Abingdon claims to be the oldest town in Britain in continuous settlement, with evidence of occupation as far back as the Palaeolithic era. It is certainly a town steeped in history, and no visit is complete without a trip to the Abingdon Abbey remains or the Unicorn Theatre. Although history pervades the whole area, Abingdon is at the heart of science, technology and telecommunications, with its science and business parks. Abingdon is home to household names such as Sophos and Miele, and Culham Science Centre on its doorstep. The Joint European Torus (JET) is based at Culham, and this project has the aim of developing future nuclear fusion grid energy. Manufacturing is also in the town’s background with MG Cars having been produced there for several decades. Morland’s Brewery also used to be a major employer in the town. The town nestles alongside the scenic River Thames, and it is possible to hire boats to go on river cruises. The town also has the White Horse Leisure Centre and Tilsley Park for those who prefer to be more active. For shopping excursions, there are several independent shops and the recently refurbished Bury Street shopping centre is a bustling hub for a bit of retail therapy. There are many places to stay in the town, such as the Premier Inn, the Crown and Thistle and the Oxford Abingdon hotel, as well as many other smaller establishments. If you are lucky, a visit to the town may coincide with a historic bun throwing ceremony which takes place from the roof of Abingdon Museum. Ock Street is closed to traffic for two days every October for the traditional Michaelmas Fair, and the town hosts the annual Mayor of Ock Street parade which is connected with the tradition of Morris Dancing in the town. The town is home to several independent schools of note including Abingdon School, OLC, St Helens and St Katharine’s and Radley College. We’ve got Abingdon covered – our fleet is always expanding making us Abingdon’s number one choice for taxis!