What to do and see in Abingdon, England: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

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!

The Abbey Cinema offers a state-of-the-art cinema experience on a huge nine metre projection screen, high-spec acoustic wall coverings and advanced Dolby 7.1 surround sound to enjoy all new releases in style. Alongside this brilliant technical set-up the cinema is hosted by a staff team of the most friendly and bubbly people who will make your cinema experience feel even more personal whoever you are. Offering a finely stocked bar, a hot food selection that will please even the fussiest of eaters, cinema seating and even cabaret style seating . Furthermore, as well as all the latest blockbusters screening 3-5 times per day, the space will also be used for hosting live events such as comedy, musical performances, film theme nights and live streams of National Theatre productions making our cinema a dynamic multi-use space.

Modelling the past for the future. The benchmark for modelling excellence. Pendon's centrepiece exhibition of the Vale of White Horse is a re-creation of the rural landscape of the 1920s and 30s in breathtaking detail. Pendon is also home to our famous Dartmoor and Teignmouth Sea Wall scene models and the ground breaking Madder Valley Railway. Our volunteer guides provide informative descriptions about the history, geography, society and transport of the times. A fun and educational experience for all. We also offer a small tea room, museum shop and free wi-fi. Disabled parking and access available.

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)

For the first time in thirty years we are delighted to bring a brand new state of the art cinema to Abingdon! Presenting... a modern cinema in a medieval setting with a newly installed state of the art digital projection and Dolby sound system. Set up in an ancient monument, The Unicorn contains an exquisite theatre where guests can cosy up and enjoy a glass of wine with the latest film. The Unicorn is a true community venue and in addition to films and screenings hosts live events.

Sprouts Play Barn is a stimulating soft play space perfect for exploration and fun. It’s suitable for all ages with a specially designed area solely for the under 5’s. As well as the huge play frame, you can tap out your tunes on the floor piano, shoot some goals on the sports court and even become a farmer or postie in our unique ‘Farmers Market’ role play zone. We have Rose Cottage Cafe within Sprouts, serving a great selection of freshly prepared hot and cold food, drinks and snacks - great for re-fueling during your play session. We run timed sessions on both peak and off-peak days, so please visit our website to view these and all our prices.