Top Things to do in Abingdon
Top 10 Free Things to do in Abingdon, England
Discover the best top things to do in Abingdon, United Kingdom including The MG Car Club, Abbey Meadows, Radley Lakes / Thrupp Lake Trail, Abingdon County Hall Museum, Boundary House, Abbey Gardens, North Star, Little Wittenham Nature Reserve, Wittenham Clumps, Abingdon Abbey Buildings.
Restaurants in Abingdon
1. The MG Car Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
Kimber House is home to the MG Car Club - formed by the MG factory in 1930. We're the original club for MG owners, based in Abingdon and catering for all MG models. At the Club's home in Abingdon, we have various artefacts on show - from small MG models, and factory signs, to original 1930s documents and a fully restored engine. If you're in the area, come down and explore the world of MG!
Reviewed By Whoknowswhatcrazy - Drysdale, Australia
Wonderful to "call in" and immediately feel at home. Spent time enjoying memorabilia and the history we know well being MG buffs. Don't forget to sign the visitors book....
2. Abbey Meadows
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4.5 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By sandrabO5437GQ
Lovely place to go for a walk along the river over the lock to walk along the river and to where there a big children play area plus lots of places to have a picnic.also by Abby medrow carpark there the part where there the old Abby vegable area flowers beds you can have picnics here to plus it a five minutes walk to Abingdon shops
3. Radley Lakes / Thrupp Lake Trail
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By LyndaPC - Abingdon, United Kingdom
The trail goes round most of Thrupp Lake which is home to various water fowl, although dogs off leads are causing a problem. The walk is easy but not suitable for wheelchairs as there are tree roots and rough patches. Usually very peaceful there. Unfortunately yobs burnt down the Lily shaped shelter and the bird hide which were installed in 2009-10. They have not been replaced. Earth Trust hold various events there and Friends of Radley Lakes hold a tea party on End May Bank Holiday.
4. Abingdon County Hall Museum
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4.5 based on 115 reviews
Explore 6000 years of history in England’s oldest settlement. Abingdon Museum is in Abingdon’s historic centre, open 10am-4pm Tuesday to Sunday & bank holidays (closed 24 December to 2 January). The collection includes Neolithic finds through Ice Age, Roman, Saxon and Medieval artefacts to Abingdon’s industries such as Morland Brewery and MG works. They have the last MGB Roadster Special Edition off the production line in the gallery too! Set over four floors, the main exhibition is on the first floor with the Abingdon Ichthyosaur up on the second, alongside the famous Monks’ Map. If the weather’s good you can go up to the roof it’s only £2 for a million dollar view. Why not begin or end your visit to the County Hall with a trip to the Mouse Hole Cafe and Crossley Engine Pump exhibit in the Museum’s basement? The Mouse Hole was the first cafe in Abingdon to have an espresso machine back in 1959 and had a reputation as a ‘cool hangout’ for kids. (open 10-2pm, closed Sundays & Mondays)
Reviewed By FredChelters - Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
We were given a very warm welcome at the museum. The chap was very knowledgeable of the area and told us of some lovely walks to try, and some places to visit. The items in the museum were very well labelled and it was a very interesting visit. There was no charge and we did not feel obliged to donate. We did as it was so interesting.
5. Boundary House
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By jonkogel - Abingdon, United Kingdom
Brilliant family meal . Staff are very friendly and helpful the manager ( Ruth ) has the pub Running so well spotless clean always a warm welcome. The food came very quickly piping Hot and very tasty. This has to be one of the best green king pubs in Oxfordshire
6. Abbey Gardens
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By morganb13194 - Oxford, United Kingdom
It's a lovely walk just by the town centre. The Abbey gardens are well kept, ever so beautiful and always worth a visit. There are plaques around the gardens to describe the history of the Abbey or the garden itself and even an outline of where the Abbey used to be. During the summer especially I loved walking through here whenever I had the excuse. If you like pleasant walks through beautiful, clean and well tended gardens - this is worth a visit.
7. North Star
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4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By jmduk - Steventon, United Kingdom
Any time we go we always receive a very warm welcome from H and Lisa. It’s great to catch up with them and the locals and also to meet people visiting or new to the area. Always a good selection of ales and a real heritage pub experience. Exceptionally good in the spring and summer when everyone is outside and ordering through the hatch in the wall! Highly recommended, at the heart of Steventon village life!
8. Little Wittenham Nature Reserve
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
9. Wittenham Clumps
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By jenninegardiner - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Have driven past the clumps for 30+ years when visiting my family so decided we really had to walk up them. Stayed at the hotel/ pub called the Fler de Lyes in Dorchester on Thames which is very conveniently located as a starting point for the clumps / Thames Path. Walk was great and views wonderful. Lots of benches to sit on when you get to the top. The surrounding land is well managed and I was glad there was no stiles to climb over. Pity cycling is not encouraged or at least any cycle racks so people can safely leave their bikes and then walk up the hill.
10. Abingdon Abbey Buildings
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4.0 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By Stella-Dot - Leigh-on Sea, United Kingdom
The area around the Abbey is spacious enough for a good walk. There is a car park conveniently, placed - make sure you get a ticket. The first two hours are free.The lanes around the Abbey are narrow thus retaining the atmosphere of the place. Within the medieval buildings, a small theatre has been constructed as well as a banquet hall. It is possible to hold a wedding at this venue. The theatre is charming, intimate and a real hidden gem. There are many other working areas within the Abbey and the time line makes fascinating reading. Access for wheelchairs and strollers would be limited in some areas of the Abbey. You can see the river from some of the windows. It does not take long to look around, but I thoroughly recommend that you take the time to incorporate this into a visit to Abingdon.
