Abingdon-on-Thames has accommodation of all kinds from traditional hotels in the town centre, B&Bs in simple but elegant townhouses, efficient modern hotels near the major routes and charming rural B&Bs in the surrounding countryside.
Holiday accommodation in or close to the town centre includes the Crown and Thistle Hotel, Cosener's House Hotel, B&Bs on East St Helen Street, Abbey...
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Abingdon-on-Thames publishes its Town Guide with information about the services, shops and major activities going on in the town. A copy has been delivered to every household but there are also copies available at the Visitor and Community Information Centre.
Click here to download a PDF of the Town Guide. The published address of the Information Centre is Guildhall. Due to building works...
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Abingdon-on-Thames is located in the centre of England, on the River Thames and makes a great base for a holiday in the UK. London is about an hour away and many famous attractions can be visited as an easy day trip, such as Royal Windsor, Shakespeare's Stratford, the ancient ridgeway and the mysterious Stonehenge.
Traveline offers travel advice and guidance to help with planning a journey to get...
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Abingdon-on-Thames has a strong claim to be England’s oldest town. Archaeological digs have shown that this was one of the earliest areas in which our hunter-gatherer ancestors first began to lead more settled lifestyles, attracted by the food and trading opportunities that the confluence of the River Stert, River Ock with the River Thames provided. Object evidence on display in town includes...
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With more living traditions than you can shake a handkerchief at, Abingdon-on-Thames is the stage for a number of events that no-one fully understands, but everyone loves. From the community craziness of our unique Bun-Throwing tradition to the day-long Morris marathon of the Election of the Mayor Ock Street, there are hidden meanings from the past in so many of the events that form part of our...
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Abingdon-on-Thames has wonderful outdoor spaces that can be enjoyed by the brave and sporty visitor, but it also has plenty of places that are great to just relax, stroll in, or watch the river go by from a comfortable bench.Take your pick and have the kind of day that suits you, in our parks, riverside areas, Market Place cafés or at our swimming pools and sports centres.
From Tuesday to...
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Abingdon-on-Thames has a lively community life. Day, weekend and week long festivals are held throughout the year. Individuals and town societies contribute to the calendar with support from the town administration.
January New Years Day walks, March Abingdon Model Railway Show, Fairtrade Fortnight, Abingdon Science Festival, April Head of the River Race, Freewheeling Cycling Festival, Festival...
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Abingdon has close links, built up over many years, with its four twin towns: Argentan, France; Lucca, Italy; Schongau, Germany and Sint-Niklaas, Belgium.
There are also close connections with Colmar in France which is twinned with the Vale of White Horse District Council.
Argentan was Abingdon's first twin town with whom it twinned in 1956.
Argentan is a town in Southern Normandy, comparative...
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There are some memorable pieces of modern public art in the town. Notable modern sculptures can be viewed in Bury Street, near one entrance to the Abbey grounds, and behind the Abbey grounds in Thames View. Also, find pieces on buildings and at ground level such as at Ock Bridge Place and at the MG garden. District Council has taken the initiative to place items. A map and a cycle tour of these...
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