Retro Fair at the Guildhall
Ruby’s Retro Fair at the Guildhall, held for the first time today, was a hit with the hundreds of visitors who enjoyed the quirky mix of vintage clothing, china, linen, kitchenware and jewellery.
Music in the Park sell out success
There was a great turnout yesterday evening for the Music in the Park event run by Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council. All three thousand tickets were sold, and the lovely weather saw a full house gather with their picnics in the Abbey Grounds.
The audience ranged from 8 months to 80, and fuelled by the twin delights of candy floss and Loose Cannon’s finest ales, they sang along and danced enthusiastically to the various acts including Blues Brothers and Michael Buble tribute acts and local bands the Prisoners of Katriona and Elkie.
The evening was rounded off by the Abingdon Band, accompanied by three choirs, reprising the Last Night of the Proms and the grand finale was the fantastic firework display lighting up the sky above Abbey Meadow.
Music in the Park sold out
Music in the Park tickets are now sold out so there should be a great atmosphere tonight at the Abbey Grounds. HAVE A GREAT EVENING!
Abingdon County Hall Museum has officially reopened
Abingdon County Hall Museum was officially reopened following the completion of the Heritage Lottery funded refurbishment of the Grade I Listed building by H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO on 8th March 2013
Choose Abingdon AGM
Choose Abingdon Partnership will be holding their AGM earlier than usual this year. Instead of the October date which has been the norm up to now the Partnership are holding a May AGM so that funders and the public can see the report on the financial year 2012-13 and the plans for the present year before they are too far under way. In the early years Choose Abingdon had a three year funding arrangement and a strict year-on-year cycle was not necessary but in the current climate funding is only likely to be a one year commitment and it’s important that the AGM, which is our principal way to communicate our achievements and plans, fits in with the annual financial cycle which our funders have to adhere to.
The AGM will be at the Guildhall on May 21st at 7pm.
Markets in Abingdon-on-Thames
A market town that still loves its markets
Abingdon-on-Thames is a market town that still enjoys the unique atmosphere of a lively market. Our town centre has a lovely Market Places run by the town council and overlooked by the beautiful County Hall.
The Market Place hosts a range of community events and stalls through the year, together with a weekly Charter market, a monthly Farmers’ Market which takes place on the third Friday of the month, as well as regular craft fairs.
Local Excellence Markets also take place throughout the year, organised by Abingdon Events Partnership. For more information please see here.
The Market Place is available for use by local community groups to give out information, who have charitable purposes or who operate on a not-for-profit basis. In order to use the Market Place for an event you need to make a booking with the Town Council well in advance. For more information and booking forms please see here.
Abingdon Craft Fair
The Abingdon-on-Thames Craft Market takes place at Abingdon Market Place. December is the market focusing on Christmas, one week after Christmas lights main switch on and celebration. Summer Craft Market has real style […]
Abingdon Farmers’ Market
Have a look at the list of traders and bear in mind that many of them take orders in advance. The Thames Valley Farmers’ Market visits Abingdon Market Place on […]
Monday Charter Market
By Royal Charter, Monday is the town’s traditional market day with a wide variety of good quality produce and goods available weekly. This is one of the oldest markets in England […]
Former County Police Station, Bridge Street
About to be remodelled at the time of writing as part of the Old Gaol development, the former County Police Station dominates the west side of Bridge Street. It was […]
Cycling Festival Success
Lots of lycra in the Market Place as Freewheeling Cycle Festival go-ers gathered for their annual celebration of all things cycling on Sunday. Super-keen 50 milers rubbed bike tyres with […]
About the Museum
The County Hall, completed in 1682, is on the south side of Abingdon Market Place. It was built by stonemason Christopher Kempster, who worked with Sir Christopher Wren on rebuilding […]
Schools
Following the latest government announcement Abingdon Museum will be closed until further notice. Whilst the Museum is closed, there are many online ways to interact with the Museum: Abingdon Museum […]
