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Please note that, due to operational adjustments, the Visitor Information Centre will close at 12 noon on Wednesday 24 June and Thursday 25 June. Council services remain available during this time and enquiries can still be made by email at...
Oswald Jennings Couldrey is Abingdon’s best-known twentieth-century artist. He was born into a local family of seed merchants and agricultural suppliers which for several generations had included musicians, scholars and teachers, especially at Abingdon School, then Roysse’s School. Oswald went up to Pembroke College, Oxford as an Abingdon Scholar, then gained a teaching qualification and […]
Pat Russell and Janet Boulton were both acclaimed artists who lived in Abingdon for many years. In 1986, they both attended a paper making workshop at Oxford Polytechnic (later Oxford Brookes University). Inspired by the possibilities of this medium, they decided to set up their own paper making studio and start creating art using paper […]
Abingdon Astronomical Society is having a 'Beginners Meeting' on Monday 23rd February. The meeting starts at 8.00pm at the Methodist Church Hall, Dorchester Crescent, Abingdon, OX14 2AH. All welcome. Details can be found at www.abingdonastro.org.uk
Coffee and cake, or tea and a bacon sarnie if you prefer, and all for a good cause! Good parking, free wi-fi. Every Weds morning (but check local F'book for any exceptions) - in Drayton Village Hall, Lockway, OX14 4LF
Community coffee morning - to raise funds for village hall and other good causes. Tea, coffee, cake (or 3?!) maybe even a bacon sarnie?! Running weekly now on Weds mornings.
The adult journey is for adults 18 years and over who are navigating life with diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD. It is also for partners and close friends of adult ADHDers who are looking for ways to help and support their loved ones. If you are interested in attending this meeting and/or interested in finding out […]
An outdoor fitness session designed for post-natal participants Exercises will consist of fast walking, jogging and a bit of running with or without the buggy, but feel free to do what makes you feel comfortable. I give everyone the option as most people won't be at the running stages just yet! We do a mixture […]
Returning to cinemas for the first time in over a decade, Helen Mirren plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Olivier and Tony Award® -winning hit production, directed by Stephen Daldry. For 60 years, Queen Elizabeth II met with each of her 12 prime ministers in a private weekly meeting. This meeting is known as The […]
This six-week course inspired by Oswald Couldrey - arguably Abingdon's most famous artist and poet of the 20th century - offers a journey through drawing, poetry, photography and contemporary painting techniques. Running every Friday from 20 February to 27 March, 10am to 12pm in the Museum Kempster Room, there are 10 places available for this […]
Step through the doors of our new Friday academy and discover the wonderful world of performing arts. Our project-based learning approach in musical theatre, film and drama nurtures skills for stage, screen, and the everyday scene. Our exciting creative projects and performance experiences, run by our specialist teachers, allow your child to take on fun […]
The Grim Dark Gaming Society has been going since January 2023 and provides facilities and equipment for Science Fiction and table-top gaming. We provide a space to discuss, paint and play fantasy and sci-fi games. We also offer a safe place to play, paint and meet like-minded people with the same interest. Beginners and experienced […]
Join us for a conversation with author and photographer Jim Donahue, where he’ll speak about his book The Thames Valley: Past, Present, and Future--A Snapshot of English Life, as well as share photographs he’s taken of the area. There will be a Q&A session as well as an opportunity to buy a signed copy of […]
Banish the Winter Blues as The Carpathians Big Band provides an evening full of fantastic dance music; a blend of your favourite Swing, Blues and contemporary music - loaded with fabulous hits across all genres, you're sure to be dancing to your favourites!. As well as a stage loaded with 20 talented musicians, including two […]
Coffee and cake, or tea and a bacon sarnie if you prefer, and all for a good cause! Good parking, free wi-fi. Every Weds morning (but check local F'book for any exceptions) - in Drayton Village Hall, Lockway, OX14 4LF
Community coffee morning - to raise funds for village hall and other good causes. Tea, coffee, cake (or 3?!) maybe even a bacon sarnie?! Running weekly now on Weds mornings.
Do you want to improve your public speaking? Join us and learn how to be a better communicator. Toastmasters is a nonprofit organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping people develop communication, public speaking and leadership skills.
