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The Crown & Thistle

Bridge Street
Rated 8.4 in 1033 reviews

The Crown & Thistle is a charming hotel nestled in the heart of Abingdon, a historic market town in the United Kingdom. This boutique hotel seamlessly blends traditional charm with contemporary comforts, offering a cozy yet refined atmosphere for its guests. Housed in a collection of buildings that date back to the 1600s, the hotel retains many original architectural features, including exposed beams and elegant fireplaces, which add to its authentic character.

Guests at The Crown & Thistle can enjoy a selection of thoughtfully designed rooms, each decorated with a unique touch that showcases the hotel’s commitment to comfort and style. Modern amenities ensure a convenient stay, while the boutique hotel’s historic architecture provides a distinctive and inviting environment.

Dining at The Crown & Thistle is a treat for the senses, with a restaurant that prides itself on using locally sourced ingredients to offer a varied and delicious menu. Guests can enjoy their meals in a cozy and welcoming setting, complemented by an array of local and international beverages.

The hotel’s location in Abingdon places guests within easy reach of local attractions such as the Abingdon Abbey and the picturesque Thames Path, making it an ideal base for exploring the area. The Crown & Thistle also provides versatile spaces for events and meetings, catering to both business and leisure needs.

With its blend of historical allure and modern comfort, The Crown & Thistle offers a unique and memorable experience for those seeking a retreat in an iconic English town.

Climate and Weather

January
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Michelin Restaurants in Abingdon and near The Crown & Thistle

Abingdon County Hall Museum
Abingdon County Hall Museum
Local Authority Museum in South East England, United Kingdom
120m / 130yd
St Nicolas' Church
St Nicolas' Church
Church in Abingdon in the English District of Oxfordshire, England, UK
130m / 140yd
St Helen's Church, Abingdon
St Helen's Church, Abingdon
Church in Abingdon on Thames, Oxfordshire, England, UK
240m / 260yd
Albert Park
Albert Park
Park in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, UK
0.7km / 0.43mi
Baptist Chapel
Baptist Chapel
Chapel in Abingdon, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
440m / 480yd
Statue of Queen Victoria
Statue of Queen Victoria
Statue in Abingdon, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
230m / 250yd
Christ Church
Christ Church
Church in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, UK
1.4km / 0.87mi
Peachcroft Christian Centre
Peachcroft Christian Centre
Church in Abingdon, Oxfordshire
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church of England church serving the village and parish of Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, England, UK
2.8km / 1.8mi
Church of Saint Peter
Church of Saint Peter
Church in Drayton, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.3km / 2.1mi
Grave of George Orwell
Grave of George Orwell
Burial place and gravestone of Eric Arthur Blair (known as George Orwell) in Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, UK
2.9km / 1.8mi
Church of St Paul, Culham
Church of St Paul, Culham
Church building in Culham, South Oxfordshire, England, UK
2km / 1.2mi
Church of St Leonard
Church of St Leonard
Church in Sunningwell, Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.6km / 2.2mi
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church in Shippon, St Helen Without, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
Carfax Conduit
Carfax Conduit
Grade I listed building in South Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.9km / 2.4mi
War Memorial
War Memorial
War memorial in Sutton Courtenay, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
2.8km / 1.8mi
Church of St James
Church of St James
Church in Radley, Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.3km / 2.1mi
Pendon Museum
Pendon Museum
Museum in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
5.5km / 3.4mi
Harcourt Arboretum
Harcourt Arboretum
Arboretum in the UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Frilford Heath Golf Club
English golf club
5.5km / 3.4mi
Old All Saints Church, Nuneham Courtenay
Old All Saints Church, Nuneham Courtenay
Church in Nuneham Courtenay, Oxfordshire, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Jarn Mound
Artificial hill in Oxfordshire, England
5.4km / 3.4mi
Church of St Blaise
Church of St Blaise
Church in Milton, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church building in Appleford-on-Thames, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Long Wittenham, Oxfordshire, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Church of St Lawrence, Besselsleigh
Church of St Lawrence, Besselsleigh
Church in Besselsleigh, Oxfordshire, England, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
St Helen's
St Helen's
Church in Dry Sandford, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church building in Wootton, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
5km / 3.1mi
Milton Manor House
Milton Manor House
Grade I listed building in Vale of White Horse, United Kingdom
4.8km / 3mi
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Historic church in Clifton Hampden, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
5km / 3.1mi
Kennington War Memorial, Oxfordshire
Kennington War Memorial, Oxfordshire
War memorial in the UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
St Swithun's Church
St Swithun's Church
Church in Kennington, Oxfordshire
5.8km / 3.6mi
Church of All Saints, Marcham
Church of All Saints, Marcham
Church in Marcham, Oxfordshire, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Sandford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
Didcot Railway Centre
Didcot Railway Centre
Railway museum in Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
6.2km / 3.8mi
Priory Cottages
Priory Cottages
House in Steventon, Oxfordshire, England, UK
6.4km / 4mi
St Mary the Virgin, Iffley
St Mary the Virgin, Iffley
Historic church in Iffley, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
7.1km / 4.4mi
Church of St Mary and St Nicholas
Church of St Mary and St Nicholas
Church in Oxford, UK
7km / 4.3mi
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry War Memorial
Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry War Memorial
War memorial in Oxford, England
7.9km / 4.9mi
Church of St Peter, Little Wittenham
Church of St Peter, Little Wittenham
Church in South Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Church of St Lawrence, Appleton
Church of St Lawrence, Appleton
Church in Appleton, Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.1km / 4.4mi
Church of St Luke
Church of St Luke
Church building in Garford, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
7km / 4.3mi
Saint Mary and Saint Berin
Saint Mary and Saint Berin
Church in Berinsfield, Oxfordshire
7.1km / 4.4mi
Church of St Lawrence
Church of St Lawrence
Church in South Hinksey, Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.1km / 4.4mi
Church of St Nicholas
Church of St Nicholas
Church in Fyfield, Oxfordshire, England, UK
7.8km / 4.8mi

