Markets

Abingdon-on-Thames is a market town that still enjoys the unique atmosphere of a lively market. Our town centre boasts one of the most fit-for-purpose Market Places in the country, run by the Town Council. As well as the many community events and stalls that pop up here on a regular basis, there are markets, farmers' markets and craft fairs on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual cycle.

Farmers' Market on Fridays 21st June and each third Friday in the diary for local, good quality produce followed by Monday Market Day every week. At a time when we all need to think about where our food is grown, food miles, quantity of packaging markets and local traders are an asset to be supported. Many of the producers have an on line or delivery option. Local Excellence is the Saturday market next one on 29th June.

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. All the forms are here, or please call in between 9.30 am and 3.00 pm including Saturday. The organiser of any event has to carry proof that the event has a licence to trade and take money in aid of a legitimate cause.

Summer 2019 the Information Centre which takes bookings is upstairs at County Hall Museum, any member of staff will assist you at ground floor level on request.

Saturdays are popular with a programme of events so many dates are booked well ahead.
 

For further information on how to make a booking please click here.