Abbey Meadows, Abingdon
The Abbey Meadows is a delightful park located at the end of Abbey Close in Abingdon, which has the River Thames forming the southern boundary.
Access can be made by car via Abbey Close or by river tying up at the moorings site. A pay and display car park is available directly adjacent to the park. Access by foot can be made through the historical Abbey Grounds, which is situated at the rear of the council offices, along Abbey Close or from Audlett Drive, through Crab Tree Place. There are also very good cycle links with the Sustrans Cycle Route running through the park.
During the summer you can enjoy a number of outdoor activities including:
- A nine-hole pitch and putt course
- Crazy golf course
- Hard surface tennis courts.
Also on the site is an outdoor heated swimming pool and popular children's water feature. These facilities re-open for the summer season on 26 May 2012.
The pitch and putt, crazy golf and tennis courts re-open for the season on Saturday 31 March 2012.
Please see attached documents on the right hand side of the screen that show the opening times, prices and contact telephone number for the kiosk.
Summer Tennis Court Use 2012
To allow members of the public to use the tennis courts when the facilities are closed a key can be purchased allowing access to the courts during daylight hours. The key will be valid for use from 1 April 2012 to 30 September 2012.
The key can be purchased from the Local Services Points at the council offices on Abbey Close during opening hours. For maps showing where the council's offices are please see How to find our offices.
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Keys purchased during the following periods |
Cost |
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From 1 April 2012 – 30 September 2012 (6 months) |
£109.90 |
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From 1 May 2012 – 30 September 2012 (5 months) |
£91.60 |
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From 1 June 2012 – 30 September 2012 (4 months) |
£73.30 |
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From 1 July 2012 – 30 September 2012 (3 months) |
£55.00 |
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From 1 August 2012 – 30 September 2012 (2 months) |
£36.60 |
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From 1 September 2012 – 30 September 2012 (1 month) |
£18.35 |
The cost quoted is for payment by cash or debit card. If payment is made by credit card a 1.72 per cent surcharge is levied on top of these prices.
No matter which day of the month you buy your key the same cost is applicable for the whole of the month.
Last reviewed: 30 - 03 - 2012
