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What to do in Oxford
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University of Oxford
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 College
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.
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 Castle
Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.
Ashmolean Museum
The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.
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.
Christ Church Cathedral
Attend a choral recital at this charming and historic Romanesque university chapel, which is among the smallest cathedrals in England.
Exeter College
Stroll across perfectly kept grounds, admire centuries-old architecture and attend a peaceful evening recital in one of Oxford’s first colleges.
Sheldonian Theatre
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
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 South Park or Headington Shark.
Cowley
While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Southfield Golf Club.
East Oxford
While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and South Park.
North Oxford
While North Oxford isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Ashmolean Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
South Oxford
While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.
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