What to do in Abingdon and near The Crown & Thistle

Abingdon County Hall Museum
Abingdon County Hall Museum
Local Authority Museum in South East England, United Kingdom
120m / 130yd
St Nicolas' Church
St Nicolas' Church
Church in Abingdon in the English District of Oxfordshire, England, UK
130m / 140yd
St Helen's Church, Abingdon
St Helen's Church, Abingdon
Church in Abingdon on Thames, Oxfordshire, England, UK
240m / 260yd
Albert Park
Albert Park
Park in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, UK
0.7km / 0.43mi
Baptist Chapel
Baptist Chapel
Chapel in Abingdon, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
440m / 480yd
Statue of Queen Victoria
Statue of Queen Victoria
Statue in Abingdon, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
230m / 250yd
Christ Church
Christ Church
Church in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, UK
1.4km / 0.87mi
Peachcroft Christian Centre
Peachcroft Christian Centre
Church in Abingdon, Oxfordshire
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church of England church serving the village and parish of Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, England, UK
2.8km / 1.8mi
Church of Saint Peter
Church of Saint Peter
Church in Drayton, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.3km / 2.1mi
Grave of George Orwell
Grave of George Orwell
Burial place and gravestone of Eric Arthur Blair (known as George Orwell) in Sutton Courtenay, Oxfordshire, UK
2.9km / 1.8mi
Church of St Paul, Culham
Church of St Paul, Culham
Church building in Culham, South Oxfordshire, England, UK
2km / 1.2mi
Church of St Leonard
Church of St Leonard
Church in Sunningwell, Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.6km / 2.2mi
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church in Shippon, St Helen Without, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
2.1km / 1.3mi
Carfax Conduit
Carfax Conduit
Grade I listed building in South Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.9km / 2.4mi
War Memorial
War Memorial
War memorial in Sutton Courtenay, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
2.8km / 1.8mi
Church of St James
Church of St James
Church in Radley, Oxfordshire, England, UK
3.3km / 2.1mi
Pendon Museum
Pendon Museum
Museum in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
5.5km / 3.4mi
Harcourt Arboretum
Harcourt Arboretum
Arboretum in the UK
5.1km / 3.2mi
Frilford Heath Golf Club
English golf club
5.5km / 3.4mi
Old All Saints Church, Nuneham Courtenay
Old All Saints Church, Nuneham Courtenay
Church in Nuneham Courtenay, Oxfordshire, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Jarn Mound
Artificial hill in Oxfordshire, England
5.4km / 3.4mi
Church of St Blaise
Church of St Blaise
Church in Milton, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Church building in Appleford-on-Thames, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church in Long Wittenham, Oxfordshire, England, UK
5.8km / 3.6mi
Church of St Lawrence, Besselsleigh
Church of St Lawrence, Besselsleigh
Church in Besselsleigh, Oxfordshire, England, UK
5.9km / 3.7mi
St Helen's
St Helen's
Church in Dry Sandford, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church building in Wootton, Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England, UK
5km / 3.1mi
Milton Manor House
Milton Manor House
Grade I listed building in Vale of White Horse, United Kingdom
4.8km / 3mi
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Church of St Michael and All Angels
Historic church in Clifton Hampden, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
5km / 3.1mi

About Abingdon

Abingdon, a historic market town in Oxfordshire, offers a variety of attractions and activities that reflect its rich heritage and community spirit. One of the main highlights is the Abingdon Abbey, a site with a history dating back to the 7th century. Visitors can explore the remnants of the abbey and learn about its significance in the town’s development.

The Abingdon County Hall Museum provides insight into the local history and culture. Housed in a beautiful building, the museum features exhibits that showcase various aspects of life in Abingdon over the centuries. Nearby, the Market Place serves as a focal point for the community, hosting a traditional market where local produce and crafts can be found, adding to the town’s vibrant atmosphere.

For those who enjoy outdoor spaces, Abbey Gardens offers a peaceful retreat with well-maintained gardens, paths along the River Thames, and scenic views. It’s an ideal spot for a leisurely walk or a picnic. The Thames Path also runs through Abingdon, providing opportunities for walking and cycling along the river, connecting to other picturesque locations nearby.

A visit to St. Helen's Church is worthwhile, notable for its architectural beauty and historical significance. The church is one of the oldest buildings in Abingdon and features stunning stained glass and intriguing historical artifacts.

Cultural events are prevalent in Abingdon, with various festivals and community gatherings throughout the year, which can provide a glimpse into local traditions and the friendly community spirit.

Dining options in Abingdon range from traditional pubs to contemporary restaurants, reflecting the town's diverse culinary scene. Enjoying local cuisine can be a pleasant way to experience the town’s hospitality.

Overall, Abingdon offers a blend of history, culture, and community, making it a charming destination for visitors.




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