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Abingdon-on-Thames sits about six miles south of Oxford, positioned at the junction where the River Ock meets the Thames. It has a long history, often citing itself as one of the oldest continuously inhabited towns in the country, which is easy to believe when you walk past the remains of the 7th-century abbey or the medieval bridge. Today, it’s a sizeable market town that serves as a practical hub for the Science Vale area, with many residents commuting to nearby Milton Park or the Culham and Harwell science centres. Life here tends to revolve around the river and the historic Market Place; the town centre is compact and mostly pedestrian-friendly, though the one-way system can be a bit of a headache during the afternoon rush. It feels established and self-contained, with enough local schools, independent shops, and riverside pubs to keep it from feeling like just another commuter suburb.