Lovely place calming and loads od history

The church is thought to occupy the site of the Anglo-Saxon Helenstowe Nunnery. The church spire is a landmark of the town. The earliest parts of the church are late 12th- or early 13th-century. Some of the windows are 14th-century, and the building was remodelled in the 15th and 16th centuries. The building was restored in 1869–73 to plans by the Gothic Revival architect Henry Woodyer. Of note within the church are the painted ceiling panels of the north aisle, dating from about 1390 and representing the Tree of Jesse. The church is a Grade I listed building. Certainly, here's a 5-star review for St. Helens Church in Abingdon. Stepping inside, we were immediately struck by the serene ambience and the rich historical significance that permeates the air. The stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows are a testament to its centuries-old heritage. The peacefulness within the church provides a perfect sanctuary for contemplation and reflection. The churchyard is well-maintained, adding to the overall charm of the surroundings. A memorial tablet depicts the family tree of William Lee (1545–1637), five times mayor of Abingdon, and his descendants. The memorial is referred to in Jerome K. Jerome's Three Men in a Boat. Around the churchyard are three sets of almshouses: Long Alley Almshouses built in 1446, Twitty's Almshouses of 1707 and Brick Alley Almshouses of 1718. The architectural historian Nikolaus Pevsner declared "No other churchyard anywhere has anything like it.

Didn't go inside the church, but the surroding area is quite nice for a walk on a good day. The riverside and the Almshouse are good places around it to walk through.

Nice local church with a spire and a graveyard. They allow you to have a look around inside if there’s no service or event on.

Lovely old church. Does have Toilets Well worth a visit also good Sunday service.

I absolutely adore the architecture of this church. It is STEEPED with history, and the organ is magnificent! The ambience is magical and calmed my soul, so glad I had the honour to visit.

Friendly welcoming family church in the heart of Abingdon on Thames. Interestingly, wider than it is long. Has a beautiful medieval ceiling (guides available £1 each).

It's a small church located by the river Thames and really close to the city center. The exterior architecture of the church is standard, but the interior is beautiful and different. What makes this church different is the way the pews are situated.

A small medieval Church near the Thames river, with spire that dominates the townscape of Abingdon.

Great venue for church service and for school shows! Well maintained building, beautiful architecture!