Guidebook for Oxford
Food Scene
Highly acclaimed Gastro pub serving lunch and dinner, try the pies or roasts to share.
Flea market the first Saturday of each month outside on the terraces. Stalls selling bric a brac, handmade clothes, vintage finds, furniture and collectables.
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Magdalen Arms Oxford
243 Iffley RdHighly acclaimed Gastro pub serving lunch and dinner, try the pies or roasts to share.
Flea market the first Saturday of each month outside on the terraces. Stalls selling bric a brac, handmade clothes, vintage finds, furniture and collectables.
Authentic Italian regional food going beyond the usual pizza and pasta...highly recommended. Duck Ragu with pappardelle is amazing!
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La Cucina
40 St Clement's StAuthentic Italian regional food going beyond the usual pizza and pasta...highly recommended. Duck Ragu with pappardelle is amazing!
Specialising in fresh fish and seafood....great fish and chips! Friendly staff, highly recommended.
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CuttleFish
36-37 St Clement's StSpecialising in fresh fish and seafood....great fish and chips! Friendly staff, highly recommended.
well regarded gastropub with secluded patio garden. Tucked away in the quiet residential Iffley fields area, small menu with additional daily specials....try the excellent fish and chips or the renowned steak platter for 2 or more...
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Chester Arms
19 Chester Streetwell regarded gastropub with secluded patio garden. Tucked away in the quiet residential Iffley fields area, small menu with additional daily specials....try the excellent fish and chips or the renowned steak platter for 2 or more...
Kadai & Naan
209 Cowley Rd Nepalese
Arbequina
72-74 Cowley Rd Award winning Tapas bar
Le Kesh
180 Cowley Rd Lebanese and Moroccan
Taberu
100 Cowley RdJapanese restuarant
Restaurant/café/bar serving pizza, pasta, burgers, steak,salads and all day breakfasts.
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Cafe Loco
23 Cowley Rd Restaurant/café/bar serving pizza, pasta, burgers, steak,salads and all day breakfasts.
Well reviewed homemade Greek food including vegan. Small basic cafe/deli only open until 9pm.
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Meli Deli
51A Cowley RdWell reviewed homemade Greek food including vegan. Small basic cafe/deli only open until 9pm.
Italian deli which also has a pizza oven....fantastic thin crust pizza with authentic, fresh ingredients such as freshly sliced prosciutto. Open for takeaway until 10pm
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Il Principe
82 Cowley RdItalian deli which also has a pizza oven....fantastic thin crust pizza with authentic, fresh ingredients such as freshly sliced prosciutto. Open for takeaway until 10pm
Local cafe open from 8am monday to saturday and 10am sunday. Hosts regular pop up events in the evening
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Silvie
281 Iffley RdLocal cafe open from 8am monday to saturday and 10am sunday. Hosts regular pop up events in the evening
Local pub serving great pizza & burgers at lunchtime and in the evening, also open for breakfast and brunch from 9am. Gluten free and vegetarian options available. Family friendly.
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The Rusty Bicycle
28 Magdalen RdLocal pub serving great pizza & burgers at lunchtime and in the evening, also open for breakfast and brunch from 9am. Gluten free and vegetarian options available. Family friendly.
Very well reviewed Oriental restaurant serving Malaysian, Singaporean, Szechuan and Cantonese dishes. Described as "possibly the best authentic Chinese-Malaysian in the country" by Giles Coren in the Times. Not in our neighbourhood but not far from central Oxford, St Giles and Walton Street.
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Zheng
82 Walton StVery well reviewed Oriental restaurant serving Malaysian, Singaporean, Szechuan and Cantonese dishes. Described as "possibly the best authentic Chinese-Malaysian in the country" by Giles Coren in the Times. Not in our neighbourhood but not far from central Oxford, St Giles and Walton Street.
Fine Caribbean dining in a small restaurant. Award winning chef with an innovative menu. Great cocktails and very friendly staff.
