Guidebook for Abingdon and surrounding area
Drinks & Nightlife
The Brewery Tap
42 Ock StGood pub food
Nags Head
Beautiful garden on an island on the Thames. Great beer and great food.
Chaba Thai Restaurant & Takeaway Abingdon
20 High StSightseeing
For steam train enthusiasts - check their website for events www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
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Didcot Railway Centre
Station RoadFor steam train enthusiasts - check their website for events www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
The Thames path is on the opposite bank to our location however it is a very easy walk to Abingdon bridge to get onto the path.
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Thames Path
Thames PathThe Thames path is on the opposite bank to our location however it is a very easy walk to Abingdon bridge to get onto the path.
Oxford
There is loads to do in Oxford
https://www.visitoxford.org/
If you are interested in the history of Abingdon and or MG cars then this is definitely worth a visit; https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/partners/abingdon-county-hall-museum
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Abingdon County Hall Museum
Market PlaceIf you are interested in the history of Abingdon and or MG cars then this is definitely worth a visit; https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/partners/abingdon-county-hall-museum
Blenheim Palace
A fantastic day out.
If you are a fan of George Orwell then, the churchyard is the burial place of Eric Arthur Blair (1903–50), better known as George Orwell.
As a child he fished in a local stream.
He requested to be buried in an English country churchyard of the nearest church to where he died.
However, he died in London, and none of the local churches had any space in their graveyards. Thinking that he might have to be cremated against his wishes, his widow asked her friends whether they knew of a church that had space for him. David Astor was a friend of Orwell and was able to arrange his burial in Sutton Courtenay, a "classic English country village" as Orwell had specifically requested, as the Astor family owned the manor of Sutton Courtenay.
Sutton Courtenay
If you are a fan of George Orwell then, the churchyard is the burial place of Eric Arthur Blair (1903–50), better known as George Orwell.
As a child he fished in a local stream.
He requested to be buried in an English country churchyard of the nearest church to where he died.
However, he died in London, and none of the local churches had any space in their graveyards. Thinking that he might have to be cremated against his wishes, his widow asked her friends whether they knew of a church that had space for him. David Astor was a friend of Orwell and was able to arrange his burial in Sutton Courtenay, a "classic English country village" as Orwell had specifically requested, as the Astor family owned the manor of Sutton Courtenay.
Facilities
There is a free public slipway at the Marina where you can launch canoes, kayaks, paddle boards and small boats.
https://thames.me.uk/s01490.htm
Abingdon Marina
There is a free public slipway at the Marina where you can launch canoes, kayaks, paddle boards and small boats.
https://thames.me.uk/s01490.htm
The Abbey Meadow is a delightful park at the end of Abbey Close in Abingdon; the River Thames forms the southern boundary.
The park has a large area for informal play, a new well-equipped play area, attractive riverside walks as well as public toilets, including a 'space for change' facility. In the summer, the outdoor swimming pool and interactive water feature for children - both newly refurbished.
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Abbey Meadows leikvangur með opinberum salernum
1 Abbey ClThe Abbey Meadow is a delightful park at the end of Abbey Close in Abingdon; the River Thames forms the southern boundary.
The park has a large area for informal play, a new well-equipped play area, attractive riverside walks as well as public toilets, including a 'space for change' facility. In the summer, the outdoor swimming pool and interactive water feature for children - both newly refurbished.
The outdoor heated swimming pool will remain closed this summer due to covid-19 restrictions . https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/vale-of-white-horse/abbey-meadows-outdoor-pool
Abbey Meadows Outdoor Pool
The outdoor heated swimming pool will remain closed this summer due to covid-19 restrictions . https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/vale-of-white-horse/abbey-meadows-outdoor-pool
Local Food Store
The Co-op Food store on West St Helens Street is the nearest within walking distance;
https://finder.coop.co.uk/food/store/OX14-5BB/5-13-west-st-helens-street
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Co-op Food
Cowley RoadThe Co-op Food store on West St Helens Street is the nearest within walking distance;
https://finder.coop.co.uk/food/store/OX14-5BB/5-13-west-st-helens-street
City/town information
If you love 'Midsomer Murders'; Thame is the home of many of the filming locations.
www.visitmidsomer.com
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Thame
If you love 'Midsomer Murders'; Thame is the home of many of the filming locations.
www.visitmidsomer.com