Abingdon-on-Thames

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Welcome to the one-town website for Abingdon-on-Thames, the historic, modern market town set in rural Oxfordshire. Browse our pages to discover the ancient streets, the riverside walks, the gourmet delights and the annual festivals of the town famous for its Bun-Throwing, a unique tradition which dates back over 250 years and is our way of celebrating major royal occasions.

This website contains all the information you need to discover this beautiful, lively market town for yourself. It’s also your one-stop resource to find out all you need to enjoy community life to the full if you are already lucky enough to live here, or work here.

Latest News

23 Nov 2020

Abingdon Community Larder

The Abingdon Community Larder is open every Friday at the... more

19 Nov 2020

Enrych Volunteers needed

Enrych is a charity that supports adults with a disability... more

19 Nov 2020

Help Us Help You – Mental Health NHS campaign

We are delighted to announce that the NHS is launching its... more

12 Nov 2020

Guideposts Information Service (GIS)

The Guideposts Information Service (GIS) is a free... more

09 Nov 2020

Councillors express dismay to Chancellor about lockdown business support

The Leaders of South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse... more

Exploring Abingdon

White Christmas

Join us for this musical Christmas classic from 1954!
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Join us for a screening of the classic Star Wars film for the 40th Anniversary!
A Christmas Carol (2009)

Join us for this gorgeous animated version of the Dickens classic starring Jim Carrey.
Paddington

Relive this brilliant family film starring everyone's favourite bear.
Frozen 2

Join us for these screenings of the fantastic Disney musical Frozen 2!
How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Join us for the Jim Carrey version of the Dr Seuss classic.
Home Alone

Don't miss this screening of the classic family comedy without the family - Home Alone!
Peter Rabbit

Come and watch this hilarious family adventure on the big screen.

The Cunning Little Vixen, a special screening and talk by Geoff Dunbar

The Cunning Little Vixen, a special screening and talk by Geoff Dunbar Wednesday, 1st Nove... more
Mayoral events - Tickets selling fast for Race Night

The Mayor of Abingdon-on-Thames, Cllr Alice Badcock, is organising a Charity Race Night at Edward Br... more
Mayor' of Abingdon-on- Thames Charity Quiz

There are still some tickets left for the Mayor's Charity Quiz evening - but you need to get in quic... more
Heritage Festival and Heritage Open Days 10-11 September

The year is 1416 and the Market Place is alive with activity. Welcome to Medieval Abingdon - the 201... more
Sun shines on the Mayor's June Ball

The Mayor of Abingdon-on-Thames gave a June Ball to raise money for her charities, Little Troopers a... more
Local Excellence Market Saturday 28th September

This is a Saturday to head into the town centre for the excellence market where local food prod... more
Christmas Extravaganza this Saturday 28th November

This Saturday the 28th November 2015 is the Abingdon-on-Thames annual Christmas Extravaganza. Below... more
Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council Official Guide

The Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council Official Guide is now available to download. If you live in the... more

Museum exhibitions hope to re-open on 3rd

Have a look as lockdown status is revised. Having set up some fine new displays the Museum had to cl... more
The Abingdon Morris Tradition 1918 to 2018

In the previous article the story was told of how the Abingdon traditions of morris dancing and elec... more
The Abingdon Ichthyosaur transformed

Abingdon Museum recently hosted a research visit from two researchers at Portsmouth University, Meg... more
A new light on the Abingdon Ichthyosaur

The specimen was discovered in a local gravel pit at Oday Hill in 1988 and its current display has b... more
Pubs in Abingdon

The making of beer seems to have been one of humanities earliest achievements. It is possible that... more
Sad news regarding the cancellation of the 2020 Michaelmas and Runaway Fairs

The Abingdon Michaelmas and Runaway Fairs will not take place this year. The difficult decision to c... more
Abingdon Museum is now OPEN!

We are pleased to announce phase one of reopening to showcase the Sessions Gallery. The Cafe, Roof... more
The Russian Gun

The Russian Cannon in Albert Park in about 1900 with Trinity Church in the background. © From a pri... more

Abingdon Community Orchestra - open evening

Get in touch in advance if you would like to play with the town's community orchestra tonight. The o... more
Abingdon Rotary Quiz

Get together a team of six and look in advance at information on how to join this general knowledge... more
Abingdon Museum Temporary Closure

Abingdon Museum will be closed from Thursday 5th November 2020, in line with new government lockdow... more
Abingdon Rotary Quiz - apply in advance

Register in advance your team of six or join an existing team for the Abingdon Rotarians quiz which... more
Pubs in Abingdon

The making of beer seems to have been one of humanities earliest achievements. It is possible that... more
Sad news regarding the cancellation of the 2020 Michaelmas and Runaway Fairs

The Abingdon Michaelmas and Runaway Fairs will not take place this year. The difficult decision to c... more
Abingdon Museum is now OPEN!