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Spiced Roots Restaurant
64 Cowley RdFine Caribbean dining in a small restaurant. Award winning chef with an innovative menu. Great cocktails and very friendly staff.
Authentic Northeast Chinese cuisine including 'pork ears' and 'chicken gizzards' for the adventurous! Extensive menu offering a wide range of Szechuan dishes, handmade noodles, hotpots and some standard chinese dishes. Eat in the simple but comfortable restaurant or take away.
Zhang Ji 章记美食
170 Cowley RdAuthentic Northeast Chinese cuisine including 'pork ears' and 'chicken gizzards' for the adventurous! Extensive menu offering a wide range of Szechuan dishes, handmade noodles, hotpots and some standard chinese dishes. Eat in the simple but comfortable restaurant or take away.
Small independant pub close to the town centre and Gloucester Green bus station. Great for pizza and pannini with gluten fee options available.
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The White Rabbit
21 Friars EntrySmall independant pub close to the town centre and Gloucester Green bus station. Great for pizza and pannini with gluten fee options available.
G&D are an Oxford institution, much loved by students and other locals. Excellent local ice cream. Various other branches around Oxford.
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George & Delila
104 Cowley RdG&D are an Oxford institution, much loved by students and other locals. Excellent local ice cream. Various other branches around Oxford.
Mostro Coffee
Small coffee shop inside the Truck music shop.
Browns
Unpretentious cafe inside the covered market since the 1970's.
Great family run café for breakfast, brunch or lunch from 9am-3pm weekdays and 9am - 2pm at weekends. Full English breakfast with vegetarian options, American buttermilk pancakes, eggs benedict and home baked cakes.
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Bannisters
245 Iffley RdGreat family run café for breakfast, brunch or lunch from 9am-3pm weekdays and 9am - 2pm at weekends. Full English breakfast with vegetarian options, American buttermilk pancakes, eggs benedict and home baked cakes.
Highly recommended Middle Eastern bakery, restaurant and café, open throughout the day and into the evening. Everything is made on the premises and really authentic. Try the Manoushé, Shaksuka (spiced oven baked eggs), sweet pastries and 'upside down' lamb dish....quite often sold out! Fantastic Arabic bread.
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Za'atar Bake
166 Cowley RdHighly recommended Middle Eastern bakery, restaurant and café, open throughout the day and into the evening. Everything is made on the premises and really authentic. Try the Manoushé, Shaksuka (spiced oven baked eggs), sweet pastries and 'upside down' lamb dish....quite often sold out! Fantastic Arabic bread.
Majliss
110 Cowley RdHighly recommended Indian restaurant. Try the duck special.
Excellent family run Turkish/Middle Eastern restaurant...ranked number 1 in Oxford on Tripadvisor! Open plan kitchen, selection of hot and cold mezze, Turkish pizza, breakfasts, meat and fish from the grill and a range of house specials. open noon to 11pm.
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Antep Kitchen
228-230 Cowley RdExcellent family run Turkish/Middle Eastern restaurant...ranked number 1 in Oxford on Tripadvisor! Open plan kitchen, selection of hot and cold mezze, Turkish pizza, breakfasts, meat and fish from the grill and a range of house specials. open noon to 11pm.
Traditional pub with real ales, homemade pizza (wood-fired) and renowned for good vegan roasts on Sundays
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The Fir Tree Pub
163 Iffley RdTraditional pub with real ales, homemade pizza (wood-fired) and renowned for good vegan roasts on Sundays
Oxford Fish Shop
287A Iffley RdExcellent fish and chips with friendly owner...takeaway only.
The Coconut Tree Oxford
76 St Clement's StHighly rated Sri Lankan restaurant in an old pub.
Yeti Restaurant
237 Cowley RdHighly rated Nepalese restaurant
Authentic Thai food cafe inside the historic covered market so daytime only.
