Guidebook for Oxford
Food Scene
Traditional real-ale pub renowned for its pie selection, with a large, leafy beer garden, opposite the pretty parish church, all very English!
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The White Hart
12 St Andrew's RdTraditional real-ale pub renowned for its pie selection, with a large, leafy beer garden, opposite the pretty parish church, all very English!
All day breakfast, sandwich bar, coffee shop, delicatessen, eat in or take out service too.
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Cafe Bonjour
136 London RdAll day breakfast, sandwich bar, coffee shop, delicatessen, eat in or take out service too.
Jacobs & Field
15 Old High StA fabulous delicatessen, cafe and bar all in one.
Coco Noir
77A London RdGreat little hand made Belgian Chocolatier for a treat (or two!)
A traditional real ale pub with a log fire and outdoor seating, serving simple British cuisine.
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The Butcher's Arms
5 Wilberforce StA traditional real ale pub with a log fire and outdoor seating, serving simple British cuisine.
Sightseeing
Enjoy punting on the river Cherwell at Oxford’s biggest punt station! Sail along the river Cherwell on this idyllic form of transport and discover Oxford in a totally unique way. Whether you choose to float downstream to University Parks – one of the most popular picnic spots in Oxford, sail to ‘The Victoria Arms’ for a pit stop, or simply admire the stunning architecture and landscape of Oxford from the water, hiring a punt will guarantee your trip to this historic city will be an unforgettable one. For bookings and enquiries: 01865 515978
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Cherwell Boathouse
Bardwell RoadEnjoy punting on the river Cherwell at Oxford’s biggest punt station! Sail along the river Cherwell on this idyllic form of transport and discover Oxford in a totally unique way. Whether you choose to float downstream to University Parks – one of the most popular picnic spots in Oxford, sail to ‘The Victoria Arms’ for a pit stop, or simply admire the stunning architecture and landscape of Oxford from the water, hiring a punt will guarantee your trip to this historic city will be an unforgettable one. For bookings and enquiries: 01865 515978
Háskólinn í Oxford
Wellington SquareParks & Nature
70 acres of riverside parkland with areas for sport, plus a large collection of landscaped flora.
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Háskólaparkar
South Parks Road70 acres of riverside parkland with areas for sport, plus a large collection of landscaped flora.
This scenic park offers a delightful two-mile walk through meadows and along river banks, offering picturesque views and ideal spots for picnics, sitting or just relaxing.
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Christ Church Meadow
This scenic park offers a delightful two-mile walk through meadows and along river banks, offering picturesque views and ideal spots for picnics, sitting or just relaxing.
Shotover Country Park offers everyone a chance to enjoy a place of beauty and history right on the edge of Oxford. Covering 117 hectares on the southern slopes of Shotover Hill there are spectacular views from the top across south Oxfordshire. The park is an intimate mosaic of hidden valleys, varied landscapes and diverse habitats; a haven for wildlife and an ideal setting for peaceful enjoyment of the countryside. Because Shotover is a nationally important wildlife site, most of the Country Park is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Open 24 hours.
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Shotover Country Park
Old RoadShotover Country Park offers everyone a chance to enjoy a place of beauty and history right on the edge of Oxford. Covering 117 hectares on the southern slopes of Shotover Hill there are spectacular views from the top across south Oxfordshire. The park is an intimate mosaic of hidden valleys, varied landscapes and diverse habitats; a haven for wildlife and an ideal setting for peaceful enjoyment of the countryside. Because Shotover is a nationally important wildlife site, most of the Country Park is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Open 24 hours.
Large open spaced play area with a few wooden climbing objects, swinging bars and huge slide! Lots of steep bumpy hills to run or roll down. Lovely forest land surrounds the playground equipment – this is the real attraction. Definitely the place for exploring
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Quarry Hollow Play Area
Quarry HollowLarge open spaced play area with a few wooden climbing objects, swinging bars and huge slide! Lots of steep bumpy hills to run or roll down. Lovely forest land surrounds the playground equipment – this is the real attraction. Definitely the place for exploring
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world. The garden was founded in 1621 as a physic garden growing plants for medicinal research. A beautiful and peaceful 2 hectare garden to wander around in the heart of the city. Located in: University of Oxford, OX1 4AZ Open Monday to Sunday 9am to 6pm but check the website to be sure.
