historical place museum in Thrupp

Caring for Abingdon's past, present and future

Founded in 1860 as a centre for scientific study at the University of Oxford, the Museum of Natural History holds internationally-significant collections.

The extensive and picturesque ruins of a 15th century riverside manor house, including a fine hall, south-west tower, and complete dovecote nearby. The home of Richard III's henchman Lord Lovell.

This splendid 17th century Baroque building housed a courtroom for assizes, raised on arches over a market space. It now houses the Abingdon Museum.

Explore the history of the world & discover beautiful objects at the University of Oxford's Ashmolean Museum of Art & Archaeology. http://www.ashmolean.org