Oxford
🎭 Best Things To Do
Oxford is one of England's most rewarding cities to explore — the colleges, libraries and museums are world-class, but it's the quieter discoveries that linger longest: punting on the Cherwell, wandering the Covered Market or stumbling upon a centuries-old pub down a cobbled lane.
50 places in Oxford
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Abbey Gardens
Historic abbey ruins and peaceful gardens in charming Abingdon town centre.
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Abbey Meadows
Discover peaceful riverside walks and historic Abbey grounds in Abingdon.
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Abingdon County Hall Museum
A restored 17th-century Baroque building overlooking the market, with exhibitions on local history.
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Albert Park
Green oasis perfect for families, walking, and relaxing outdoors.
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Ashmolean Museum
Ancient & modern art & antiquities covering world civilisations, plus fine & applied arts.
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Banbury Cross
Erected in 1859, this notable statue commemorates the wedding of Queen Victoria's eldest daughter.
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Banbury Museum & Gallery
Museum including sections on the Civil War, the Oxford Canal and the adjacent Tooley's Boatyard.
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Bicester Motion - Gate 8
Ultimate thrills await at Bicester's premier racing and driving experience venue.
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Blenheim Palace
Blenheim Palace: Britain's grandest stately home and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Bodleian Library
The UK's second largest library, established in 1602 and containing over 11 million works.
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Broughton Castle
Historic fortified manor house with a moat, well tended garden and elegant stone-walled great hall.
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Bury Knowle Park
City park with fiction-inspired play areas & sculptures, basketball & tennis courts & a zip wire.
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C S Lewis Nature Reserve
Explore woodland walks and wildlife in Oxford's hidden natural gem.
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Carfax Tower
Landmark 23m-high belltower, once part of a 12th-century church, offering city views from the top.
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Christ Church Cathedral
Medieval Gothic and Romanesque cathedral serving Christ Church college and the local parish.
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Christ Church Meadow
Expansive, college grasslands grazed on by Longhorn cattle and strolled on by couples and families.
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Cogges Manor Farm
Living museum in manor house and grounds, with demonstrations, tours and animal feeding.
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Cowley Marsh Recreation Ground
Cowley Marsh Recreation Ground offers green space and outdoor activities for all ages.
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Cutteslowe and Sunnymead Park
Big green space with playgrounds, train rides, a mini-golf course, a skate park & other activities.
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Cuttle Brook
Discover the serene natural beauty of Cuttle Brook in Thame.
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Deer Park Wood
Discover ancient woodland trails and wildlife in beautiful Deer Park Wood.
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Didcot Escape Rooms
Challenge yourself in immersive escape room adventures at Didcot's premier puzzle destination.
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Didcot Railway Centre
Displays of train life past, with railway memorabilia, steam locomotives and Thomas the Tank Engine.
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Dry Sandford Pit Nature Reserve
Discover wildlife and wildflowers at this serene Oxfordshire nature reserve.
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Edmonds Park
Edmonds Park offers green spaces and recreational facilities for families and visitors.
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Escape Hunt Oxford
Immersive escape room adventures in the heart of Oxford city centre.
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Eynsham Abbey Fishponds Walk
Discover serene fishponds and historic abbey ruins in picturesque Eynsham.
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Florence Park
Lush recreation area with tennis courts, mini-golf & 3 play areas, plus a tree-lined promenade.
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Folly Bridge
Opened in 1827, this historic stone bridge inspired the titles of several works of literature.
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Garth Park
Relaxed park featuring formal gardens, play & picnic areas, open lawns & frequent concerts.
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Hanwell Brook Wetland
Explore wildlife and nature at this beautiful wetland reserve.
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Harcourt Arboretum (University of Oxford)
Trees including ancient redwoods and Japanese maples, rhododendrons and bluebell woods in 130 acres.
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Headington Hill Park
Serene recreation area with grassy fields, mature trees & paved walkways, plus an iron footbridge.
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High Lodge Farm & Campsite
High Lodge Farm offers camping and countryside activities near Oxford.
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Hinksey Park
Wooded area with wildlife and walking paths, a lake and sports facilities including an outdoor pool.
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History of Science Museum
The university's diminutive science museum, curated around objects such as astrolabes and sundials.
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Hitchcopse Pit
Discover nature's hidden gem at this scenic Oxford pit lake.
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Island Pond Wood
Discover woodland walks and nature trails near Bicester.
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Ladygrove Estate Playground
Fun-filled playground perfect for families and children of all ages.
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Loyd Recreation Park
Community sports hub offering recreational facilities for all ages and abilities.
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Lye Valley
Discover wild meadows and peaceful nature trails in East Oxford.
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Margaret Brown Gardens
Discover enchanting gardens showcasing Margaret Brown's horticultural passion and expertise.
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Martyrs' Memorial
Victorian Gothic monument, completed in 1843, memorializing 3 Oxford martyrs of the 16th century.
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Millennium Green
Millennium Green is a scenic recreational space perfect for outdoor activities.
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Millennium Wood
Discover nature's tranquility at Millennium Wood, East Hagbourne's hidden gem.
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Minster Lovell Hall & Dovecote
Explore the haunting ruins of this 15th-century aristocratic mansion.
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Modern Art Oxford
Cutting-edge exhibitions of international modern and contemporary visual art, plus an upbeat cafe.
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Mowbray Fields Local Nature Reserve
Discover native wildlife and wetlands at this peaceful Oxford nature reserve.
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National Trust - Farnborough Hall
18th-century home with stand-out library, opulent furnishings plus formal gardens and country views.
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National Trust - Upton House and Gardens
An elegant stately home with 1930s period displays, garden terraces, walking trails and a bookstore.