An outdoor fitness session designed for post-natal participants Exercises will consist of fast walking, jogging and a bit of running with or without the buggy, but feel free to do what makes you feel comfortable. I give everyone the option as most people won't be at the running stages just yet! We do a mixture […]
Looking to meet new people in a relaxed, natural setting — without the pressure of dating apps or speed dating? Made2Meet invites you to a friendly, hosted social evening designed for singles aged 35–55+ who want to connect in a comfortable and welcoming environment. This is not speed dating. There are no awkward spotlights or […]
An announcement in the local paper tells its readers that a murder is to occur. It confirms the date, place and time. The murder does happen - but the victim is an unknown visitor. What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities - with Miss Marple on hand to help the […]
This six-week course inspired by Oswald Couldrey - arguably Abingdon's most famous artist and poet of the 20th century - offers a journey through drawing, poetry, photography and contemporary painting techniques. Running every Friday from 20 February to 27 March, 10am to 12pm in the Museum Kempster Room, there are 10 places available for this […]
Step through the doors of our new Friday academy and discover the wonderful world of performing arts. Our project-based learning approach in musical theatre, film and drama nurtures skills for stage, screen, and the everyday scene. Our exciting creative projects and performance experiences, run by our specialist teachers, allow your child to take on fun […]
An announcement in the local paper tells its readers that a murder is to occur. It confirms the date, place and time. The murder does happen - but the victim is an unknown visitor. What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities - with Miss Marple on hand to help the […]
The Grim Dark Gaming Society has been going since January 2023 and provides facilities and equipment for Science Fiction and table-top gaming. We provide a space to discuss, paint and play fantasy and sci-fi games. We also offer a safe place to play, paint and meet like-minded people with the same interest. Beginners and experienced […]
An announcement in the local paper tells its readers that a murder is to occur. It confirms the date, place and time. The murder does happen - but the victim is an unknown visitor. What follows is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed identities - with Miss Marple on hand to help the […]
Abingdon Artists spring exhibition of recent work. Work for sale, including browser items and cards. Demonstrations by our members - check website for details. Free entry.
Abingdon Astronomical Society have a meeting on Monday 9th March when Prof. Patrick Roche (University of Oxford) will give a talk titled 'Supernovae Observations Seen With JWST' We meet at the Methodist Church Hall, Dorchester Crescent, Abingdon, OX14 2AH. Start time 8.00pm. All welcome. Details at www. abingdonastro.org.uk
Community coffee morning - to raise funds for village hall and other good causes. Tea, coffee, cake (or 3?!) maybe even a bacon sarnie?! Running weekly now on Weds mornings.
Coffee and cake, or tea and a bacon sarnie if you prefer, and all for a good cause! Good parking, free wi-fi. Every Weds morning (but check local F'book for any exceptions) - in Drayton Village Hall, Lockway, OX14 4LF
Abbey Cinema in Abingdon are showing a new film about Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp, "Gentle Angry Women", followed by a Q&A with the director, Barbara Santi of Folklife Films. It follows 3 teenage women as they learn about Greenham Common Peace Camp for the first time, and realise the parallels with their own activism […]
An outdoor fitness session designed for post-natal participants Exercises will consist of fast walking, jogging and a bit of running with or without the buggy, but feel free to do what makes you feel comfortable. I give everyone the option as most people won't be at the running stages just yet! We do a mixture […]
We're pleased to welcome back to The Unicorn Theatre Honey & the Bear who have been a tour de force on the UK Folk Festival circuit in recent years. The British folk and roots duo combine delicately interweaving vocal harmonies with emotive and evocative songwriting. With a diverse range of sounds and textures,and rhythms that […]
This six-week course inspired by Oswald Couldrey - arguably Abingdon's most famous artist and poet of the 20th century - offers a journey through drawing, poetry, photography and contemporary painting techniques. Running every Friday from 20 February to 27 March, 10am to 12pm in the Museum Kempster Room, there are 10 places available for this […]
Step through the doors of our new Friday academy and discover the wonderful world of performing arts. Our project-based learning approach in musical theatre, film and drama nurtures skills for stage, screen, and the everyday scene. Our exciting creative projects and performance experiences, run by our specialist teachers, allow your child to take on fun […]
As spring emerges in Abingdon, our beginner-friendly Couch to 5K group gathers just before the town wakes. We meet at 8am each Saturday, right before Abingdon parkrun, moving to 8.45am from week 5. Across nine easy-going weeks, supportive run leaders guide you from first steps to a confident 5K. The pace is gentle, the atmosphere […]
