Attractions and Places to Visit in Oxford
Oxford is a beautiful city of stunning architecture, history and culture. You’ll find ancient and modern colleges, fascinating museums and galleries, and plenty of parks, gardens and green spaces in which to relax. Plus, the city centre is small enough to cover on foot, and only a few minutes walk from the main rail and coach stations.
Places to Stay in Oxford
Find accommodation that suits your needs: from Oxford city centre Hotels and friendly city Bed & Breakfasts to farm stays and self-catering in beautiful cottages surrounded by nature in Oxfordshire’s countryside.
Sports and Activities
If you’re looking for inspiration for new places to go, days out and things to do, there's no shortage of activities in Oxford. Whether it's day or night, summer or winter, with your friends or with your children check out our listings.
The Bear Inn – Oxford
The Bear Inn is home to a rather impressive (if somewhat random) collection of ties – visitors from all around the globe have contributed their neckwear. A great place to unwind, take off your own tie, and enjoy looking at everyone else’s!
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The Kings Arms
The famous Kings Arms was built in 1607 and is still standing in its original position. We're quite possibly the brainiest pub in Oxford, known for having the highest IQ per square foot of anywhere in the world!
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Remont Hotel - Oxford
The recently refurbished, Remont is an independent family run Oxford hotel-style bed and breakfast located in the picturesque and historic City of Oxford. We offer comfortable clean accommodation, modern facilities and a convenient location for easy access to Oxford.
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Shopping in Oxford
Shopping in Oxford Visit Oxford’s Covered Market for the very best in local crafts, food and drink. Most businesses in the Covered Market are independent, some going back generations, selling food, gifts, shoes, fashion, flowers and jewellery to name but a few it is the unique ‘one stop shop’. Oxford’s largest independent department store, Boswell & Co, can be found on Broad Street, specialising in Cookware’s, Gifts, Linens, Luggage, Cosmetics, Pharmacy and Toys as well as their new addition, a Tea Room serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and as many cakes, tea, coffee and pastries as you can fit in! There are many more independent shops throughout the City, as well as chain stores. If you venture outside of the City Centre you will find boutiques, clothes & accessory shops, gift stores, cafes and restaurants in Jericho, down the Cowley Road and Oxfordshire’s Bicester Village.
Maggie’s Oxford centre provides free practical, emotional and social support for people with cancer and their families and friends in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Maggie’s Oxford is a place to find practical advice about benefits and eating well; a place where qualified experts provide emotional support; a place to meet other people or simply to sit quietly with a cup of tea.
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Although the Oxford Cheese Company has expanded its' brands and has gone into production, distribution and export at its warehouse just outside Oxford, its retail shop is still its prime concern.
Specialist in rare and second-hand books in all subjects, particularly Literature, History, Theology, Philosophy, Art, Classics and Antiquarian. Particular interests include Roman Catholic books, local Oxford interest, John Henry Newman and the Oxford Movement, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R.Tolkien..
Auto Taxi are an Abingdon based, family run taxi company. Their services include local taxi runs, airport runs and special functions
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ChauffeurOx is the premier chauffeur service in Oxford pioneering in delivering beyond compare transportation solutions. Exclusively available in Oxfordshire with drivers having several years of proficiency in transferring passengers, our mission is to deliver eminent, dependable and prompt services. Our sumptuous cars are steered by professional, energetic and well-groomed drivers.
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2,000 acres of stunning park and gardens to explore, including Europe’s greatest collection of ancient Oak trees. When visiting Blenheim Palace you can enjoy buggy tours of the lake, tours around the Palace, visit the butterfly house..
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Located in Oxford's city centre, the Randolph is a 5 Star, landmark building with elegance and charm aplenty. Guests have a choice of restaurants and bars within the hotel, including their newly opened Acanthus Restaurant, serving mouth-watering seasonal dishes prepared by their highly skilled chefs.
Situated alongside the attractive Windrush River and very much at the heart of the local village community in Swinbrook, The Swan has a rich history associated with it.
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Emporium Club is Oxford’s newest venue in the heart of the city. Emporium, Oxford’s newest and most impressive clubbing mecca, delivers unforgettable nights in a unique venu
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