Abingdon Heritage Open Weekend
Saturday 10th / Sunday 11th September 2011
Events - Saturday 10th September
New Abbey Heritage Trail
Launch of the Abbey Heritage Trail Project: Information trail with official opening at 11 a.m. Walks will leave the Market Place at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday and at 2 p.m. on Sunday.
A medieval jester and minstrel will be in the Market Place to provide entertainment for the launch of the Abbey Heritage Trail .
Market Place
Abingdon Traditional Morris Dancers. Local History Stalls. Heritage Day Information.
Children’s Activities
Mediaeval printing and craft, and competition trail.
Victorian Walk
Led by the Town Archivist Jackie Smith. Duration: 60 minutes. Book at the Information Centre (01235-522711 or info@abingdon.gov.uk).
Guildhall
Model Railway Layout of Abingdon Junction.
Old Pubs of Abingdon
Many of Abingdon’s old pubs will display heritage artefacts and pictures, and there will be a walk to visit the locations of pubs that are no more. Book at Information Centre (01235-522711 or info@abingdon.gov.uk).
Events - Sunday 11th September
MG Rally
MGs were built in Abingdon and many will be returning for a special rally on the Market Place.
1556 Boundary Walk
Leaves from Market Place at 11:30 a.m. Duration: approximately 90 minutes.
Fun in the Park
Abbey Grounds 2.00—5.00p.m. Stalls, games, fairground rides, brass band, arena entertainment, inflatables.
The Abbey Buildings
Will also be open on Sunday from 2pm to 4 pm with a musical rehearsal in progress.