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Oli's Thai
38 Magdalen RoadAuthentic Thai food cafe inside the historic covered market so daytime only.
The Missing Bean Coffee Roastery
66-72 Magdalen RdRoastery and Café
Authentic Thai restaurant over the other side of town but very convenient for the railway station.
Bangkok House
42A Hythe Bridge StAuthentic Thai restaurant over the other side of town but very convenient for the railway station.
Green Routes Cafe
39 Magdalen RoadVegetarian café with excellent coffee.
Za'atar Grill
Atmospheric typically Oxford restaurant with a secluded patio garden
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Quod Restaurant & Bar
92-94 High StAtmospheric typically Oxford restaurant with a secluded patio garden
Great Indian food on the roof terrace of the Westgate Centre....good choice of vegetarian dishes
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Mowgli Street Food
Great Indian food on the roof terrace of the Westgate Centre....good choice of vegetarian dishes
Open from breakfast until 6pm, Danish bakery serves single-estate coffee, bread, pasties & cakes, cold-pressed juice, open sandwiches on rye bread, artisan sandwich baguettes and premium salads, a selection of wines and beers, sharer boards and warming stews.
Ole & Steen
Open from breakfast until 6pm, Danish bakery serves single-estate coffee, bread, pasties & cakes, cold-pressed juice, open sandwiches on rye bread, artisan sandwich baguettes and premium salads, a selection of wines and beers, sharer boards and warming stews.
Gee's Restaurant & Bar
61-63 Banbury RdStylish glasshouse restaurant...an Oxford classic
Upmarket dining by the river in the restaurant, conservatory or outside
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Cherwell Boathouse
Bardwell RoadUpmarket dining by the river in the restaurant, conservatory or outside
Essentials
Tesco Metro
159-161 Cowley RdGood sized supermarket open 8am til midnight except sundays.
Sainsbury's Local
1-8 St Clement's StConvenient small local supermarket, open late.
laundry and dry cleaning service. Book online for same day collection and delivery from home.
ihateironing
laundry and dry cleaning service. Book online for same day collection and delivery from home.
Boots
8-10 Cornmarket StPharmacy, toiletries etc.
Cowley Pharmacy
258 Cowley RdLocal pharmacy open later than Boots
WASH & SEW
42 St Clement's StDry cleaning, laundry and repairs.
John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley WayNearest Accident and Emergency Hospital.
East Oxford Health Centre
2 Manzil WayNearest health centre with two medical practices and a dentist.
Oxford DentalMed
174D Cowley Rdnearest dentist
Sainsbury's Petrol Station
289 Oxford RdPetrol/gas station
Sainsbury's
Larger supermarket 6 minutes away by car.
Tesco Superstore
Ambassador AvenueLarge supermarket less than 10 minutes away by car.
Tesco Petrol Station
Ambassador AvenuePetrol/gas station less than 10 minutes by car.
Thy Spa
34 Cowley RdThai massage and beauty treatments.
Vintage Barbers
55 Cowley Rdmens barber now called Olde Cowley Barber
Superdrug Oxford Cowley
134A Cowley RdChemist and toiletries
Getting Around
Well priced car rental offering customer pick up and drop off at home on request
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Cowley
10 Watlington RdWell priced car rental offering customer pick up and drop off at home on request
Go Green Taxis Oxford
Robert Robinson AvenueVoted UK's Number 1 taxi service
Cyclo Analysts
150 Cowley Rd Bicycle hire.
Bicycle hire via an app - Rent and keep a Donkey bike for anything, from a single ride to multiple days.
Donkey Republic - 24/7 Bike Rental
1 Botley Rd Bicycle hire via an app - Rent and keep a Donkey bike for anything, from a single ride to multiple days.
Located in West Oxford in the neighbourhood of the railway station but do offer the option of vehicle delivery and collection to your door.
Europcar Oxford
Ferry Hinksey RoadLocated in West Oxford in the neighbourhood of the railway station but do offer the option of vehicle delivery and collection to your door.
