Welcome to Abingdon-on-Thames
Welcome to Abingdon-on-Thames, the historic market town set in rural Oxfordshire next to the Thames and near to Oxford. Browse this website to discover more about the ancient streets and sites, riverside walks, activities and events in our town. Abingdon is famed for its Bun Throwing, a unique tradition which marks major royal occasions and dates back over 250 years. This website will help you find out more about our beautiful, lively market town.
Who do I contact?
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council deals with a range of services in the town and details of these can be found in the menus at the top of this page. We get a lot of queries for services which are dealt with by other councils and we are unfortunately not able to help with these.
For the Registrar, roads, parking, schools, libraries, recycling centres, social care, families and children and a range of other services you will need to contact Oxfordshire County Council.
For waste collection, council tax, planning, car parks, housing, housing and council tax benefit, licensing, environmental health and may sports activities including the outdoor pool you will need to contact the Vale of White Horse District Council.
These lists of services are not exhaustive but will hopefully help you to find the right council to help with your enquiry. Further details can also be found here.
Abingdon Town Council – Our Vision
Abingdon Town Council’s vision is to develop an inclusive community so that Abingdon is the place where everyone wants to live and where the wellbeing of residents is prioritised. In developing this community, the town will be one which is environmentally sustainable, vibrant, resilient, and safe.
Our key objectives
1. To respond effectively and speedily to the climate emergency.
2. To develop a resilient, sustainable town that will provide a home for residents now and in the future.
3. To manage the Council’s assets efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the community now and in the future.
4. To work with community partners to support those who are vulnerable and in need and to create opportunities to increase social inclusivity.
Find out more about Abingdon’s history
Abingdon is one of the oldest settlements in England. Find out more about the history of our town here.