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Warwick Castle, Shakespeare's England, Oxford & Cotswolds Tour from London
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CS Lewis & Tolkien Tour with Magdalen Entry Public tour 11.45am
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Oxford: Sightseeing River Cruise
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The Hunt, an exciting cat-and-mouse game in Oxford
What to do in Oxford
Popular places to visit
University of Oxford
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Oxford during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Christ Church College
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit Christ Church College during your trip to Oxford. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Oxford Castle
Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.
Bodleian Library
Sign up for a tour to get a closer look at the priceless gems in one of the oldest libraries in the world.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Gaze up at towering Oxfordshire dinosaur skeletons, see a colony of swifts in a tower and study the preserved model of the extinct dodo.
Ashmolean Museum
The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.
Carfax Tower
Climb the narrow, winding staircase to reach the top of this tower, which is considered the very centre of Oxford, for a panoramic view over the city.
Sheldonian Theatre
Find out about the history of Oxford with a stop at Sheldonian Theatre. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
Oxford Town Hall
Learn the story of Oxford when you visit this beautiful Victorian building, which is the seat of local government and also hosts art exhibits and music concerts.
Areas of Oxford
Oxford City Centre
Museums, historical sites and theatres are some highlights of Oxford City Centre. Make a stop by Covered Market or New Theatre Oxford while you're exploring.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.
Cowley
While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Southfield Golf Club.
Headington
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Headington. You might want to make time for a stop at Headington Shark or Exciting Game.
North Oxford
While North Oxford isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Ashmolean Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
- John Radcliffe Hospital
- Bodleian Library
- New Theatre Oxford
- Oxford Brookes University
- Churchill Hospital
- Ashmolean Museum
- Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford
- Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
- Covered Market
- Radcliffe Camera
- Iffley Road Track
- Christ Church Cathedral
- Waterperry Gardens
- University Church of St Mary the Virgin
- Port Meadow
- J.R.R. Tolkien's Grave
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