The Vale of White Horse's largest town and can be reached on foot from the Thames Path or by boat from the river. By road it is only 6 miles, 10 kilometres from Oxford. Abingdon is a lovely old Market Town, with continuous historical and archaeological connections. For centuries it was dominated by a great Benedictine Abbey, larger than Westminster Abbey is today. Sadly, the Abbey was destroyed by Henry VIII in 1538 following the dissolution of the monasteries. A few of the original buildings survive close to the river.
Abingdon has a wealth of architectural styles and offers an interesting variety of places to stay. It makes an excellent base for a holiday, a short break or a day out. With riverside parks, gardens and a choice of leisure facilities including tennis, swimming, boating, fishing, waterside pubs and a Monday market.
Abingdon's intriguing museum is housed in an elegant building with stunning roof top views over Abingdon and beyond. It was built as the County Assize Court and Market House between 1678 and 1682 by Christopher Kempster, a master mason who had worked for Sir Christopher Wren on St. Paul's Cathedral.
Attraction
Abingdon Abbey
Abingdon County Hall Museum
Abingdon Museum
Kingston Bagpuize House
MG Car Club
Millets Farm Centre
Pendon Museum
Priory Cottages
Venn Mill Garford
Budget
Abbey Guest House *book online*
Premier Inn Abingdon *book online*
Caravan Park
Charity
Club
Council
Dentist
Ock Street Dental Practice
Peachcroft Dental Practice
Precinct Dental Practice
St Helens Dental Practice
Doctor
Family Health CentreLong Furlong Medical Centre
Malthouse Surgery, The Charter, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 3JY
The Surgery
Estate Agent
Abingdon Estates
Adkin
Allen & Harris
Andrews Estate Agents
Chancellors
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Results Fitness Studio
The Park Club
Inn
Plough Hotel & Restaurant
The Crown and Thistle
The Red Lion
Market
Abingdon Country Market
Abingdon Farmers Market
Abingdon Outdoor Market
Abingdon Town FC Car Boot
Peachcroft Farm Car Boot
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Brewery Tap
Broad Face (The)
Cross Keys
Lamb & Flag
Merry Miller
Mill House
Plough Inn
Spread Eagle
Thatched Tavern
The Black Horse
The Crown and Thistle
The Fox at Steventon
Vine Inn
Restaurant
Bella Napoli
Broad Face (The)
Dil Raj Restaurant
Don Giovanni
Kitsons Restaurant
Le Bistro Celte
Merry Miller
Plough Hotel & Restaurant
Plough Inn
Thai Orchid
Thatched Tavern
The Crown and Thistle
School
Abingdon School
Cothill House
Our Lady's Convent Senior School
Radley College
The Manor Preparatory School
The School of St Helen & St Katharine
Self-Catering
Kingfisher Barn Holiday Cottages
Millbrook House Citadine
Solicitor
Brobeck Hale & Dorr
Pryce Collard Chamberlain
Taxi
Auto-Taxis LtdBusbys Taxis
C B Taxis
P J Taxis
Premier Taxi Services Ltd
Top Cabs
Theatre
Vet
Sports Clubs
Abbey Sailing Club (Sailing)
Abingdon LTC (Tennis)
Appleton Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Bytomic TKD (Martial Arts)
Wootton & Boars Hill C.C (Cricket)
Shops
The Book Store Ltd
Wendy Madley Flowers
Boots
Rymans
Mathews
The Jungle
Frugal Food
Robert Stanley
Badgers
J D Sports
Halfords
Kew Health and Beauty Limited
Thorntons
Holland and Barratt
H Samuel
Superdrug
Added Ingredients
B&Q
Dreams
Specsavers
Fat Face
Hallmark Cards
The Nursery Shop
Pets At Home
Paul Viney Photography
Millets Farm Centre
Places to Stay near Abingdon
The Crown and Thistle (0.38 miles)
The Crown and Thistle lies at the centre of the market town of Abingdon. It is a traditional 17th century coaching inn surrounding a cobbled courtyard. The hotel is a listed building with recently refurbished ... More | visit website
Upper Reaches (0.47 miles)
Welcome to the Upper Reaches Hotel Abingdon.The Hotel is situated virtually on an island on the River Thames and enjoys one of the most attractive locations in Abingdon. The Upper ... More | visit website
Kingfisher Barn Holiday Cottages (0.78 miles)
What better place to spend a relaxing, romantic and stimulating break than at our range of stunning Holiday Cottages or fabulous Barn Conversions in ancient Abingdon, Oxfordshire? All of our self-catering ... More
Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel (1.73 miles)
Situated in the heart of the Thames Valley, only 9.5 km (6 miles) south of Oxford, the hotel, with its unusual and interesting architecture, prides itself on personal service.
Offering all the ... More
The Red Lion (2.26 miles)
We are a village inn with guest accommodation, access to rooms is separate from the main building so there are no restrictions due to pub hours. All rooms are en-suite ... More
Rafters (2.30 miles)
B&B Rafters combines the comfort of staying with friends with the stylish touches you expect from a contemporary hotel. We are the proud holders of five AA Stars and a ... More
Foxcombe Lodge Hotel (2.51 miles)
For a comfortable stay located in peaceful surroundings yet 4 miles from Oxford & Abingdon, we are the place for you.
Foxcombe Lodge Oxford, was officially opened in July 1985 by his ... More
Dog House Hotel (2.89 miles)
Situated in the heart of the Oxforshire countryside, the Dog House has 20 en-suite bedrooms and traditional bar and restaurant. 20 minutes from university city of Oxford and 10 minutes from ... More
Sherwood (3.35 miles)
Sherwood is a newly built country house, set in six acres of woodland, in the heart of Oxford's countryside. It offers a perfect setting, overlooking the adjacent Frilford Heath Golf ... More
Plough Hotel & Restaurant (3.45 miles)
Clifton Hampden is an attractive Thames-side village. This 16th Century Inn is close to the river Thames, 4 miles east of abingdon, 8 miles south of Oxford city. The Bar serves a good choice of real ales ... More | visit website
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