The Heritage Weekend Information Stall will be in the centre of the Market Place for you to register for walks and talks, pick up trail leaflets and find out more about Open Properties and displays around the town.

10am-4pm Saturday 16th September

10am-3pm Sunday 17th September

Like many monasteries, Abingdon Abbey had a library: 40 of the original books have been identified, but there may still be more to be found. The books which have been identified date from the C12th to the C16th and one of the most beautiful to survive is the Abingdon Missal, which is in the Bodleian Library, Oxford. Written and illustrated by the monks, what could be more appropriate for an exhibition on this year’s theme of “Creativity Unwrapped”? With kind permission from the Bodleian and Trinity College Library, Oxford we will display images from the Missal, together with information about its context and history. A modern-day calligrapher will be present demonstrating this lovely art form and there will be opportunities for children to colour in their own bit of illuminated manuscript.

The Exhibition will be in the Lower Hall, one of the remaining domestic buildings from the Abbey. The remainder of the buildings will be open to explore at your leisure. More information on the Open Properties page. (Link below)

Don't miss the film show "70 Years of Drama" in the Unicorn Theatre which is part of this property. 

Open Saturday 16th 10am - 4pm

and Sunday 17th 10am - 4pm

The Heritage Weekend team present some of the work of Lauren Gale who has spent several years researching Oswald Couldrey and his studies of Abingdon.

The exhibition will be at the Guildhall.

Saturday 16th September 10am - 4pm

Sunday 17th September 10am - 4pm

Talks by Abingdon-based authos and designers, giving insight into the creative process and the world of the modern creative industries.

In the Roysse Room at the Guildhall.

Saturday 11.00       Ben Jeapes

Saturday 14.00       Geoff Dunbar

Sunday 11.00          Rob Jones

Sunday 14.00          Julie Hearn

Returning after previously being shown at the Museum, the Abingdon Alphabet is a collection of quilters' whimsical and detailed interpretations of an A to Z of Abingdon.

In the Guildhall.

Saturday 16th September 10am - 4pm

Sunday 17th September 10am - 4pm

Drop in to Unit 24 (the former H Samuels shop in the precinct) and find out about some of Abingdon’s contributions to the fields of art, music and other branches of creativity - from medieval sculptors to present day rock music and comedy.

Also see lacemakers at work and browse an interactive map of our local historic places.

Saturday 16th September 10am - 4pm 

Sunday 17th September 10am - 4pm

St Helen's Church has a programme of events taking place within the church. Take a look on the Open Properties page.

A ten minute son et lumière show, featuring history, memories, images and performances from seven decades of productions.

Shows will start on the hour and half hour from 11.00 each day; last show starts at 15.30

Abingdon Museum will be running a special exhibition from 8th to 17th September in the Attic Galleries. As well as Oswald Coudrey original watercolours, there will be rarely seen garments from the collection stores, which are both creative and unusual. At the opening of the exhibition, the Collections' Officer will give an introduction giving background to the paintings and the history of the costumes collection. (Fri 8th Sep at 11am in the Attic Galleries.)

Art exhibition by local artists accompanied by a children's "Sketchbook and Skills" workshop.

Talks about the property by Richard Clarke on Saturday

Property and Art Exhibtion open Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm

Sketchbook and Skills Workshops at 10am and 1pm on Saturday - please book on link below

East St Helen Street residents will be displaying information in their windows about the creative and talented people who have lived there over the years.

Abingdon Traditional Morris and the Ashnah Belly Dance Troupe will be performing across the town over the weekend.

Ashnah - Saturday 12.30 and 1.15

Morris - Sunday 12 noon at St Ethelwolds and Sunday 2pm in the Market Place

Some Heritage Properties are open this year around the town centre so that you can see the secrets of their interiors as well as the fine exteriors - some of them are only open for visits on this one day in the year so it's an opportunity not to be missed.

For individual property details and opening times please click on the link below.

Our Heritage Walks are always popular with visitors and local people. Walks are free but registration is required for safety reasons.