Join Abingdon Area Archaeology and History Societyas we hear from Richard Martin about MG Cars and Abingdon’s Legacy from Small Beginnings in Oxfordshire to World-Wide Recognition.

Richard Martin is an Abingdon person and, over the past 25+ years, since he got ‘involved’ with MGs, he has held various positions with in the Abingdon-based MG Car Club and is currently President of the Abingdon Works Centre of the Club.

Thursday 17th September at the Northcourt Centre OX14 1NS. Talk follows the AGM at 7.45pm

This talk is part of the Abingdon Area Archaeology and History Society's programme for 2025. As it is not an event specific to Heritage Weekend there may be a small charge.

Find out more on their website below

A great opportunity to walk the original 1556 boundary of Abingdon-upon-Thames. This will be led by a Town Crier who will entertain you with lots of interesting historical facts and stories.

25 participants. 4 ½ miles, about 2 ½ hours.

Sunday 20th September

Set off from Market Place at 10.30am

Book in at the Market Place Information Stall from 10am.

An historic walk taking in the locations of many of lost public houses of Abingdon and several of the existing ones, punctuated with interesting facts and amusing stories. There will also be information about the brewing industry and its importance to the town. 

12 participants about 1 ½ miles, about 1 ½ hours

Sunday 20th September

Set off from Market Place at 10.30am

Book in at the Market Place Information Stall from 10am.

Two versions of this walk available.

FULL walk: 15 participants 4.5 miles, about 2.5 hours

SHORT walk 3 miles 1.5 hours

Sunday 20th September

Set off from Market Place at 10.30am

Book in at the Market Place Information Stall from 10am.

Discover some of the ancient history of Abingdon as you trace the route of the Iron Age/Roman Oppidum, the town’s fortified ramparts of Abingdon. Guided by Jeff Wallis on behalf of the Abingdon County Hall Museum.

Duration 1 hour. Distance 1 mile. 10 participants

Sunday 20th September

Starts 10.30am 

Book in at the Market Place Information Stall from 10am

A cunning politician, a wise university chancellor, a skilful diplomat and an international spy - Sir John Mason is one of the heroes of Abingdon. 

Born into poverty, he rose to great heights in Tudor political and royal circles, weaving through religious and political forces, shaping and bending them - often to the benefit of the town of his birth. It is thanks to him that we have our Royal Charter and Christ's Hospital charity. 

Martin Eggleston, guide for City Sightseeing Oxford will lead this tour examining the life and significance of one of Abingdon's most intriguing figures.

1 – 1 ½ hours

Max 20 people

Sunday 20th September

Walk leaves the Market Place at 14.00

Book in at the Market Place Information Stall from 10am

Find out more about one of Abingdon’s most eminent sons and visit sites which featured in his life. This walk will be led by Anne Dodd from St. Edmunds Church.

45 – 60 minutes

Max 20 people

Sunday 20th September

Walk leaves the Market Place at 14.00

Book in at the Market Place Information Stall from 10am

There are a number of interesting pieces of public art around Abingdon, many of them commissioned by the District Council using contributions from the developers of large house-building schemes and many of them commemorating the town’s past industries.  Find ones you may never have seen and find out more about them on this walk led by Carolyn Hawkes, co-Chair of Abingdon Artists.

1 ½  -  2 hours

Sunday 20th September

Walk leaves the Market Place at 14.00

Book in at the Market Place Information Stall from 10am

....to do your own thing at your own pace, our full range of trail leaflets will be available at the Information/Registration stall in the Market Place,

Or you may prefer to download them from this website using the link to the Self Guided Walks page below.