Abingdon School is situated in 35 acres of beautiful grounds in the centre of Abingdon, just south of Oxford. The School occupies large and beautiful grounds. The facilities are excellent with recent significant developments made across the campus, including a flexible and beautiful new dining pavilion which was opened in Autumn 2023, which is adjoined to the Amey Theatre.
If you are seeking a versatile venue for your next event, we provide the perfect setting. Whether you are hosting a formal dinner, an awards celebration, or a special occasion, our facilities offer an exceptional environment to bring people together and create truly memorable experiences.
With a range of versatile spaces available, including the auditorium and our state of the art pavilion with its bar, alongside a dynamic contemporary setting and picturesque gardens, we provide the perfect backdrop for functions and events of every kind.
The Amey Theatre, built in the 1980s and fully refurbished in 2015 sits at the heart of Abingdon School’s Arts Centre. The auditorium is equipped with modern high specification technical facilities, a large ‘apron’ stage and projection facilities which include an 8m x 5m cinema standard projection screen. The space is versatile and can be adapted to a wide range of uses. Please note, the Amey theatre standard set up allows for 434 attendees to be comfortably seated, with the option of increasing capacity to 450 attendees at an additional cost.
Adjoining the main auditorium, our state-of-the-art pavilion features a bar and a dynamic contemporary space, perfect for functions and events. Available for hire separately or alongside the Amey Theatre, this versatile venue is ideal for any occasion. With a seating capacity of 246, the pavilion includes a snug wellness area, a bar, a café kitchen, and diverse dining facilities. Choose from a variety of seating options, including dining tables, high tables, bistro tables, and soft seating, to create the ideal ambiance for any occasion. Please note, if you are looking for a dining table-only event, we can accommodate up to 210 attendees.
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Directions from the A34, leave at the Marcham Interchange and follow signs for Abingdon town centre. Continue through the town and turn into Conduit Road. At the crossroads by the church, turn right into Park Road. The visitor car park is on the right, opposite the school's main reception.
Postcodes for Sat Nav and what3words locations: OX14 1DE, boat.risky.goats
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 rail station take a taxi (no need to book) to Abingdon. The taxi takes about 20 minutes (longer during peak travel times) and costs around £20. From Oxford there is a good bus service from the railway station. The bus is either a number 35, X3, X13 operated by the Oxford Bus Company or a bus 31 by Stagecoach and takes about 30 minutes and costs a few pounds. In Abingdon get off the bus 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
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