We are pleased to announce phase one of reopening to showcase the Sessions Gallery. The Cafe, Roof... more
REWIND

Abingdon Museum presents selected highlights from past exhibitions: A Right Royal Bun Throwing (Apri... more

Market Day

This is the Abingdon Charter Market which offers baking, other cooked foods, groceries, fresh fruit... more
Festive Farmers' Market

Lots of fresh local produce will be on sale until 1.30 pm although so soon before Christmas orderin... more
Museum exhibitions hope to re-open on 3rd

Have a look as lockdown status is revised. Having set up some fine new displays the Museum had to cl... more
Sad news regarding the cancellation of the 2020 Michaelmas and Runaway Fairs

The Abingdon Michaelmas and Runaway Fairs will not take place this year. The difficult decision to c... more
Food stalls - Monday market on 30th March

The traditional Monday market will take place as usual this Monday, 30th March. However in line wit... more
Christmas shopping - shop local

Please see the Chamber of Commerce information on the market being held on 28th November in Market P... more
Give driving a miss for a day and be in with a chance to win a prize

Sunday 22 September is World Car Free day and South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district cou... more
Abingdon Michaelmas and Runaway Fairs come to town!

Abingdon Michaelmas Fair will take place on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th October from 12 noon to 11pm... more

Events

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See Abingdon-on-Thames high resolution map

From Tuesday, 24th November to Friday, 18th December, 11:00am-4:00pm

Artists Open Studios

Oxfordshire Artweeks at this time of year normally means getting boots on and touring artists' studi... more

Wednesday, 25 November 2020 - 9:30am

Rhymetime

For pre-school children and their grown up. join us for rhymes that develop pre reading skills

Wednesday, 25 November 2020 - 11:00am

Rhymetime

Rhymetime for pre school children and their grown ups to develop pre reading skills

Wednesday, 25th November, 11:30am-1:00pm

Little Bear's Toddler Group

Little Bears Toddler Group a unique group in the under 5's and thier parents/grandparents/childminde... more

Wednesday, 25 November 2020 - 12:45pm

Abingdon Rotary Quiz - apply in advance

Register in advance your team of six or join an existing team for the Abingdon Rotarians quiz which... more

Wednesday, 25 November 2020 - 7:15pm

Abingdon Community Orchestra - open evening

Get in touch in advance if you would like to play with the town's community orchestra tonight. The o... more

From Wednesday, 25th November to Wednesday, 22nd December, 7:30pm-11:45pm

Wednesday 19:30 Yoga Class

Join a yoga class to build flexibility and strength. Stretch out your muscles and learn to breath de... more

Saturday, 28 November 2020 - 11:00am

Christmas shopping - shop local

Please see the Chamber of Commerce information on the market being held on 28th November in Market P... more

Monday, 30th November, 7:30pm-8:45pm

Yoga Class

Join a yoga class to build flexibility and strength. Stretch out your muscles and learn to breath de... more

Wednesday, 2 December 2020 - 9:30am

Rhymetime

For pre-school children and their grown up. join us for rhymes that develop pre reading skills

See Abingdon-on-Thames high resolution map

Wednesday, 25 November 2020 - 12:45pm

Abingdon Rotary Quiz - apply in advance

Register in advance your team of six or join an existing team for the Abingdon Rotarians quiz which... more

Wednesday, 25 November 2020 - 7:15pm

Abingdon Community Orchestra - open evening

Get in touch in advance if you would like to play with the town's community orchestra tonight. The o... more

From Thursday, 3rd December to Sunday, 6th December, 10:00am-4:00pm

Museum exhibitions hope to re-open on 3rd

Have a look as lockdown status is revised. Having set up some fine new displays the Museum had to cl... more

Wednesday, 16 December 2020 - 7:30pm

Abingdon Rotary Quiz

Get together a team of six and look in advance at information on how to join this general knowledge... more

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