Sightseeing
The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology.
374 locals recommend
Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont StreetThe Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology.
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world. Founded in 1621, today it contains over 5,000 different plant species.
93 locals recommend
Oxford Botanic Garden
Rose LaneThe University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world. Founded in 1621, today it contains over 5,000 different plant species.
Oxford Castle & Prison
A large partly ruined Norman medieval castle alongside the prison that closed in 1996 and redeveloped as a visitor attraction.
59 locals recommend
Oxford Castle & Prison
44-46 Oxford CastleOxford Castle & Prison
A large partly ruined Norman medieval castle alongside the prison that closed in 1996 and redeveloped as a visitor attraction.
Oxford University
As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford Uni is a unique and historic institution.
153 locals recommend
University of Oxford
Wellington SquareOxford University
As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford Uni is a unique and historic institution.
Try your hand at punting in various Oxford locations such as the Magdalen Bridge Boathouse, Cherwell Boathouse, Salter’s Steamers & Oxford River Cruises (Folly Bridge, Oxford).
54 locals recommend
Oxford Punting
High StreetTry your hand at punting in various Oxford locations such as the Magdalen Bridge Boathouse, Cherwell Boathouse, Salter’s Steamers & Oxford River Cruises (Folly Bridge, Oxford).
Food scene
Westgate Oxford is home to prestigious global brands, eclectic restaurants and cafes, leisure, and sophisticated rooftop bars and dining.
157 locals recommend
Westgate Oxford
Queen StreetWestgate Oxford is home to prestigious global brands, eclectic restaurants and cafes, leisure, and sophisticated rooftop bars and dining.
Neighbourhoods
Headington is a leafy residential suburb home to Oxford Brookes University campus, wooded Headington Hill Park, and sprawling South Park, which overlooks the city centre. Relaxed Italian and Asian restaurants line busy Headington Road, alongside thrift stores and traditional pubs. A huge fibreglass shark diving into the roof of a Victorian terraced house is a much-photographed landmark.
9 locals recommend
Headington
Headington is a leafy residential suburb home to Oxford Brookes University campus, wooded Headington Hill Park, and sprawling South Park, which overlooks the city centre. Relaxed Italian and Asian restaurants line busy Headington Road, alongside thrift stores and traditional pubs. A huge fibreglass shark diving into the roof of a Victorian terraced house is a much-photographed landmark.