How to Find Us

Abingdon School is situated in the centre of Abingdon, Oxfordshire and is best reached by road. The A34 runs close by, linking to the M4 in the south, and with Oxford and the M40 in the north.

Directions (Google), postcodes for Sat Nav and what3words locations:

• Abingdon School and Amey Theatre OX14 1DE, boat.risky.goats
• Coach Park and Faringdon Road entrance OX14 1BQ, closer.gossip.dust
• Abingdon Preparatory School OX13 5NX, budding.tycoons.reinstate
• Abingdon Boathouse on Wilsham Road. OX14 5NP, chefs.amount.cure
• Cox’s Fields (Rugby, Football and Cricket) 200 yards south of the traffic lights at OX13 6QL on the A338, ducks.musically.bleaker
• Tilsley Park (Hockey) OX14 1PU, slot.recall.swing
• Sports Centre Car Park OX14 1BQ, closer.gossip.dust

Printable Guides

“How to find us”  – with useful information for sports teams.

Parking

There is very limited parking for visitors at Abingdon School, in addition the roads around the school are private and subject to parking fines. The Charter Car Park in the centre of Abingdon is a short walk from the school and is free for the first hour.

Campus Map

For further details, please see the Campus Map

The Sports Centre has its own (but with very limited spaces) car park, next to the School Coach Park off the Faringdon road. OX14 1BQ

For Sports Teams – Access and parking

Sports matches are played at the Abingdon School site and in addition at Cox’s Fields (Rugby, Football and Cricket) and at Tilsley Park – follow these links to Google Maps to get directions.

1st XI cricket is played on War Memorial field which is opposite the coach park on Faringdon Road, although car parking may be best done in the main school.

Travelling from the North or South on the A34

1. Go to the major interchange with the A415 and leave the A34 following signs for Abingdon and Town Centre.
2. Proceed for approximately one mile crossing three small roundabouts – Abingdon School is signposted, turning left into Conduit Road.
3. At the crossroads with Park Road turn right. Visitors’ parking is in the car park on the right opposite the main reception.

Travelling from Dorchester-on-Thames approaching on the A415

1. Cross the River Thames Bridge and turn left at the market place into the High Street.
2. Move to the left-hand lane.
3. Carry straight on following signs for Wantage, Newbury and the A34.
4. Abingdon School is signposted, turning right into Conduit Road.
5. At the crossroads with Park Road turn right. Visitors’ parking is in the car park on the right opposite the main reception.

By Train and Bus

The nearest rail stations are Oxford and Didcot Parkway. If you are coming from London, trains to both Didcot and Oxford leave from London Paddington. Didcot is the closer station to Abingdon. The train takes between 45 minutes and an hour from London. From Didcot station, take a taxi (no need to book) to Abingdon. The taxi takes about 20 minutes (longer during peak travel times). There is a good bus service from Oxford, taking about 30 minutes, operated by the Oxford Bus Company and Stagecoach. Upon reaching Abingdon, alight at Stratton Way in the town centre and use the map above to find your way to Abingdon School. It is a short walk from the bus stop.