10 Things to Do on a Sunday in Abingdon & Oxfordshire
Updated: Nov 4
A Sunday in Abingdon can be as simple as a walk, lunch and time with people you like. Here are ten ways to enjoy the town and make a little time for music.
Planning a visit to The Northcourt LIVE? Concerts take place on the dates shown in our programme. Do not assume there is a Sunday show: check the event page before booking or travelling.
1. Choose your next live show
Use a quiet Sunday to find your next night out. Browse the Paul Robins Promotions programme, compare the acts and agree a date with friends. A tribute show is a concert on a particular date, rather than a regular Sunday activity.
2. Take a town-centre wander
Spend some time around Abingdon’s streets and Market Place. Keep the plan flexible and check individual opening hours if there is a shop or attraction you especially want to visit.
3. Explore Abbey Gardens and Abbey Meadow
The gardens and meadow offer space for an unhurried stroll near the centre. The Town Council’s visitor guide explains the gardens, historic site and route towards the river.
4. Enjoy the riverside
Make a riverside walk part of the afternoon if conditions suit. Choose a route that works for your group, allow time to return and check local notices before setting out.
5. Visit Abingdon County Hall Museum
For an indoor option, explore the town’s history at the museum. Check its official visitor information for current opening times, access arrangements and temporary changes before travelling.
6. Look into the Abbey Buildings
The Abbey Buildings offer another way to discover Abingdon’s history. Tours depend on the published visiting arrangements, so check the operator’s current information rather than assuming you can walk in every Sunday.
7. Make time for Sunday lunch
Choose a local pub, café or restaurant that suits your group and budget. Check Sunday service times and book where needed. If you are combining a meal with a separately booked event, leave enough time for the journey between them.
8. Browse local shops when they are open
A book, a small purchase or a coffee can give you a reason to explore a different part of the centre. Sunday opening varies, so check before making a special trip.
9. Take the camera out
Give yourself an hour to notice the buildings, river and details you usually walk past. A phone and a slower pace will do. Respect other people’s privacy and any restrictions at the place you visit.
10. Spend some time with the music
Listen to an album, revisit an artist or watch a live clip from a band you are considering seeing. Then choose the show that suits you, rather than buying a ticket just because it is the nearest date.
Before you visit The Northcourt LIVE
The Northcourt LIVE is on Northcourt Road in Abingdon. It is primarily standing, with limited first-come seating. Free on-site parking is subject to availability. Check your individual event page for the date, door times, age rules and additional information.
