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Visit Oxford & the University of Oxford

'I never realised there was so much to see and do here! I wish I could stay longer!'

Oxford will surprise, inspire and enchant you with its magnificent architecture, impressive yet intimate colleges, romantic rivers, and hidden nooks and crannies. The whole place has a buzz, a vibrant atmosphere it's hard to define. You just have to be there.


If it's your first visit you'll maybe appreciate a few pointers:

  • Take an Official Guided Walking tour from the Oxford Visitor Information Centre.

  • Visit one (or more) of Oxford's 38 autonomous colleges which together make up the University of Oxford.

  • Marvel at the Bodleian Library including Duke Humfrey's Library of chained books (Hogwarts library) and the entrancing Divinity School.

  • Admire Oxford's secluded gardens - the Botanic Garden and landscaped college grounds.

  • Hop on and off the City Sightseeing bus.

  • Visit all of Oxford's free museums, maybe in alphabetical order?

  • Alternatively, visit all of central Oxford's pubs. Maybe in reverse alphabetical order!

  • Follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter, Alice, Lyra or Inspectors Morse and Lewis - and other literary/celluloid characters.

  • Climb at least one tower, camera in hand to capture the 'dreaming spires'.

  • Go punting - or at least take a river cruise. Don't mention the pedalos.

  • Buy some goodies in the Covered Market and then picnic in the University Parks or Christ Church Meadow.
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  • Dare to cross Magdalen Bridge and venture up the Cowley Road - another world awaits you.

There are suggested itineraries to help guide you through complicated opening days and hours.

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