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Abingdon-on-Thames, England

Abingdon-on-Thames, England — city in United Kingdom. A basic guide assembled from what we know so far; it grows as the data does.

Type City

Why go

  • Served by RAF Brize Norton (BZZ).

History

Abingdon-on-Thames, England is a city in United Kingdom. We do not yet hold a written history for it — the sources below are the best starting points, and this page will be expanded into a full guidebook.

Airports

London Oxford Airport (OXF) 11 mi to the centre
Langford Ln, Kidlington, Oxford OX5 1RA, UK — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Wycombe Air Park (HYC) 21 mi to the centre
Marlow, Buckinghamshire, ENG, GB — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Landmead Farm Airfield 4 mi to the centre
Wantage, Oxfordshire, ENG, GB
Outdoor
Steventon Private Airstrip 4.5 mi to the centre
Abingdon, Oxfordshire, ENG, GB
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Benson Marina
Ferry terminal · 8.3 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Oxford to Abingdon Service
Ferry route · Salters Steamers Ltd
Outdoor
Benson Ferry
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Abingdon-on-Thames, England
Abingdon-on-Thames, England
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
Abingdon-on-Thames, England
Abingdon-on-Thames, England
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is RAF Brize Norton (BZZ); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Benson Marina, 8.3 mi); routes include Oxford to Abingdon Service, Benson Ferry.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Abingdon-on-Thames, England. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National Rail
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Megabus UK
Intercity coach
National Express
Intercity coach

Tours & experiences

The Oxford Ghost Tour
Cultural