For travel information, tickets, smartcards etc to travel to and from London, around Oxford City and to and from Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 - 16:00
Sat - 8:00 - 16:00
Sun Closed
or go to www.oxfordbus.co.uk for timetable, routes and fares and information on different ways to pay.
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Oxford Visitor Information Centre
15-16 Broad StFor travel information, tickets, smartcards etc to travel to and from London, around Oxford City and to and from Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri 8:00 - 16:00
Sat - 8:00 - 16:00
Sun Closed
or go to www.oxfordbus.co.uk for timetable, routes and fares and information on different ways to pay.
specialise in offering cycle hire, tours and holidays for all ages and abilities......extensive range of hire bikes include hybrids, tandems, electric bikes, touring bikes, road bikes, BMX, child, cargo & dog trailers!
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Bainton Bikes
78 Walton Stspecialise in offering cycle hire, tours and holidays for all ages and abilities......extensive range of hire bikes include hybrids, tandems, electric bikes, touring bikes, road bikes, BMX, child, cargo & dog trailers!
Shopping
Wild Honey
111 Magdalen RdOrganic food and health food
Farmers market every Saturday, 10am - 1pm, with stalls selling fresh local produce, artisan bread and cakes, organic meats and cheeses, fish, fresh fruit and vegetables, handmade chocolates, coffee, preserves and homemade food from Poland, India and the Mediterranean. Stalls vary weekly.
East Oxford Farmers' & Community Market
3 Collins St Farmers market every Saturday, 10am - 1pm, with stalls selling fresh local produce, artisan bread and cakes, organic meats and cheeses, fish, fresh fruit and vegetables, handmade chocolates, coffee, preserves and homemade food from Poland, India and the Mediterranean. Stalls vary weekly.
Well-stocked East Asian food store selling authentic speciality ingredients as well as fresh Asian herbs and vegetables.
Jing Jing Oriental Food Store
188 Cowley RdWell-stocked East Asian food store selling authentic speciality ingredients as well as fresh Asian herbs and vegetables.
Asian, African and Caribbean foods including a halal butcher. Has been trading in Oxford for over 50 years
Eastern & Continental Store
152 Cowley RdAsian, African and Caribbean foods including a halal butcher. Has been trading in Oxford for over 50 years
Havana House Oxford
37 High StSpecialist cigar, pipe and tobacco shop
Blackwell's Bookshop
48-51 Broad StFamous bookshop
Blackwell's Art and Poster Shop
27 Broad Stfamous bookshop
Maroc Deli
66 Cowley RdMiddle Eastern deli and butchers
Alder W
224 Cowley RdTraditional British butcher selling quality meat including free range. Highly recommended.
covered market
Historic indoor market with cafes, permanent stalls and shops.
Independent music shop selling CDs, vinyl and books, plus a cafe and regular live band performances.
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Truck Store
101 Cowley RdIndependent music shop selling CDs, vinyl and books, plus a cafe and regular live band performances.
Ballroom Emporium
5-6 The PlainVintage clothing to buy or hire. Vinyl and interesting collectibles.
Oxford Outdoor Markets consist of more than 100 stalls and stands. Producers from all over bring a range of fresh produce, including fish, meats, vegetables, cheeses, breads, coffees, cakes and patisseries, not to mention a wide range of international street food. Shoppers will find hot food, fruit and vegetable stalls, antiques and vintage clothing.
WEDNESDAY’S 9 – 4pm General Market
THURSDAY’S 9 – 4pm is an Antique, Vintage, Art & Craft market with a few speciality food stalls
SATURDAY’S 10 – 5pm – An endless choice of Street Food, Cool junk, Vinyl, Antique n Vintage, Vegan, Upcycled, Linen n Lace, Weird stuff, Essentials, Fresh n fruity, Homespun, Crafty, Arty, Posh Nosh, Retro.
