Welcome
To the e-travelguide to Hotels, guest houses
and attractions in Oxford.
Make the most of your time in Oxford , use
the information provided on this web site
by clicking on the links above to plan your
visit.
Honey-gold buildings and a riverside setting
are just part of Oxford's unique appeal
that once visited is unforgettable. College
quadrangles and gardens provide a tranquil
foil to a compact and beautiful city centre
which is lively all the year round.Well
renowned as a seat of learning and tradition
for over 800 years, Oxford has centuries
of history to unveil whilst at the same
time has not failed to remain in the present.
Traditional pubs can be found that were
once frequented by famous writers such as
C S Lewis and J R R Tolkien and more recently,
Inspector Morse.Both the Oxford Story and
the Museum of Oxford tell the history of
the city and university. As the birthplace
of Alice in Wonderland and Hogwarts Hall
in the Harry Potter films, Christ Church
is a must see, whilst internationally renowned
museums such as the Ashmolean Museum and
the Museum of Modern Art provide something
for all ages.
With all the high street shops and many
contemporary bars and restaurants, Oxford
has a traditional covered market, gift and
antique shops as well as some of the finest
bookshops in the world. Punting and cruising
on the Isis and Cherwell make popular summer
pastimes whilst a walking tour or an open
top bus tour, provide great introductions
to the city and are available all year round.
Parks and meadows in and around the city
centre are peaceful places in which to walk,
picnic or simply admire the views.
The choice of evening entertainment ensures
that Oxford is also a popular place to stay.
Live entertainment includes drama, dance,
ballet, opera and musicals performed by
leading national and international companies
at the Apollo and Oxford Playhouse and student
productions and concerts held in historic
settings such as a the Sheldonian Theatre
or Christ Church Cathedral.
Pubs, clubs and cafes provide the venues
for jazz, comedy and other gigs.However
with so much to see and do it will be hard
to decide what to leave until your next
visit! To make the most of your time in
Oxford, use the information provided on
this web site to plan your visit, then call
in at the Tourist Information Centre where
staff will be happy to provide any further
help you may need.
Contact: 0118 971 4700
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