Abingdon-on-Thames | Experience Oxfordshire (2024)

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Is Abingdon-on-Thames worth visiting? ›

The town sits on three rivers, offering a range of great activities. This is a town worth taking time to explore. The ancient buildings have a character and charm all of their own and the town's history is colourful and interesting.

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.

Why Abingdon is a good place to live. Abingdon, nestled between Oxford and Didcot, offers an ideal mix of countryside tranquility and urban proximity. Rich in history, you'll find a delightful mesh of the past and present in its architectural landmarks, local traditions, and vibrant attractions.

Henley-on-Thames is arguably one of the most beautiful towns in England and was recently voted by The Times as one of the best places to live in the English countryside.

Abingdon-on-Thames has a claim on being the oldest town in England. There is a neolithic settlement here and archeological evidence of the town developing on this site over thousands of years. Only Celtic settlements in Scotland and Wales are more ancient than Abingdon.

A Neolithic causewayed enclosure was found in Abingdon in 1926, dating to the 36th or 37th century BC. Abingdon Abbey was founded in Saxon times, possibly around 676, but its early history is confused by numerous legends, invented to raise its status and explain the place name.

The richest neighbourhood in Oxfordshire has almost double the net household income of the poorest. An interactive map shows the average household Abingdon Northcourt & Peachcroft has an income of £50,400 according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.

Colchester is said to be the oldest recorded town in Britain on the grounds that it was mentioned by Pliny the Elder, who died in AD 79, although the Celtic name of the town, Camulodunon appears on coins minted by tribal chieftain Tasciovanus in the period 20–10 BC.

Abingdon is one of the oldest towns in England and used to be a very busy market town. Now it is a small town right on the River Thames which is very beautiful at this point.

Which town in the UK has the lowest crime rate? ›

Sevenoaks scored first place with a crime index of 16.42. In second place is the North Yorkshire town of Harrogate, known for its spas and hot chocolate (and now – low crime index of 17.31). Not too far away is Chester, in third place of the safest cities in 2024 to buy a home.

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The air quality is generally acceptable for most individuals.

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.

With Central London extending further geographically in the north than in the south, those looking for a truly urban environment – particularly young professionals angling for a city lifestyle – will no doubt opt to live in North London, with the more suburban south attracting families and established professionals ...

The River Thames flows within a few hundred yards of the town centre, spanned by the medieval bridges which give Bridge Street its name. You can be watching the bustle of the market place over a cappuccino at 11am and strolling by the Thames by 11.05am.

About Abingdon

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Southwest Virginia, the town of Abingdon is known for its artsy vibe, historic charm, amazing food scene, and its proximity to some of the most spectacular outdoor recreation in the region.

Marlow to Windsor – 14.3 miles (22.3 Km)

Marlow is arguably set in the most beautiful stretch of the Thames Valley with the wooded slopes of Winter Hill rising on the opposite bank as you leave the town.

A resort town, Abingdon is also the state's largest burley tobacco market, and it holds livestock auctions. It is well known for its handicrafts and chinaware. The town is home to Barter Theatre (established 1933), the oldest and longest-running repertory theatre in the country.

Abingdon-on-Thames is a market town that still enjoys the unique atmosphere of a lively market. Our town centre boasts one of the most fit-for-purpose Market Places in the country, run by the Town Council.