Abingdon Craft Fair moves to school during Abbey refurbishment
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 13:37 · Archive
The Abingdon Craft Fair relocated to St Helen and St Katharine School for the weekend, with hundreds attending.
The Abingdon Craft Fair moved to St Helen and St Katharine School in Faringdon Road for the weekend, attracting hundreds of visitors. The relocation became necessary because the historic Abbey Buildings, the fair's usual venue, is undergoing a multi-million pound refurbishment programme. The school provided warmer surroundings than the Abbey Buildings, which houses a theatre.
The fair ran from Friday to Sunday and featured artwork and pottery for sale. Local potter Jeanne Jackson of Shepherds Cottage Pottery in Horspath exhibited her work, including pieces similar to a jug that had appeared on the craft fair poster for several years. The fair drew familiar faces from the craft community, including Clare Cross.
St Helen and St Katharine School was named the 'top school in Abingdon' in The Times Parent Power 2026 guide, which assesses schools nationwide based on academic performance.
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- Busy weekend craft fair goes ahead at private school in AbingdonHundreds of people gathered for a craft fair at a private school in AbingdonOxfordshire Guardian · 26 Oct, 13:16
- Busy weekend craft fair goes ahead at private school in AbingdonHundreds of people gathered for a craft fair at a private school in AbingdonOxford Mail · 26 Oct, 13:16
In this story: Abingdon · St Helen and St Katharine School · Abbey Buildings · Jeanne Jackson · Shepherds Cottage Pottery · Horspath
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