What to see and do in Oxford

Explore Oxford for attractions, restaurants, art and entertainment

Oxford is one of the oldest and most celebrated cities in the world. There is so much to see and do here, and absorb its beauty, history and vibrant culture.

Explore Oxford’s wide streets, intricate network of smaller lanes lined with noble buildings and places to enjoy arts and entertainment; and see if you can spot familiar sights often used as the backdrop to many TV programmes and films, from Inspector Morse to Harry Potter or go on a walking tour. There is a historic Covered Market with many unique shops and eateries and also a large Blackwells bookshop.

Oxford has numerous major tourist attractions including:

• The iconic Bodleian Library
• Great views from Carfax Tower, University Church of St Mary the Virgin and The Store Hotel Rooftop Bar. 
• Oxford, Castle and Prison and Mound for some history.
• Great museums such as The Ashmolean Museum, The Museum of Natural History, Pitt Rivers Museum and History of Science Museum.
• Oxford River Cruises and  Magdalen Bridge Punting for river views.
• You can visit Oxford Colleges (especially pretty central ones are Christ Church and Magdalen College)

Enjoy your time here at Oxford, and get the most out of this remarkable city.