Things to do in Oxford

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Christ Church Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, interior views and heritage elements
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Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

Activity duration is 11 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 105 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$888 per adult
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Private Bespoke Day Tours Northern Cotswolds

Private Bespoke Day Tours Northern Cotswolds

Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$1,316 per adult
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Oxford University Walk & Punt Tour by Alumni™ & New College

Oxford University Walk & Punt Tour by Alumni™ & New College

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
7.8 out of 10 with 14 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$522 per adult
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Oxford Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

Oxford Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

Activity duration is 4 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$157 per traveller*
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What to do in Oxford

Popular places to visit

Oxford, United Kingdom

University of Oxford

4.5/5(221 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Oxford during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.

University of Oxford
Oxford Castle Unlocked featuring a castle and heritage elements

Oxford Castle

4.5/5(57 reviews)

Embark on an entertaining journey through this medieval castle. Learn about its dark past and listen to tales of murder and crime.

Oxford Castle
The Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, part of The University of Oxford in United Kingdom

John Radcliffe Hospital

4.5/5(29 reviews)

If John Radcliffe Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Oxford.

John Radcliffe Hospital
Bridge of sign with the Sheldonian theatre background - Oxford, UK

New Theatre Oxford

4.5/5(33 reviews)

Enjoy a show at New Theatre Oxford, a theatre with a story to tell in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.

New Theatre Oxford
Tom tower at Oxford university

Christ Church College

4.5/5(113 reviews)

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.

Christ Church College
Bodleian Library showing heritage architecture and heritage elements

Bodleian Library

4.5/5(41 reviews)

Sign up for a tour to get a closer look at the priceless gems in one of the oldest libraries in the world.

Bodleian Library
Oxford University Museum of Natural History which includes heritage elements

Oxford University Museum of Natural History

4.5/5(105 reviews)

Gaze up at towering Oxfordshire dinosaur skeletons, see a colony of swifts in a tower and study the preserved model of the extinct dodo.

Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Ashmolean Museum featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture

Ashmolean Museum

4.5/5(185 reviews)

The world’s oldest public museum is home to a fascinating collection of global curios and priceless works of art.

Ashmolean Museum
Carfax Tower featuring heritage elements and street scenes

Carfax Tower

4/5(28 reviews)

Climb the narrow, winding staircase to reach the top of this tower, which is considered the very centre of Oxford, for a panoramic view over the city.

Carfax Tower

Areas of Oxford

Oxford City Centre

Oxford City Centre

4.5/5(132 area reviews)

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.

Oxford City Centre
Christchurch college on a lovely Saturday afternoon

East Oxford

While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and Thames River.

East Oxford
Pastel Houses, Oxford, UK

Headington

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Headington. You might want to make time for a stop at Headington Shark or Exciting Game.

Headington
Oxford, UK

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.

North Oxford
Amazing panorama view of Goring and Streatley, village town near Reading, England

South Oxford

While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and Thames River.

South Oxford
The entrance to St Hugh's College, part of Oxford University in Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

Jericho

Jericho might not have many top sights, but Oxford Playhouse and Ashmolean Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Jericho
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Abingdon

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Aylesbury

Wallingford Floods

Wallingford

The Buttercross and Market hall in Witney, Oxfordshire, UK.

Witney

English Village Scene

Watlington

Oxford showing a garden and a pond

Waterstock

Yarnton Manor, Oxfordshire, former home to the Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies.

Yarnton

Whitecross Green Wood, Horton-cum-Studley, Buckinghamshire: view from entrance gate of track leading to fishing pool.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Oxford worth visiting?
One of the most common things to do in Oxford is explore Ashmolean Museum. Check this top sight off your itinerary, then experience more of the area's bars and pubs and distilleries and craft breweries.
How do I spend a day in Oxford?
Start your sightseeing with a visit to Ashmolean Museum and Waterperry Gardens. Then, tour different parts of Oxford for local dining and some retail therapy.
What is the top tourist attraction in Oxford?
Ashmolean Museum is one of the top tourist attractions in Oxford and should be high on every itinerary of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Oxford?
Three days will be plenty of time to tick off popular city attractions, such as Ashmolean Museum, Sheldonian Theatre and Christ Church Cathedral. The average stay in Oxford is two days. If you have the urge to extend your adventure, Reading isn't far away.
Is Oxford a walkable city?
With exciting neighbourhoods and leading attractions within walking distance of the city centre, Oxford is a great destination to explore on foot. Wander between Ashmolean Museum and Sheldonian Theatre. Then take a stroll through Oxford City Centre, located 0.16 kilometres from the centre, and Sandford-on-Thames, which is about 5 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Oxford with kids?
If you're looking for activities and attractions for all the family, we've got some fantastic ideas for what to do in Oxford with kids.

What to do in Oxford for adults?
There's no shortage of things to do in Oxford, with activities for adults of all ages. End the day with a visit to Oxford Town Hall or War Memorial Garden.
Are there free things to do in Oxford?
One of the easiest ways to learn about free things to do in Oxford is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on interesting neighbourhoods, parks and other hotspots you can visit without reaching into your pocket. Ashmolean Museum is one sight that doesn't have an entrance fee.

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