension Checking Service during the Coronavirus Outbreak.

Due to the current closure to the public of Abingdon Town... more

17 Jul 2020

Have your say on the future plans for Vale of White Horse

Please see the below from The Vale of White Horse District... more

02 Jul 2020

Bob Frampton prize competition

Abingdon Museum are running the Bob Frampton prize... more

24 Jun 2020

Museum Crafts in Lockdown - Raffle

We hope you’re enjoying the crafting sessions made by our... more

22 Jun 2020

Abingdon-on-Thames in 100 words

We all have a story to tell about our town, and Abingdon... more

Exploring Abingdon

Thomas Cromwell and Abingdon

Thomas Cromwell, painted by Hans Holbein the Younger The 28th of July 2020 is the 480th anniversary... more
Museum Team in Lockdown Stories...

As the lockdown restrictions begin to ease, a partial return to our pre-Covid lives seems possible.... more
Museum Online Craft Session: Pets on Parade

Have you ever wanted your own perfect pet? Let your imagination run wild and join in more of our cra... more
Museum Online Craft session: Up in the Air

We've looked at tiny creatures that creep, crawl and scuttle. Now we're going to have fun making thi... more
Museum Team in Lockdown Stories

“Ausnahmesituation” is one of those portmanteau words which the Germans find so handy. “Ausnahme” me... more
The Islamic Glass at Abingdon Museum

Most of the objects in the museum collections originate in or around Abingdon. One object on displa... more
Museum Crafts in Lockdown - Raffle

We hope you’re enjoying the crafting sessions made by our volunteer crafting team and making craft a... more
The Museum Team in Lockdown - Part 2

Although the lockdown measures have just been eased a little, Abingdon Museum has to remain closed f... more

The Cunning Little Vixen, a special screening and talk by Geoff Dunbar

The Cunning Little Vixen, a special screening and talk by Geoff Dunbar Wednesday, 1st Nove... more
Mayoral events - Tickets selling fast for Race Night

The Mayor of Abingdon-on-Thames, Cllr Alice Badcock, is organising a Charity Race Night at Edward Br... more
Mayor' of Abingdon-on- Thames Charity Quiz

There are still some tickets left for the Mayor's Charity Quiz evening - but you need to get in quic... more
Heritage Festival and Heritage Open Days 10-11 September

The year is 1416 and the Market Place is alive with activity. Welcome to Medieval Abingdon - the 201... more
Sun shines on the Mayor's June Ball

The Mayor of Abingdon-on-Thames gave a June Ball to raise money for her charities, Little Troopers a... more
Local Excellence Market Saturday 28th September

This is a Saturday to head into the town centre for the excellence market where local food prod... more
Christmas Extravaganza this Saturday 28th November

This Saturday the 28th November 2015 is the Abingdon-on-Thames annual Christmas Extravaganza. Below... more
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council Official Guide

The Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council Official Guide is now available to download. If you live in the... more

Thomas Cromwell and Abingdon

Thomas Cromwell, painted by Hans Holbein the Younger The 28th of July 2020 is the 480th anniversary... more
Museum Team in Lockdown Stories...

As the lockdown restrictions begin to ease, a partial return to our pre-Covid lives seems possible.... more
Museum Online Craft Session: Pets on Parade

Have you ever wanted your own perfect pet? Let your imagination run wild and join in more of our cra... more
Museum Online Craft session: Up in the Air

We've looked at tiny creatures that creep, crawl and scuttle. Now we're going to have fun making thi... more
Museum Team in Lockdown Stories

“Ausnahmesituation” is one of those portmanteau words which the Germans find so handy. “Ausnahme” me... more
The Islamic Glass at Abingdon Museum

Most of the objects in the museum collections originate in or around Abingdon. One object on displa... more
The Museum Team in Lockdown - Part 2

Although the lockdown measures have just been eased a little, Abingdon Museum has to remain closed f... more
The Bob Frampton Prize

We hope you are all well and keeping safe under our current Coronavirus, COVID – 19 pandemic. After... more

Museum Team in Lockdown Stories...