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Oxford Bótaskógar
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. The garden was founded in 1621 as a physic garden growing plants for medicinal research. A beautiful and peaceful 2 hectare garden to wander around in the heart of the city. Located in: University of Oxford, OX1 4AZ Open Monday to Sunday 9am to 6pm but check the website to be sure.
Arts & Culture
The Ashmolean Museum on Beaumont Street is the world's first university museum. Its first building was erected in 1678–1683 to house the cabinet of curiosities that Elias Ashmole gave to the University of Oxford in 1677. Discover half a million years of art and archaeology, from Egyptian mummies to modern art. Free admission
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Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont StreetThe Ashmolean Museum on Beaumont Street is the world's first university museum. Its first building was erected in 1678–1683 to house the cabinet of curiosities that Elias Ashmole gave to the University of Oxford in 1677. Discover half a million years of art and archaeology, from Egyptian mummies to modern art. Free admission
New Theatre Oxford is the main commercial theatre in Oxford, England and has a capacity of 1,800 people. Call 0844 871 3020 to book
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Nýja Oxford Leikhúsið
24-26 George StNew Theatre Oxford is the main commercial theatre in Oxford, England and has a capacity of 1,800 people. Call 0844 871 3020 to book
Oxford Playhouse and its' next door Burton Taylor Studio present and produce a wide range of live performance. The programme includes the best of British and international drama, family shows, contemporary dance and music, student and amateur shows, comedy, lectures and poetry.
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Oxford Playhouse
11-12 Beaumont StOxford Playhouse and its' next door Burton Taylor Studio present and produce a wide range of live performance. The programme includes the best of British and international drama, family shows, contemporary dance and music, student and amateur shows, comedy, lectures and poetry.
The Pitt Rivers Museum, established in 1884, displays over half a million archaeological and ethnographic objects from all parts of the world and all time periods. It is truly a global museum. Free admission too
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Náttúrufræðistofnun
Parks Road The Pitt Rivers Museum, established in 1884, displays over half a million archaeological and ethnographic objects from all parts of the world and all time periods. It is truly a global museum. Free admission too
The UK's second largest library, established in 1602 and containing over 11 million works.
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Bodleian Library
Broad Street The UK's second largest library, established in 1602 and containing over 11 million works.
Essentials
Boots
8-10 Cornmarket StFor all your pharmacy and beauty needs
Standard opening hours (check website for bank holidays opening times): Sunday: 06:00 - 23:30 Monday:06:00 - 23:30 Tuesday:06:00 - 23:30 Wednesday:06:00 - 23:30 Thursday:06:00 - 23:30 Friday: 06:00 - 23:30 Saturday:06:00 - 23:30
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Little Waitrose & Partners Headington, London Rd
52 London RdStandard opening hours (check website for bank holidays opening times): Sunday: 06:00 - 23:30 Monday:06:00 - 23:30 Tuesday:06:00 - 23:30 Wednesday:06:00 - 23:30 Thursday:06:00 - 23:30 Friday: 06:00 - 23:30 Saturday:06:00 - 23:30
The Co-operative Food
152 London RdSupermarket and Post Office
ATM
50 Gladstone RdFor all your essentials and an ATM too, open late
For laundry and ironing, dry cleaning, 24hr express service, alterations & repairs, suede & leather, key cutting.
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Regency Dry Cleaners
For laundry and ironing, dry cleaning, 24hr express service, alterations & repairs, suede & leather, key cutting.
Boots Pharmacy
207 London RdPharmacy
Shopping
Waitrose
Southam RoadFor all your food and household shopping
Entertainment & Activities
The Ultimate Picture Palace is Oxford’s oldest and only independent cinema. The cinema is privately owned and owner managed. They show a mix of recent releases from around the world, classic seasons and a programme of exciting one-off events.
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The Ultimate Picture Palace
Cowley RoadThe Ultimate Picture Palace is Oxford’s oldest and only independent cinema. The cinema is privately owned and owner managed. They show a mix of recent releases from around the world, classic seasons and a programme of exciting one-off events.
ODEON Oxford Magdalen St
Magdalen StreetODEON Oxford George St
George StreetPhoenix Picturehouse
57 Walton StGreat little cinema with a bar