Guidebook of Oxford
Sightseeing
The most obvious reason for Oxford's fame is the university. It's the second oldest in the world, and is often cited as the best university on the planet. ... And after Cambridge, no other universities were founded in England until 1832.
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University of Oxford
Wellington SquareThe most obvious reason for Oxford's fame is the university. It's the second oldest in the world, and is often cited as the best university on the planet. ... And after Cambridge, no other universities were founded in England until 1832.
You can see and learn about a wide variety of plants you might not see otherwise. It is a beautiful place to visit when in Oxford. You can explore the glasshouses, walled garden and The lower garden. Fantastic for families, first-time visitors, groups and solo travellers.
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Rose LaneYou can see and learn about a wide variety of plants you might not see otherwise. It is a beautiful place to visit when in Oxford. You can explore the glasshouses, walled garden and The lower garden. Fantastic for families, first-time visitors, groups and solo travellers.
Oxford’s libraries are among the most celebrated in the world, not only for their incomparable collections of books and manuscripts but also for their buildings.
The Bodleian Library is one of the oldest libraries in Europe, and in Britain is second in size only to the British Library. Together, the Bodleian Libraries hold over 13 million printed items.
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Bodleian Library
Broad StreetOxford’s libraries are among the most celebrated in the world, not only for their incomparable collections of books and manuscripts but also for their buildings.
The Bodleian Library is one of the oldest libraries in Europe, and in Britain is second in size only to the British Library. Together, the Bodleian Libraries hold over 13 million printed items.
The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford's museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. Our world famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, telling human stories across cultures and across time.
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Beaumont StreetThe Ashmolean is the University of Oxford's museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. Our world famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, telling human stories across cultures and across time.
The Pitt Rivers Museum holds one of the world's finest collections of ethnographic and archaeological objects from across the globe. It was founded in 1884 when General Pitt Rivers, an influential figure in the development of archaeology and evolutionary anthropology, gave his collection to the University of Oxford.
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Pitt Rivers Museum
Parks RoadThe Pitt Rivers Museum holds one of the world's finest collections of ethnographic and archaeological objects from across the globe. It was founded in 1884 when General Pitt Rivers, an influential figure in the development of archaeology and evolutionary anthropology, gave his collection to the University of Oxford.
When William the Conqueror invaded England and won the Battle of Hastings in 1066, Oxford Castle was marked by the Normans as the ideal place for a motte-and-bailey castle. Norman baron Robert O’Doyly took it upon himself to build this castle. Over time, our site transformed from a castle into a prison. Today, after one millennia, Oxford Castle & Prison is a visitor attraction with a story to tell.
GUIDED TOURS OF OXFORD CASTLE
Led by one of our costumed guides, the fascinating history of Oxford and its castle will be revealed as you…
CLIMB the Saxon St George’s Tower, one of the oldest buildings in Oxford, and enjoy 360° panoramic views of the dreaming spires.
DESCEND underground into the 900-year-old crypt, the only surviving remains of St. George’s Chapel. Where it is said, began the education for which Oxford is famed, and where Geoffrey of Monmouth penned the Legends of King Arthur.
EXPLORE the austere confines of the 18th century Debtors’ Tower and Prison D-Wing.
MARVEL the Mound of the 11th century motte-and-bailey castle.
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44-46 Oxford CastleWhen William the Conqueror invaded England and won the Battle of Hastings in 1066, Oxford Castle was marked by the Normans as the ideal place for a motte-and-bailey castle. Norman baron Robert O’Doyly took it upon himself to build this castle. Over time, our site transformed from a castle into a prison. Today, after one millennia, Oxford Castle & Prison is a visitor attraction with a story to tell.
GUIDED TOURS OF OXFORD CASTLE
Led by one of our costumed guides, the fascinating history of Oxford and its castle will be revealed as you…
CLIMB the Saxon St George’s Tower, one of the oldest buildings in Oxford, and enjoy 360° panoramic views of the dreaming spires.
DESCEND underground into the 900-year-old crypt, the only surviving remains of St. George’s Chapel. Where it is said, began the education for which Oxford is famed, and where Geoffrey of Monmouth penned the Legends of King Arthur.
EXPLORE the austere confines of the 18th century Debtors’ Tower and Prison D-Wing.
MARVEL the Mound of the 11th century motte-and-bailey castle.
Food scene
One of the best shopping centres in the UK, how about a little bit of retail therapy during your time visiting Oxford?
You can also look beyond the beautiful fashion and you'll see the centre is more than a great retail destination; you'll also find an eclectic mix of places to eat and drink, a boutique cinema and the Junkyard Golf Club. The Westgate is your place to spend quality time with family and friends. Oxford's city centre has so much to offer, and you won't be at a loss for things to do while visiting Westgate.
If you're looking for things to do in Oxford, then look no further - Westgate is teaming with activities and attractions.
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Westgate Oxford
Queen StreetOne of the best shopping centres in the UK, how about a little bit of retail therapy during your time visiting Oxford?
You can also look beyond the beautiful fashion and you'll see the centre is more than a great retail destination; you'll also find an eclectic mix of places to eat and drink, a boutique cinema and the Junkyard Golf Club. The Westgate is your place to spend quality time with family and friends. Oxford's city centre has so much to offer, and you won't be at a loss for things to do while visiting Westgate.
If you're looking for things to do in Oxford, then look no further - Westgate is teaming with activities and attractions.