Guidebook for Abingdon and surrounding area
Sightseeing
A short walk through Abingdon town takes you to Abbey Close with its historic buildings and into Abbey Meadows along the river Thames. Perfect for a walk or picnic, there is also a heated outdoor pool which is normally open during the Summer months, but please check the website for updates https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/vale-of-white-horse/abbey-meadows-outdoor-pool
Abbey Close
Abbey Close A short walk through Abingdon town takes you to Abbey Close with its historic buildings and into Abbey Meadows along the river Thames. Perfect for a walk or picnic, there is also a heated outdoor pool which is normally open during the Summer months, but please check the website for updates https://www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/vale-of-white-horse/abbey-meadows-outdoor-pool
For steam train enthusiasts, Didcot Railway Centre is an 18 minute drive from the house - check their website for information and events www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
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Centre Ferroviaire de Didcot
Station RoadFor steam train enthusiasts, Didcot Railway Centre is an 18 minute drive from the house - check their website for information and events www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk
A visit to Sutton Courtenay with its history of illustrious residents is recommended and makes a good circular walk from the Marina. Explore the beautiful church & churchyard and stop for refreshment at the George and Dragon, The Swan or The Fish restaurant. Cross the river and join the Thames path back into Abingdon and continue over the bridge to return to the marina.
Sutton Courtenay
A visit to Sutton Courtenay with its history of illustrious residents is recommended and makes a good circular walk from the Marina. Explore the beautiful church & churchyard and stop for refreshment at the George and Dragon, The Swan or The Fish restaurant. Cross the river and join the Thames path back into Abingdon and continue over the bridge to return to the marina.
There is lots to do in Oxford; an open top hop-on-hop-off bus tour is highly recommended and there are plenty of walking tours, including Oxford University and Colleges. A Morse/Lewis/ Endeavour tour is also available, or the making of Harry Potter. Take your pick! https://www.visitoxford.org/
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Oxford
There is lots to do in Oxford; an open top hop-on-hop-off bus tour is highly recommended and there are plenty of walking tours, including Oxford University and Colleges. A Morse/Lewis/ Endeavour tour is also available, or the making of Harry Potter. Take your pick! https://www.visitoxford.org/
Arts & Culture
Abingdon on Thames County Hall and Museum is a restored 17th-century Baroque building overlooking the market, with exhibitions on local history.
https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/partners/abingdon-county-hall-museum
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Abingdon County Hall Museum
Market PlaceAbingdon on Thames County Hall and Museum is a restored 17th-century Baroque building overlooking the market, with exhibitions on local history.
https://www.abingdon.gov.uk/partners/abingdon-county-hall-museum
Just north of Oxford in Woodstock, Blenheim Palace is the principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough and the ancestral home and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. House and gardens open to the public- check the website for details.
https://www.blenheimpalace.com/visitus/
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Palais de Blenheim
Just north of Oxford in Woodstock, Blenheim Palace is the principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough and the ancestral home and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. House and gardens open to the public- check the website for details.
https://www.blenheimpalace.com/visitus/
Parks & Nature
Following the course of the river Thames from source to sea, the Thames Path is on the opposite side of the river to my location, but can be accessed from Abingdon town or through Sutton Courtenay. https://www.thames-path.org.uk
Thames Path
Thames PathFollowing the course of the river Thames from source to sea, the Thames Path is on the opposite side of the river to my location, but can be accessed from Abingdon town or through Sutton Courtenay. https://www.thames-path.org.uk
Food Scene
The pub is situated on the river Thames with plenty of seating inside, and a large garden with a pizza oven - perfect for a drink or meal during the summer. Good food served in the restaurant.
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Nags Head
The pub is situated on the river Thames with plenty of seating inside, and a large garden with a pizza oven - perfect for a drink or meal during the summer. Good food served in the restaurant.
The restaurant has a reputation for great Thai food at a reasonable price.
Chaba Thai Restaurant & Takeaway Abingdon
20 High StThe restaurant has a reputation for great Thai food at a reasonable price.
Good selection of craft beers and great food cooked from scratch. Live music every Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.
The Brewery Tap
42 Ock StGood selection of craft beers and great food cooked from scratch. Live music every Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.