Abingdon, England Attractions
Abingdon (pop. 22,000), 6mi/10km south of Oxford, is a charming town on the Thames and formerly the county town of Berkshire, which experienced its heyday during the period of the wool trade. It has a large number of interesting houses and churches, including the old two-story County Hall (1678-82; now a local museum) and the beautiful St Helen's Church (Perpendicular), with a graceful spire, double aisles and elaborately painted paneling (1390) in the Lady Chapel. Many old hospitals from the period 1446-1797 can be visited, including Christ's Hospital, founded in 1553. Abingdon also has some parts left of the once influential Benedictine abbey, which was consecrated in 675 and dissolved in 1538: the Checker Hall (13th century), the Long Gallery (about 1500) and the abbey doorway (1450).
Abingdon has several leisure and recreation facilities -White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre, Tilsley Park and the Southern Town Park. Each year in October, the centre of town is closed for Ock Street Michaelmas Fair.
Abingdon has several leisure and recreation facilities -White Horse Leisure and Tennis Centre, Tilsley Park and the Southern Town Park. Each year in October, the centre of town is closed for Ock Street Michaelmas Fair.
Abingdon County Hall
English Heritage property built in the 17th C to house the Assize Courts. It now houses the Abingdon Museum.
Abingdon County Hall
Market Place
Abingdon
England
Market Place
Abingdon
England
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Didcot, England
(Near Abingdon)
Didcot is a familiar junction on the rail lines from Oxford and Swindon. The Didcot Railway centre houses a collection of steam engines, wagons and coaches.
Didcot - Railway Centre
The Didcot Railway Centre re-creates the age of the Great Western Railway. It has steam engines, rolling stock and many other attractions.
Hours
February 16 to February 24
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
April 5 to April 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 24 to June 1
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
June 21 to September 7
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 25 to November 2
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
December 27 to January 4
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Admission relates to steam days.
Arrangements for wheelchair access are made on select days.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
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Pendon Museum
At the Pendon Museum model landscapes recapture the beauty of the English countryside and its railroads from the 1930s.
All values are in local currency
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 |
| Family | 18.00 |
| Adult | 5.50 |
| Senior over 60 | 4.50 |
| Child 16 & under | 3.50 |
| Child 6 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Steventon Priory Cottages
Steventon Priory Cottages are former monastic buildings under the ownership of the National Trust. The Great Hall of the original priory has been preserved in the South Cottage, which is available for viewing.
Steventon Priory Cottages
1 Mill Street
Steventon
Abingdon OX13 6SP
England
1 Mill Street
Steventon
Abingdon OX13 6SP
England
Hours
April 2 to September 26
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 14:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 18:00 |
Wallingford, England
(Near Abingdon)
Wallingford (pop. 6,328) is the sight of the negotiation of a treaty in 1153. Located on the western side of the River Thames, Wallingford has a notable medieval bridge across the river.The centre of the town has a 17th century arcaded town hall and the church of St Mary-le-More as well as a number of interesting shops.
Wallingford Tourist Office
Town Hall
Market Place
Wallingford OX10 0EG
England
Town Hall
Market Place
Wallingford OX10 0EG
England
Wantage, England
(Near Abingdon)
Wantage (pop. 8,899) in the Vale of the White Horse is the birthplace of Alfred the Great (849-99) King of Wessex (871-99). There is a statue of the king in the market along with a number of shops featuring 18th century facades. The town of Wantage has had a church since the 10th century on the same site including the current Church of St Peter and St Paul that dates back to the 13th century.
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