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.
The Oxfordshire Hotel is ideally situated for easy access from both London and the Midlands, perfectly positioned for your next stay. World renowned course architect Rees Jones designed The Oxfordshire's Championship golf course, which was his first in the U.K. Relaxation, pampering and the ultimate in high-end luxurious treatments. This is what you can come to expect from The Oxfordshire Tempus Spa, with friendly experienced practitioners, a calming and ambient atmosphere combined with the very best products.
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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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..
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.
Here at the Oxford Bus Company, we provide lots of bus options to help passengers travel into the City Centre from all around Oxfordshire. PickMeUp is an on-demand ride-sharing minibus service.
Our City Sightseeing tour lasts approximately 1 hour and departs every 10 – 15 minutes in the summer and every 20 – 30 minutes in the winter, please be aware of potential traffic delays around the route after 4:30PM. It is suitable for kids of ALL ages.
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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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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