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From London: Cotswolds and Oxford Guided Day-Trip
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What to do in Oxford
Popular places to visit
University of Oxford
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Oxford, during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theater scene.
Christ Church College
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of 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.
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
Discover the charms of the quaint city of Oxford at this permanent market full of local produce and intriguing trinkets.
Sheldonian Theatre
Find out about the history of Oxford when you spend time at Sheldonian Theatre. Experience the area's museums and theater scene.
Areas of Oxford
Oxford City Centre
Museums, historic sites, and theaters are just a few things travelers enjoy about Oxford City Centre. Check out Covered Market or New Theatre Oxford while you're exploring the area.
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
Though Jericho might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum.
Botley
The restaurants and gardens are a few reasons travelers visit Botley. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Oxford Castle and Oxford Playhouse, a few notable attractions nearby.
Littlemore
Littlemore is popular for its abundant dining options, and you can check out Kassam Stadium, a top attraction in the neighborhood.