The Grim Dark Gaming Society has been going since January 2023 and provides facilities and equipment for Science Fiction and table-top gaming. We provide a space to discuss, paint and play fantasy and sci-fi games. We also offer a safe place to play, paint and meet like-minded people with the same interest. Beginners and experienced […]
Structured, engaging music lessons for children aged 2–7 - come and try a lesson! What makes the Yamaha Music Education System special: *Comprehensive learning: From beginner to advanced levels, including playing piano/keyboard, singing, listening, theory, and creativity *Group learning: Children thrive in a motivating, musical environment, with individual piano lessons introduced at the right stage. […]
The Oxen Bar & Grill (Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South, Abingdon) is hosting a Mother’s Day 3-Course Carvery on Sunday 15th March from 12pm–3pm. The meal includes a starter, carvery main, dessert, and hot drinks for £28.95 per person, with a children’s price of £14.99 for under 12s. To book, guests can scan the QR […]
Abingdon Astronomical Society have a 'Beginners Meeting' on Monday 16th March. We meet at the Methodist Church Hall, Dorchester Crescent, Abingdon, OX14 2AH. The meeting starts at 8.00pm. All welcome. Details at www.abingdonastro.org.uk
Avebury, its ancient stones and burial mounds have been the subject of speculation and exploration for centuries. In this talk Nick will reveal the story of a landscape that almost four hundred years after the antiquary John Aubrey first encountered and is still giving up its secrets. She is the National Trust archaeologist for the […]
Community coffee morning - to raise funds for village hall and other good causes. Tea, coffee, cake (or 3?!) maybe even a bacon sarnie?! Running weekly now on Weds mornings.
Coffee and cake, or tea and a bacon sarnie if you prefer, and all for a good cause! Good parking, free wi-fi. Every Weds morning (but check local F'book for any exceptions) - in Drayton Village Hall, Lockway, OX14 4LF
The adult journey is for adults 18 years and over who are navigating life with diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD. It is also for partners and close friends of adult ADHDers who are looking for ways to help and support their loved ones. If you are interested in attending this meeting and/or interested in finding out […]
An outdoor fitness session designed for post-natal participants Exercises will consist of fast walking, jogging and a bit of running with or without the buggy, but feel free to do what makes you feel comfortable. I give everyone the option as most people won't be at the running stages just yet! We do a mixture […]
Join Dr Cathy Wield as she talks about Unshackled Mind; a doctor's story of trauma, liberation & healing. Cathy was an A&E doctor who endured years as a psychiatric patient, diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression. Her book outlines her extraordinary journey to freedom and the remarkable healing that followed. Tickets £2, including a welcome drink, are available from Abingdon […]
This six-week course inspired by Oswald Couldrey - arguably Abingdon's most famous artist and poet of the 20th century - offers a journey through drawing, poetry, photography and contemporary painting techniques. Running every Friday from 20 February to 27 March, 10am to 12pm in the Museum Kempster Room, there are 10 places available for this […]
Step through the doors of our new Friday academy and discover the wonderful world of performing arts. Our project-based learning approach in musical theatre, film and drama nurtures skills for stage, screen, and the everyday scene. Our exciting creative projects and performance experiences, run by our specialist teachers, allow your child to take on fun […]
We will be delighted to welcome all to a concert celebrating the life and work of 20th Century English Composer Gerald Finzi on the 70th anniversary year of his death. The concert will feature his popular Eclogue, the Five Bagatelles for clarinet, his renowned song cycle Let Us Garlands Bring, alongside several other works. Admission is free, though booking […]
As spring emerges in Abingdon, our beginner-friendly Couch to 5K group gathers just before the town wakes. We meet at 8am each Saturday, right before Abingdon parkrun, moving to 8.45am from week 5. Across nine easy-going weeks, supportive run leaders guide you from first steps to a confident 5K. The pace is gentle, the atmosphere […]
Come and have your bike checked over by our friendly volunteers - on the 3rd Saturday of each month (except September when it is on the 26th) - under the arches of the County Hall Museum
Share spare plants and seeds you no longer need; take home something different to try for free! (You do not have to bring something if you don't have. All welcome). From strawberries to horseradish, vegetables to trees and wildflowers - there is something for everyone! Free Gardening advice too!
Through guided experimentation, students will learn to cultivate looser mark making techniques and a deeper understanding of the potential of a range of materials. Drawing from the techniques used and experience gained during the first day and a half students will create a more sustained painting on canvas to be completed on the second day. […]
Community coffee morning - to raise funds for village hall and other good causes. Tea, coffee, cake (or 3?!) maybe even a bacon sarnie?! Running weekly now on Weds mornings.
