Heritage Walks

 There is a lot happening in Market Place, Museum and Cinema this Autumn. The next town walk will be New Year's Day beating ancient bounds of the old town. 

Many townspeople get involved in aspects of the town's history and heritage notably Abingdon Civic Society - caring for the town's past, present and future https://abingdoncivicsociety.org.uk 

www.abingdonheritage.org.uk   gives the immediate past heritage weekend.and will have information on future festivals

In addition to the active Civic Society the local archaeological and history society contributes massively to this town site with research and information on buildings and people.

With around 200 listed buildings in the town centre alone, Abingdon-on-Thames is a fascinating place to stroll around and find hidden gems. On the history section find out about nteresting vernacular architecture and visit the places where events (some pleasant, some violent and bloodthirsty) have played out in the past.

You may prefer a guide to show you round and make sure you don’t miss the best, most memorable places. Alternatively,  choose to follow a series of informative boards on a heritage trail, The Information Centre can help you find your way round. Roysse Court, 5 Bridge Street to the right of the quadrangle in front of Guildhall is Info's location.

There are picture clue trails on the Abingdon Civc Society information and also 'treasure' trails which you can down load at home.

Everyone has their own way of exploring, so choose the way you prefer to do things. The Oxtrails phone app is a popular way of finding out about each of the towns of southern Oxfordshire.

I-Footpaths and all our local and county walks sites are helpful but not essential.

Walk About Abingdon 07880 913819 offers guided walks every day. As they take you on a journey 3,000 years of history in an enjoyable way in just ninety minutes (shorter if you fix this) we'll let them off for not offering Christmas Day but the other 364 yes they can be booked. See their website and twitter  @Walk.Abingdon

Local historians and Blue Badge guides are available for groups.

There is a tradtion of a boundary walk on New Year's Day and a walk to Old Boar's Hill. Led Ramblers walks on set weekdays,check but currently second and fourth Tuesdays. For themed history walks please ask. Late May Bank Holiday is a day in which free guided walks are offered.