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You can discover more about Abingdon-on-Thames, the historic, modern market town set in rural Oxfordshire using the links to the right to find out about the ancient streets, riverside walks, gourmet delights and annual festivals of the town famous for its bun throwing, a 250 year-old tradition which is our way of celebrating royal occasions.
Welcome to Abingdon-on-Thames, the historic market town set in rural Oxfordshire next to the Thames and near to Oxford. Browse this website to discover more about the ancient streets and sites, riverside walks, activities and events in our town.
Abingdon boasts a wealth of living traditions such as the famous Bun-Throwing ceremony to celebrate royal occasions, and the midsummer Election of the Mock Mayor of Ock Street in which the town comes alive with Morris Dancing and mayhem.
Events may include children’s activities at the County Hall Museum, the leisure centre, Culham Adventure Park, Snakes and Ladders soft play centre and the parks and gardens in season. Click here to access the Abingdon-on-Thames events page.
Abingdon-on-Thames is geographically in the Vale of the White Horse beneath the Old Berkshire Downs. It is eight miles from the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) to the East, a similar distance from the Cotswold AONB to the West, and the Wessex Downs which start at Steventon Hill less than five miles away.
Welcome to Abingdon County Hall Museum. Abingdon County Hall Museum’s aim is to present the history of Abingdon and the surrounding locality in the most informative, exciting and accessible way possible.
The history of town crying in Abingdon-on-Thames; Heritage Walks. Heart of Abingdon Trail; Platinum Jubilee guided walks; Public art in Abingdon-on-Thames; Regular events in Abingdon; The River Thames and local area; Travelling to and within Abingdon-on-Thames; Twin Towns; Visit Abingdon. Active travel map of Abingdon-on-Thames; Activities and ...
Abingdon-on-Thames is a vibrant market town with a population of just over 33,000 people. The town council is a parish council under the Local Government Act 1972 and is the successor authority in terms of parish functions to Abingdon Borough Council. You can find our contact details here.
Abingdon-on-Thames publishes a town guide with information about the services, shops and major activities going on in the town. Copies are available at the town centre Information Centre (OX14 3HU). Click here to download a PDF of the Town Guide.
Fees and charges. Abingdon-on-Thames Town Council has responsibility for a range of services and we aim to operate these services in an economic and efficient manner for the benefit of residents.
