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Abingdon-on-Thames (/ ˈ æ b ɪ ŋ d ən / AB-ing-dən), commonly known as Abingdon, is a historic market town and civil parish on the River Thames in the Vale of the White Horse district of Oxfordshire, England.
Located 6 miles south of Oxford, Abingdon–on–Thames is a quaint, bustling market town nestled on the river Thames just waiting to be explored. Steeped in history and dating back to the Saxon era, Abingdon-On-Thames is a rare gem.
- Oxfordshire
- Abingdon Abbey. Abingdon is named for its abbey, founded in the 7th century by one of the Kings of the West Saxons. The abbey held real importance in its first centuries as it was endowed by a line of Anglo-Saxon kings, but was wrecked by the Danes in the 9th century and sequestrated by Alfred the Great shortly after because he defeated the Danes, and didn’t feel that he was properly rewarded by the monks for his efforts!
- Abbey Meadow. Bounded by the Thames to the south, Abbey Meadow is an endearing park starting at the end of the Abbey Close. You can visit for a riverside walk (dodging the geese!)
- Abingdon County Hall Museum. The arcaded County Hall on the south side of the Town Square is a Baroque wonder, completed in 1682 and designed by a student of Christopher Wren, Christopher Kempster, who worked on St Paul’s Cathedral.
- St Helen’s Church. From the Thames, the spire of the Grade I St Helen’s Church is the main feature of Abingdon’s silhouette. The earliest portions of the building are 12th and 13th century, even if the church’s origins are known to go back as far as the 7th century.
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May 15, 2024 · Abingdon-on-Thames, town (parish), Vale of White Horse district, administrative county of Oxfordshire, historic county of Berkshire, south-central England. It lies south of Oxford at the confluence of the Rivers Thames and Ock. The town was founded by the Saxons and grew up around a Benedictine.
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Today, Abingdon is a quiet, rural town in Oxfordshire, a unique piece of England at its finest and a great place to visit. Find out more at our Visitor Information Centre on Bridge Street,...
Holding claim to ‘the oldest, continuously inhabited town in England’, Abingdon is a delight to visit. Stroll around the town and soak in the wealth of architecture, historical treasures, shopping, independent stores and of course the beautiful Thames river.
