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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Headington Shark or South Park.
Cowley
While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Shotover Country Park.
Jericho
Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Littlemore
Visitors highly recommend Littlemore for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by Kassam Stadium while you're in town.
Wolvercote
When in Wolvercote, you can plan a visit to Port Meadow and Oxford University Museum of Natural History, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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