Coffee and cake, or tea and a bacon sarnie if you prefer, and all for a good cause! Good parking, free wi-fi. Every Weds morning (but check local F'book for any exceptions) - in Drayton Village Hall, Lockway, OX14 4LF
An outdoor fitness session designed for post-natal participants Exercises will consist of fast walking, jogging and a bit of running with or without the buggy, but feel free to do what makes you feel comfortable. I give everyone the option as most people won't be at the running stages just yet! We do a mixture […]
This six-week course inspired by Oswald Couldrey - arguably Abingdon's most famous artist and poet of the 20th century - offers a journey through drawing, poetry, photography and contemporary painting techniques. Running every Friday from 20 February to 27 March, 10am to 12pm in the Museum Kempster Room, there are 10 places available for this […]
Step through the doors of our new Friday academy and discover the wonderful world of performing arts. Our project-based learning approach in musical theatre, film and drama nurtures skills for stage, screen, and the everyday scene. Our exciting creative projects and performance experiences, run by our specialist teachers, allow your child to take on fun […]
We are thrilled to welcome Mishra & Deepa Shakthi to Harwell Village Hall. In 2022, Danny Kyle award winning global-folk band Mishra began a new cross cultural collaboration with international fusion vocalist Deepa Shakthi. The resulting album 'Turn O Spinning Wheel', set for release in October 2025, is brimming with multilingually reimagined folk songs, new […]
As spring emerges in Abingdon, our beginner-friendly Couch to 5K group gathers just before the town wakes. We meet at 8am each Saturday, right before Abingdon parkrun, moving to 8.45am from week 5. Across nine easy-going weeks, supportive run leaders guide you from first steps to a confident 5K. The pace is gentle, the atmosphere […]
Join us on our weekly walk starting at The Dog's Spot. Meet new friends, hounds and human, and enjoy a relaxed stroll through Abbey meadows and along the river. Every week, weather permitting. No dogs needed!
Join us on our weekly walk starting at The Dog's Spot. Meet new friends, hounds and human, and enjoy a relaxed stroll through Abbey meadows and along the river. Every week, weather permitting. No dogs needed!
Kennington Chorale invites you to their Easter Concert Project. Entrance is free, donations in aid of St. Swithun's Bell Restoration. Come and enjoy some glorious music from Stainer's "Crucifixion" Faure, Mozart, John Rutter and more
A day long workshop for children aged 5-11, exploring drama, music, performance, voice, movement and more. 31st March, Tatham Hall, Northcourt Road from 9am-3pm
Coffee and cake, or tea and a bacon sarnie if you prefer, and all for a good cause! Good parking, free wi-fi. Every Weds morning (but check local F'book for any exceptions) - in Drayton Village Hall, Lockway, OX14 4LF
Community coffee morning - to raise funds for village hall and other good causes. Tea, coffee, cake (or 3?!) maybe even a bacon sarnie?! Running weekly now on Weds mornings.
Suntou Susso - The Future is Ancestral solo tour - An Intimate Evening with the Kora Step into an unforgettable evening with Suntou Susso, a captivating singer, performer and master of the kora - the 22-string West African harp whose sounds have enchanted listeners and carried the soul of Mandinka culture for over seven centuries. […]
Step through the doors of our new Friday academy and discover the wonderful world of performing arts. Our project-based learning approach in musical theatre, film and drama nurtures skills for stage, screen, and the everyday scene. Our exciting creative projects and performance experiences, run by our specialist teachers, allow your child to take on fun […]
Celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the MGA, one of the most successful MG models, this exhibition looks at the development of the design, the influence of speed-record breakers and experimental prototypes, and it shines a spotlight on Syd Enever, the ‘father’ of the MGA. With memories of the MG factory still present in the town, […]
As spring emerges in Abingdon, our beginner-friendly Couch to 5K group gathers just before the town wakes. We meet at 8am each Saturday, right before Abingdon parkrun, moving to 8.45am from week 5. Across nine easy-going weeks, supportive run leaders guide you from first steps to a confident 5K. The pace is gentle, the atmosphere […]
Join us on our weekly walk starting at The Dog's Spot. Meet new friends, hounds and human, and enjoy a relaxed stroll through Abbey meadows and along the river. Every week, weather permitting. No dogs needed!
The Oxen Bar & Grill (Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South, Abingdon) is hosting a Easter Day 3-Course Carvery on Sunday 5th April from 12pm–3pm. The meal includes a starter, carvery main, dessert, and hot drinks for £24.95 per person, with a children’s price of £12.99 for under 12s. To book, guests can scan the QR […]