Venues for Hire
Abingdon-on-Thames has massive variety in over a hundred halls and rooms which can be hired for community use. There are historic buildings, community halls and school premises. Accommodation.can be very formal for conferences, talks and lectures and adapt for celebrations, with or without catering.
Guildhall
The town has held functions and receptions at Guildhall for centuries. Now, that sense of history is combined with brand new catering and hospitality services. A prime venue for marriage and partnership ceremonies, Town Council have added to the building to allow for the cinema and entertainment as well as private meetings and community events. Call in or make an appointment by phone during any afternoon or evening when the cinema is open using the Abbey Close entrance OX14 3JD (park in one of the main civic car parks two-hour free period with a displayed ticket). Guildhall and Cinema tabs on the home page or www.theabbey.ac for an appointment to view the rooms outside the peak time for films. There are lots of photos and what's on information on their social media as well. The Town Clerk's office no longer takes the booking enquiries.
Abbey Buildings
The Abbey Buildings offer the atmospheric Long Gallery, the Undercroft and the attractive garden area. The town's Unicorm Theatre, possibly available,can be viewed whenever there are drama and music performances. Abingdon Abbey.Buildings attract bookings which will be made memorable by a beautiful, historic environment, excellent for photographs. For more information go to the Friends of Abingdon (Abbey buildings Trust) website here.
County Hall Museum
Rooms are not available for general hire here but some club meetings can be booked into the MouseHole basement area to which there is a lift. Craft activities are offered here on set days and in school holidays. Art, history and subjects which fit the general purpose of the building any ideas can be discussed with the Manager or any member of staff Tuesday to Sunday.
Community Centres
Northcourt Centre Northcourt Road OX14 1NS Contact Calvin/Trina Lucy 01235 535243
Long Furlong Community Centre OX14 1XP 07976 262265
North East Abingdon Community Centre OX14 2RT 01235 537374
Preston Road Community Centre Midget Close OX14 5NR 01235 373010
St Ethelwold House East St Helen Street OX14 5EB 01235 555486
Hadland Road Community Centre OX14 3YH
Churches and Church Halls
All Saints Methodist Church 01235 529287
Peachcroft Christian Centre 01235 537606
Trinity Church 01235 520282
Pubs and Hotels with meeting/special occasion rooms
Schools with halls and theatre spaces
Abingdon and Witney College meeting and training rooms
Community Centres have ownership or a link with County Council who hold the full directory. Any Abingdon-based community centre, school, church or business which hires out rooms to the public not listed above please send in details to enquiries@abingdon.gov.uk including a link to your website and we will be glad to include it.
