ABINGDON ON THAMES | The oldest town in England

ABINGDON ON THAMES near Oxford -The oldest town in England
Abingdon is a town in Oxfordshire, England, located about 10 miles (16 km) south of Oxford. It has a population of around 35,000 people and is situated on the River Thames.
Some of the top attractions in Abingdon include:
Abingdon Abbey Buildings: These buildings were once part of a monastery founded in the 8th century and are now home to a museum and art gallery.
Market Place: The Market Place is a historic square in the center of Abingdon and is home to a weekly market and a number of independent shops and businesses.
St. Helen's Church: This medieval church is a Grade I listed building and is known for its stained glass windows and elaborate carvings.
The County Hall: This building was once the seat of local government and is now a museum that houses a collection of local artifacts and displays about the history of Abingdon.
The Riverside Walk: This walk takes visitors along the River Thames and offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
The Roald Dahl Children's Gallery: This interactive gallery is dedicated to the life and work of the famous children's author and is a fun attraction for families with young children.
In addition to these attractions, Abingdon is also a popular destination for walkers and hikers, as it is located near the Chiltern Hills and the Thames Path, a long-distance footpath that follows the river.
Abingdon has a long history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Iron Age. The town was an important market town in the Middle Ages and is still a thriving commercial and cultural center today.
Abingdon is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks, including the Abbey buildings, which were once part of a monastery founded in the 8th century. The town also has a number of Georgian and Victorian houses, as well as a number of pubs, restaurants, and shops.
Abingdon is a popular tourist destination, with visitors attracted to its historical buildings and charming streets. The town is also popular with walkers and hikers, as it is located near the Chiltern Hills and the Thames Path, a long-distance footpath that follows the river.
Abingdon boasts a wealth of living traditions such as the famous Bun-Throwing ceremony to celebrate royal occasions, and the midsummer Election of the Mock Mayor of Ock Street in which the town comes alive with Morris Dancing and mayhem.
Abingdon is located in a largely rural area, with agriculture and tourism being the main industries. The town is well-connected, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities, including Oxford, Reading, and London.
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[@billiondollarman3847]

Not only are your walks a delight to view but you are also a wealth of historical information. No wonder your the No. 1 rated Gimbal walker on youtube. Cheers !

[@mickbutler9407]

Another fantastic video love all the old buildings looks a great town to walk around

[@GimbalWalkTV]

It really is!

[@dianeberrisford694]

Have watched quite a few of your walks recently, I find them very interesting and informative and also relaxing to watch. A big thank you.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you so much Diane

[@kirstymackenzie2437]

Thanks so much for this very interesting ramble round the town of Abingdon. Love old buildings and never been there so enjoyed it! And for the narrative along the way! 😁. As for shops like Boots etc, they’re fine as long as there are independent ones too. Never did like Wetherspoons! Don’t like their queuing. Look forward to the next walk.

[@oufc90]

Love my hometown 💚💛

[@baldyprepper]

My Grandad was the landlord of the Nag’s Head (on the bridge) in the late 60s/early 70s &, prior to our move from Cholsey, my Parents & I lived there for a while. The fishing from the pubs jetty was brilliant.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Ah amazing - I bet it was!

[@bexhil7]

Another great & fantastic video of ABINGDON ON THAMES | The oldest town in England🧡🧡💛💛💚💚

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Many thanks!

[@elainehowell2836]

Thanks for showing us another place and it looks very peaceful and nice building and some old one and the ladies are very welcome to you and your partner very busy with the traffic hope you both can get a hot drink and Thanks

[@carylgibbs6094]

This is amazing! My husband and I are walking the Thames Path and we only just visited Abington for the first time a few weeks ago (even though we live in Oxford.) we came to the same conclusion, that it is just beautiful! I can’t wait to watch more of your videos (eg Wallingford, which we have visited the past two weekends and is also lovely.) ❤

[@nickfbatombrew1436]

Such a shame you didn’t spend a little longer in Abingdon there is so much more to look at easily from where you had been. A minute down bridge street you would have arrived at the river Thames and the old gaol another minute from where you parked and you would have seen St Helen’s church by the Thames and in west st Helen’s street a house where William of orange stayed great video though 👍☢️

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Great info Usually when I visit the first time I miss lots and then my lovely viewers do exactly as you’ve done there and let me know all the little tips that I can get on my next trip!

[@stneron189]

Thank you for the video, it was amazing experiencing it through video. Hope someday i`ll make enough money to visit it myself! Have a wonderful day everyone

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thanks so much Really appreciate it!

[@Nykona-Sharrowkyn]

I went to secondary school in Abingdon from 1970 to 1975, there is a fair in October that goes from one end of Ock Street to the other, St. Helens church is one of only two that is wider than it is long

[@tominor3262]

Used to live there but i came back to my country. Donte know why... But I miss this place😅

[@ddunn3489]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🤾‍♀️🤾‍♂️🤸‍♀️THANKS AGAIN !!!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

My pleasure!!

[@danielfrancis4799]

It is a shame that the High Street is just like any other that I have experienced. Thanks for the video.

[@ukaly1]

Sadly I don't live in England anymore. My parents moved us to the US when I was a teen and I'm OLD now 🤣 One of my biggest complaints of all of the towns here is that they all look the same as you drive into them with the same big box stores and other shops. I thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thanks for bringing a little bit of 'back home' to my big screen. ❤️🇬🇧 Oh, and we have an Abingdon about 30 mins away from me in Illinois. I've never been there so can't judge it, but one of my former bosses grew up there. Not the history of your Abingdon though 😒

[@S.MONAGHAN]

Thats drinking water sink is fairly new .

[@si4632]

its best viewed from the river i picked up the boat in benson and went to reading and all the way up to oxford in a week

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Would love to do that

[@matthunter9311]

Abingdon Abbey founded in c657 AD instead of 1657 you may need to rescript that bit as the date stated in the video is way off the mark and it is indeed far earlier.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Think it was a typo

[@geoffphillips8029]

My home town. Famous also as the home of MG. I was due to start an apprenticeship there in 1974,but British Lleyland closed the factory.

[@Nighman709]

OMG MY FRIEND CALLED EDWARD LIVES HERE AND HE DIDNT KNOW IT WAS OLD

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Yeah it’s historic

[@katiebice3905]

In America, the big chains have run out almost all of the independents. I can still find independent eating places which I love but as for clothes, shoes, outdoor wear, tools & just about everything else, the ONLY place to buy is the chain stores. So sad.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Yes it's heading that way in the UK too although there's a real thirst for independent shops still which gives me a little tiny glimmer of hope

[@S.MONAGHAN]

I live here . And my old hme is in this video 😊

[@BigBirdCEO]

I know the people in Abingdon are lovely, especially when they're drunk out of their skulls from a wedding, and offer you a slice of a Lemon drizzle wedding cake worth a grand! 🤣🤣🤣 I bet they got that cake back, and the bride and groom must've said Where's the rest of it? 🤣🤣

[@GimbalWalkTV]

🤣

[@keith79mod11]

Sorry I think your wrong about Abingdon been the oldest town in England. If you go to Colchester there is a sign that said it's the oldest town in the uk. I think it's on the A133 and has been there since I was a kid and I'm now in my late 50s

[@GimbalWalkTV]

It’s as confusing as trying to find the oldest pub in the country - everyone claims it 🤣🤣

[@nigeisfree7837]

@@keith79mod11 Colchester is a city not a town

[@josejuan1690]

the story of history. true?

[@GimbalWalkTV]

I think so

[@si4632]

i dont get why people drink that costa coffee mcdonalds coffee is better lol

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Haven't tried it - am going to give it a go today and see!