Things To Do
Abingdon-on-Thames has lots to do at all times of year. There are activities by and on the Thames, fascinating buildings and history, charming gardens and parkland.
Following on from the longest street fair in Europe October events include drama, all the latest films and see the diary and social media for Make Music Abingdon and the Poppyfest. Poppyfest you can watch a poopy MG bringing the emblem to Market Place by 10 am. Abingdon Sea Cadets will rown this up the Thames if conditions allow. Everyone is invited to dress in red and either make poppy cakes or by them from Abingdon Scouts.
Here is a run through the year.
Come to Abingdon now for all the new release films in the town's new cinema - follow the link from The Abbey Cinema tab above and view all the films awarded the Oscars and BFTA. There are two cinemas ione at Amey Theatre has theatre link ups, travelling film festivals and shows that complement the films at Abbey Close. The town has an active film society and other screenings suitable for young or old.
Abingdon's ATOM Science Festival runs from 14th March to 22rd March 2020. This is a superb festival with nationally-known speakers. The town is a hub for physics, astronomy and many other scientific disciplines and the ATOM Science Society is involved in co-ordinating the events programme with experts.
Classical music the Maestro conducting masterclass in March links in with a competitive music festival in early May. Abingdon Jazz Festival is mid May.
There are markets, festivals and events throughout the summer and markets continue all winter even in poor weather, Please look at the diary regularly particularly for the March to October programme. Our guides, information sheets and maps will help you plan your activities while you are visiting the town.
From the Diary note the Christmas Extravaganza and Fireworks are on 30th November 2019.
Rverside walks from a network of paths and the national trail on the doorstep are relaxing at all times of year. There are led walks on two Tuesdays each month, normally second and fourth gathering before 10.30 am on Market Place.. The water splash park and heated outdoor pool are open through late Spring and Summer until early September with a picnic area and somewhere for children to play nearby. An indoor leisure centre and outdoor sports and athletics facilities of international sports standard attract people from far afield.
Please see the diary.
Monday is market day each week and Farmers' special markets are on each third Friday.
See the Civic Society website www.friendsofabingdon.org.uk for future events in the Abbey buildings. They have also designed some enjoyable observation trails.