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78 Gloucester St
Oxford Outdoor Markets consist of more than 100 stalls and stands. Producers from all over bring a range of fresh produce, including fish, meats, vegetables, cheeses, breads, coffees, cakes and patisseries, not to mention a wide range of international street food. Shoppers will find hot food, fruit and vegetable stalls, antiques and vintage clothing.
WEDNESDAY’S 9 – 4pm General Market
THURSDAY’S 9 – 4pm is an Antique, Vintage, Art & Craft market with a few speciality food stalls
SATURDAY’S 10 – 5pm – An endless choice of Street Food, Cool junk, Vinyl, Antique n Vintage, Vegan, Upcycled, Linen n Lace, Weird stuff, Essentials, Fresh n fruity, Homespun, Crafty, Arty, Posh Nosh, Retro.
Fantastic chocolates from British cocoa grower! High cocoa contant, less sugar and over 100 flavours to choose from.
Hotel Chocolat
132 High StFantastic chocolates from British cocoa grower! High cocoa contant, less sugar and over 100 flavours to choose from.
Right in the centre of Oxford, opened in October 2017 with over 100 retailers and restaurants.
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Westgate Oxford
Queen StreetRight in the centre of Oxford, opened in October 2017 with over 100 retailers and restaurants.
Seoul Plaza
59-63 Cowley RdWide range of South East Asian food supplies.
Drinks & Nightlife
Kazbar Restaurant
25-27 Cowley RdAtmospheric Morroccan/Spanish bar with tapas
12th century pub tucked away in a cobbled side street in central Oxford. Serves food at lunch and dinner. Popular with students.
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Turf Tavern
Bath Place12th century pub tucked away in a cobbled side street in central Oxford. Serves food at lunch and dinner. Popular with students.
Cafe Baba
240 Cowley RdPopular cocktail place
Excellent cocktails
Mon-Thurs 10:00am-midnight • Fri 10:00am-12:30am • Sat 10:00am-1.00am • Sun 10:00am-23:00pm
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Cafe Tarifa
56-60 Cowley RdExcellent cocktails
Mon-Thurs 10:00am-midnight • Fri 10:00am-12:30am • Sat 10:00am-1.00am • Sun 10:00am-23:00pm
Traditional pub with real ales, homemade pizza (wood-fired) and renowned for good vegan roasts on Sundays
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The Fir Tree Pub
163 Iffley RdTraditional pub with real ales, homemade pizza (wood-fired) and renowned for good vegan roasts on Sundays
O2 Academy, Oxford
190 Cowley Rd Live music venue & club
Live music and comedy venue. Cocktails and craft beers open from 4pm daily.
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The Bullingdon
162 Cowley Rd Live music and comedy venue. Cocktails and craft beers open from 4pm daily.
16th century pub famous for it's collection of ties! Tucked away behind the high street in central Oxford.
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The Bear Tavern
6 Alfred St16th century pub famous for it's collection of ties! Tucked away behind the high street in central Oxford.
Historic pub in central Oxford famous for it's associations with C S Lewis and J R Tolkein.
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The Head of the River
Saint Aldate'sHistoric pub in central Oxford famous for it's associations with C S Lewis and J R Tolkein.
The Library
182 Cowley RdIndependant pub serving craft beer and food. Live music nights.
A Cowley Road institution since the 1970's....a visit here is definately an experience. But make sure you read the reviews on tripadvisor or google before you go!
Hi-Lo Jamaican Eating House
68-70 Cowley RdA Cowley Road institution since the 1970's....a visit here is definately an experience. But make sure you read the reviews on tripadvisor or google before you go!
Local pub serving food. Regular live music...monthly Scandinavian folk music night, harp workshops, open mike night with comedy, poetry & song. Lots of folk music and accoustic nights eg Galician & Breton.
The James Street Tavern
47-48 James StLocal pub serving food. Regular live music...monthly Scandinavian folk music night, harp workshops, open mike night with comedy, poetry & song. Lots of folk music and accoustic nights eg Galician & Breton.
