The Abingdon branch of Paterson Recruitment is on Ock Street…read more Paterson are probably one of the best known recruitment firms, and so you can expect a service reflecting this They are friendly and courteous, and dont rush you when you have an enquiry. Because they are such a big concern they have a lot of work on their books, so are usually able to find you something quite quickly, even if it is only temping to begin with. They are good at keeping you informed, and I found them very easy to deal with.

Coseners House is a lovely conference centre and wedding venue in Abingdon…read more It has beautiful extensive grounds backing onto the river Thames, and has recently acquired a licence to hold wedding ceremonies as well as receptions there. It lost a star from me as I feel that in some aspects they are a bit expensive - they charge £500 for the use of a room for a wedding ceremony, which is undecorated, stark and very conferency. They say the price is so high because they have to recoup the cost for their licence. But other than that a really nice venue, and helpful staff.