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What to do in Oxford

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University of Oxford

4.5/5(220 reviews)

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 Cathedral which includes heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral

Christ Church College

4.5/5(112 reviews)

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

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.

Bodleian Library

4.5/5(39 reviews)

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

4.5/5(103 reviews)

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

4.5/5(183 reviews)

The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.

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.

Covered Market

4/5(146 reviews)

Discover the charms of the quaint city of Oxford at this permanent market full of local produce and intriguing trinkets.

Sheldonian Theatre

4.5/5(24 reviews)

Find out about the history of Oxford with a stop at Sheldonian Theatre. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.

Areas of Oxford

Oxford City Centre

4.5/5(131 area reviews)

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.

Headington

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Headington. You might want to make time for a stop at Headington Shark or South Park.

Cowley

While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Southfield Golf Club.

Jericho

Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Botley

The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travellers visit Botley. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit Oxford Castle and Oxford Playhouse, a few notable attractions nearby.