Latest news: Abbey Buildings – closure of passageway from Thames St to Checker Walk
From 21st July 2026, the popular and highly used short cut and passageway ( historically named The Slype) from Thames Street to Checker Walk by the Abbey Buildings is closed for health and safety reasons. This is whilst the refurbishment...
Exhibition now starting on Saturday 11th July Following on from last year’s Roman exhibition, we will continue the story of the Abingdon area and its people through the Anglo-Saxon period and give a more detailed context to the significant Anglo-Saxon artefacts in the Museum’s permanent display, such as the rare 7th century gold ring with […]
Join us in making string and foil pictures with jewel like colours and create your own framed picture of a Summery scene. Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm & 1:30pm to 3:30pm Drop in session, booking not required. FREE entry (suggested donation £1 per child). Location: Museum Basement Our volunteer-run family activities are a great way to […]
Kayleigh O’Donnell is an Abingdon potter and recent Great Pottery Throw Down quarter finalist.The exhibition 'Cherished Clay' will showcases Kayleigh's creative work whilst on the television series as well as her recent makes. Please join her on the first day of this exhibition, Saturday 8th August, for a Children's art workshop in the Museum Basement. […]
Join me for free, drop-in children’s clay workshops filled with creativity and fun! In this activity young makers can learn how to create a pinch pot and use a range of tools to design a beautiful summer-themed pot. Clay is included with the workshop, and you can take your pot home at the end of […]
We will be delving into our store of beads to make simple jewellery. We will also be raiding our cupboards to set up a ‘tube challenge’ where you can transform any cylinder into something you choose, using all our odds and ends. Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm & 1:30pm to 3:30pm Drop in session, booking not […]