Armistice Day Commemoration
Armistice Day takes place on 11th November each year. It marks the day when, in 1918, the First World War came to an end. Armistice Day is commemorated by a […]
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Runaway Fair comes to town
The Runaway Fair will take place this coming Monday, 17th October from midday onwards. This historic fair, which takes place a week after the Michaelmas Fair, dates back to the […]
The Battle of the Somme: by Gareth Howell and Rick Stevens, 18th November
Abingdon County Hall Museum presents The Battle of the Somme, by BBC historical advisor Gareth Howell and WW1 relic hunter Rick Stevens. An informative talk, artefacts display and memorial evening […]
Abingdon Michaelmas and Runaway Fairs come to town!
Abingdon Michaelmas Fair will take place on Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th October from 12 noon to 11pm each day. It is the longest street fair in Europe, running from […]
MG: Racing, Rallying, Record-Breaking – Exhibition now open
MG have been in the realms of motorsport since their inception in the 1920’s. Fighting against the biggest names in Motorsport including Ferrari, Alfa Romeo and Bugatti, MG has been part of an […]
Saturday 1st October: Freedom of the Vale to be exercised in Abingdon
The following press release has been received from the Vale of White Horse District Council: Local residents and visitors are invited to attend a march through Abingdon on Saturday 1st […]
Abingdon Michaelmas and Runaway Fairs
Abingdon’s autumn street Fairs will soon be in town. The Michaelmas Fair – which runs from the Market Place through the High Street and the entire length of Ock Street, […]
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 2016 Abingdon Heritage Festival with Heritage Open Days – on 10 September […]
Guildhall Development Open Day – 23rd July 2016
The Guildhall Development Project has now received official planning permission and listed building consent. Detailed technical design is taking place ahead of building tenders being requested. The Council has consulted […]
Council Meeting – Rainbow Flag
The Leader of the Council, Cllr Mike Badcock, has issued the following statement: “The Council debated a motion at its Council meeting on Wednesday that ‘Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council source a […]