Artisan gins and vodka made from scratch in copper stills. Go for the tasting tour!
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The Oxford Artisan Distillery
Cheney LaneArtisan gins and vodka made from scratch in copper stills. Go for the tasting tour!
Parks & Nature
small nature reserve by the river, wear waterproof shoes / wellingtons if it's been raining!
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Aston's Eyot
Meadow Lanesmall nature reserve by the river, wear waterproof shoes / wellingtons if it's been raining!
small nature reserve by the river, wear waterproof shoes / wellingtons if it's been raining!
The Kidneys
Bedford Streetsmall nature reserve by the river, wear waterproof shoes / wellingtons if it's been raining!
The Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest in the UK and with nearly 6,000 different types of plant, the Garden is a year-round oasis of biodiversity, right in the heart of the city next to Magdalen Bridge and along the banks of the Cherwell river.
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옥스포드 식물원
Rose Lane The Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest in the UK and with nearly 6,000 different types of plant, the Garden is a year-round oasis of biodiversity, right in the heart of the city next to Magdalen Bridge and along the banks of the Cherwell river.
Our local public park, for leisurely walks, running or a picnic. Fantastic views from the top of the hill over Oxfords spires and beautiful at sunset any time of the year...many of the classic photograghic views of Oxford's spires are taken from here.
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South Park
Our local public park, for leisurely walks, running or a picnic. Fantastic views from the top of the hill over Oxfords spires and beautiful at sunset any time of the year...many of the classic photograghic views of Oxford's spires are taken from here.
The meadow is in Christchurch College grounds and can be accessed from Rose Lane just over Magdalen Bridge. Walks alongside the river Thames and the Cherwell through the memorial gardens to St Aldates and the town centre. Many lovely spots for a picnic.
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Christ Church Meadow
The meadow is in Christchurch College grounds and can be accessed from Rose Lane just over Magdalen Bridge. Walks alongside the river Thames and the Cherwell through the memorial gardens to St Aldates and the town centre. Many lovely spots for a picnic.
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Hire a punt or boat and see Oxford from the river....take a picnic!
Arts & Culture
Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont Street Europe's oldest museum with excellent rooftop cafe/restaurant.
The Pitt Rivers Museum is one of Oxford’s most popular attractions, famous for its period atmosphere and outstanding collections from many cultures around the world, past and present.
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Museum Of Natural History
Parks Road The Pitt Rivers Museum is one of Oxford’s most popular attractions, famous for its period atmosphere and outstanding collections from many cultures around the world, past and present.
Modern Art Oxford
30 Pembroke StThe Weston Library (formerly the New Bodleian) is the home of the Bodleian Libraries' special collections. Reopened in 2015 following a spectacular refurbishment, visitors can enjoy its new public spaces and discover more about the Bodleian's treasures. Here you can see free exhibitions in two large galleries, view displays, attend talks and events then take a break at the cafe or visit the shop.
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Weston Library
The Weston Library (formerly the New Bodleian) is the home of the Bodleian Libraries' special collections. Reopened in 2015 following a spectacular refurbishment, visitors can enjoy its new public spaces and discover more about the Bodleian's treasures. Here you can see free exhibitions in two large galleries, view displays, attend talks and events then take a break at the cafe or visit the shop.
New College, founded in 1379, is one of the larger colleges at the University of Oxford, and is particularly well-known for its Chapel and Choir. Beautiful cloisters and garden. Long walk following the wall around the garden area. Not to be missed.
New College Lane
New College LaneNew College, founded in 1379, is one of the larger colleges at the University of Oxford, and is particularly well-known for its Chapel and Choir. Beautiful cloisters and garden. Long walk following the wall around the garden area. Not to be missed.
Considered one of the oldest university buildings in the world, this is a superb example of Church Architecture from the 13th century.
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성모 마리아 대학 교회
High StreetConsidered one of the oldest university buildings in the world, this is a superb example of Church Architecture from the 13th century.