As the lockdown restrictions begin to ease, a partial return to our pre-Covid lives seems possible.... more
Museum Online Craft Session: Pets on Parade

Have you ever wanted your own perfect pet? Let your imagination run wild and join in more of our cra... more
Museum Online Craft session: Up in the Air

We've looked at tiny creatures that creep, crawl and scuttle. Now we're going to have fun making thi... more
The Islamic Glass at Abingdon Museum

Most of the objects in the museum collections originate in or around Abingdon. One object on displa... more
Museum Crafts in Lockdown - Raffle

We hope you’re enjoying the crafting sessions made by our volunteer crafting team and making craft a... more
The Museum Team in Lockdown - Part 2

Although the lockdown measures have just been eased a little, Abingdon Museum has to remain closed f... more
The Bob Frampton Prize

We hope you are all well and keeping safe under our current Coronavirus, COVID – 19 pandemic. After... more
Admiral Bowyer and the Glorious First of June

One of the splendid treasures in the Town Council’s possession is the two-handled vessel known as t... more

Lloyd and Rose Buck: Our Life With Birds

Sir David Attenborough – ’The Bucks are remarkable people because when they do imprint, they form a... more
Food stalls - Monday market on 30th March

The traditional Monday market will take place as usual this Monday, 30th March. However in line wit... more
Local Excellence Market

This Saturday market brings local craftspeople and local produce to town. Any time before 3 pm come... more
Abingdon Michaelmas Fair two days

This traditional fair opens at midday and will be open Monday and Tuseday afternoon and evening unti... more
Give driving a miss for a day and be in with a chance to win a prize

Sunday 22 September is World Car Free day and South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district cou... more
Abingdon Michaelmas and Runaway Fairs come to town!

Abingdon Michaelmas Fair will take place on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th October from 12 noon to 11pm... more
Abingdon Flood Defences - Proposals for Temporary Flood Barrier

Abingdon Flood Defences - Proposals for Temporary Flood Barrier Abingdon Town Council has organised... more
Music in the Park Saturday 1st June – Tickets Selling Fast!

With just over 2 weeks to go until our popular Music in the Park event make sure you get your ticket... more

Events

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Monday, 3rd August, 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

Wednesday, 5 August 2020 - 9:30am

Rhymetime

For pre-school children and their grown up. join us for rhymes that develop pre reading skills

Wednesday, 5 August 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

Wednesday, 5th August, 10:30am-5:15pm

Low-cost Community Acupuncture @ Guildhall

Low-cost community acupuncture comes to Abindgon, weekly at The Guildhall. Just £16.50 per session.... more

Wednesday, 5 August 2020 - 11:00am

Rhymetime

Rhymetime for pre school children and their grown ups to develop pre reading skills

Wednesday, 5 August 2020 - 7:00pm

RSC Live: The Comedy of Errors (Delayed Live)

“So I to find a mother and a brother In quest of them, unhappy, lose myself”. How do any of us reall... more

From Wednesday, 5th August to Wednesday, 1st September, 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, 6th August, 2:00pm-2:45pm

Museum Online Craft session: Up in the Air

We've looked at tiny creatures that creep, crawl and scuttle. Now we're going to have fun making thi... more

Thursday, 6 August 2020 - 8:00pm

Experience a Quaker Meeting

Silence is valued by Quakers because it allows us for a while to be aware of the inner and deeper me... more

Thursday, 6th August, 8:00pm-9:00pm

Thursday Evening Quaker Meeting

Abingdon Quakers invite you to join us to experience a Quaker Meeting. Everyone is most welcome for... more

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Thursday, 6th August, 2:00pm-2:45pm

Museum Online Craft session: Up in the Air

We've looked at tiny creatures that creep, crawl and scuttle. Now we're going to have fun making thi... more

Thursday, 20th August, 2:00pm-2:45pm

Museum Online Craft Session: Pets on Parade

Have you ever wanted your own perfect pet? Let your imagination run wild and join in more of our cra... more

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