Oxford, the university, started 1249, with its 'dreaming spires' mixes with commerce in this city, with lots to see and do and is always busy ! Tour buses and guides ply the streets with the tourists so best to go out of season to avoid the crowds.
Shops, two shopping centers(!), and cafes, theatres and cinemas, sports facilities and clubs are all to found. Live music of most types, often in historic settings.
But the history is why most people come, to wander around the college quads, although the oldest buildings are those of the city itself, and we have to mention the effect of the car industry on the town.
Old buildings reflect every English architectural period since the Saxons, including the mid-18th century Radcliffe Camera, the hub of the city.
You can get into most of the colleges, mostly in the afternoon, or take a guided walking tour, note that admission fees now apply to some colleges.
The colleges have built new buildings and surprisingly they tend to blend in with the older styles extremely well, even new colleges such as St Catherinešs and Wolfson have achieved this.
You can take a boat on the river, even a punt if you want to try your hand!
Oxford has a Tourist Information CentreOxford Castle New Road, Oxford OX1 1AY
An interesting historical area of Oxford. Oxford Castle information
St Michael-at-the-North Gate Cornmarket Street, Oxford OX1 3EY
A lovely old church to visit. St Michael-at-the-North Gate information
Carfax Tower Carfax, Oxford OX1 1DZ
A lovely 14th century tower. Carfax Tower information
University Church of St Mary the Virgin High Street, Oxford OX1 4BJ
A popular church to visit. University Church of St Mary the Virgin information
Iffley Church Church Way, Iffley, Oxford OX4 4EJ
A fine Norman church to see. Iffley Church information
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden Rose Lane, Oxford OX1 4AZ
A lovely place right in the heart of the city. The University of Oxford Botanic Garden information
Modern Art Oxford 30 Pembroke Street, Oxford OX1 1BP
Exhibitions of modern and contemporary visual art works. Modern Art Oxford information
Merton College Merton Street, Oxford OX1 4JD
See the Gothic buildings and courtyard. Merton College information
Hertford College Catte Street, Oxford OX1 3BW
The place to go to see the The Bridge Of Sighs. Hertford College information
Magdalen College High Street, Oxford OX1 4AU
One of the nicest colleges, in our opinion. Magdalen College information
New College Holywell Street, Oxford OX1 3BN
A lovely old college to look around. New College information
Christ Church St. Aldates, Oxford OX1 1DP
An architectural masterpiece. Christ Church information
All Souls College High Street, Oxford OX1 4AL
The buildings here date back to the 15th century. All Souls College information
Jesus College Turl Street, Oxford OX1 3DW
The only college in Oxford that was founded during the Elizabethan period. Jesus College information
Wadham College Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PN
A nice college with original Jacobean buildings. Wadham College information
Keble College Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PG
One of the few Victorian built colleges. Keble College information
St Edmund Hall Queen's Lane, Oxford OX1 4AR
The last surviving medieval college with a Norman crypt. St Edmund Hall information
University College High Street, Oxford OX1 4BH
A nice set of buildings worth wandering around. University College information
St Johns College St. Giles, Oxford OX1 3JP
Well worth visiting for the Quadrangles. St Johns College information
Bodleian Library Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG
Visit Oxford's famous library, one of the world's oldest. Bodleian Library information
Museum of Natural History Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW
Houses the University's scientific collections. Museum of Natural History information
Ashmolean Museum Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2PH
A huge collection of treasures, from the earliest of times to the present day. Ashmolean Museum information
Pitt Rivers Museum South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP
See the Universities anthropology and archaeology collections. Pitt Rivers Museum information
Bate Collection of Musical Instruments Faculty of Music, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DB
A large collection of musical instruments from all over the world. Bate Collection of Musical Instruments information
Museum of Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1BX
Discover the history of Oxford. Museum of Oxford information
BT Telecom Museum 35 Speedwell Street, Oxford OX1 1RH
The history of telecommunications. BT Telecom Museum information
Museum of the History of Science Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ
Dedicated to all types of scientific instruments. Museum of the History of Science information
Oxford Story 6 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AJ
An interesting way to find out about the history of Oxford. Oxford Story information
Oxford Covered Market Market Street, Oxford OX1 3DZ
A great place to browse in the shops. Oxford Covered Market information
Sheldonian Theatre Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ
A lovely building to look around. Sheldonian Theatre information
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Beaumont Street Oxford OX1 2LN MAP In the heart of Oxford, opposite the Ashmolean Museum, The Macdonald Randolph Hotel offers sumptuous bedrooms and a luxury spa. With an award-winning restaurant, there is also a famous bar. More Information and Book ... |
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Wolvercote Roundabout Oxford OX2 8AL MAP The Oxford Hotel is only 5 minutes' drive from Oxford's historic and picturesque centre and 0.5 miles from the A34. There are stylish rooms, a sauna and an indoor swimming pool. More Information and Book ... |
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Abingdon Road Oxford OX1 4PS MAP Set in 40 acres of stunning parkland, Oxford Spires Hotel has a pool, a gym and a spa. There is free Wi-Fi access, and the historic city centre is around 15 minutes' walk away. More Information and Book ... |
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106-110 Abingdon Road Oxford OX1 4PX MAP Overlooking the Queen's College sports grounds, the Sportsview Guest House offers free on-site parking. Free Wi-Fi is available and Oxford's River Isis is just a 5-minute walk away. More Information and Book ... |
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367 Banbury Road Oxford OX2 7PL MAP Just 2 miles from Oxford city centre, the Remont Oxford Hotel offers modern 4-star guest house accommodation. It has a garden and terrace. Free public parking and free Wi-Fi are available. More Information and Book ... |
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82/84 Abingdon Road Oxford OX1 4PL MAP These 2 Victorian town houses are 10 minutes' walk from the city centre, and an even shorter walk from Christ Church College and the Thames. More Information and Book ... |
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200 Woodstock Road Oxford OX2 7NH MAP The Noa Residence in Oxford offers self-catering apartments just one mile from the city centre. They comprise well-equipped kitchens, DVD players and LCD TVs, free Wi-Fi and free parking. More Information and Book ... |
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26 Rowland Hill Court Oxford OX1 1LE MAP Situated 10 minutes' walk from Oxford city centre, Pembroke City Apartment features free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking for 1 car. More Information and Book ... |
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267 Prama House Banbury Road Oxford OX2 7HT MAP Situated just 10 minutes' walk from Oxford city centre, Oxford Apartment provides riverside and central accommodation in a secure gated development. Free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking are provided. More Information and Book ... |
Travel south west and follow the Vale of the White Horse, visit Uffington, or follow the River Thames down towards London with Abingdon and Henley-on-Thames to see.
Towns Near Oxford To Visit - straight line distance:
Abingdon (5.75 miles) Woodstock (7.73 miles) Dorchester-on-Thames (8.52 miles) Witney (9.85 miles)
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