Oxford

How to Get to Oxford

Oxford is a city in England about an hour away from London and is very easily accessible via car or train.

The closest major airport to Oxford is London Heathrow Airport, which is about 1 hour away from Oxford.

The main train station is Oxford Rail Station, and from there it is about a 5 minute walk into the town center.

What to Do in Oxford

Oxford is home to the oldest university in England and is one of the oldest universities in the whole world!

Explore Oxford University! Dating back to 1096 AD, it has 38 colleges, 70 research departments, and almost 27,000 students. Notable alumni include: Albert Einstein, Tony Blair, Margaret Thatcher, Rupert Murdoch, J.R.R. Tolkien, Bill Clinton, Hugh Grant, Emma Watson, Stephen Hawking, Indira Gandhi, Oscar Wilde, Lewis Carroll, TS Eliot, William Gladstone, Percy Shelley, Oscar Wilde, John Wesley, Erasmus, Sir Thomas More, Sir Walter Raleigh, William Tyndale, Cardinal Wolsey, Sir Thomas More, John Wycliffe, and many, many others!

Take a walking tour through Oxford University, led by an Oxford Alumnus. This is a highly recommended tour if you are interested in visiting the colleges and learning more about the area. Reserve your spot here. It fills up fast!

Take a walk down High Street and take in the beautiful architecture of all the university buildings. Keep in mind that this is a working university campus and entering into the various college buildings without authorization is not allowed.

Oxford has a beautiful and modern indoor shopping area, Westgate Oxford, that you can explore. They also have an international food court, escape room, mini golf, and a movie theater.

Have afternoon tea as you float down the river! This is such a memorable experience & sells out fast, so book it as soon as possible! Get your tickets here.

Walk along Cornmarket St & Queen St – both are pedestrian streets full of shops & eateries.

Visit medieval Oxford Castle & Prison. They have a crypt that dates back to 900 years ago! For tickets & hours, check out their website here.

Explore The Ashmolean Museum – University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. Their displays include everything from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art.

Take a trip to Blenheim Palace & the Cotswolds on this private day tour! Book your day out here.

Stop by the Bodleian Library! First opened in 1602, Bodleian Library is the UK’s second largest library and houses over 11 million works.

Visit Christ Church Cathedral, and take in the beauty of its medieval gothic architecture.

Fan of Harry Potter? Spend a day discovering the Oxford sites associated with Harry Potter movies. See Christ Church College which inspired the Great Hall of Hogwarts, and learn the behind-the-scenes secrets about Harry Potter actors and J. K. Rowling. Book your tickets here!

Explore the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and learn more about zoology, entomology, and geology!

Take a day trip to the beautiful Cotswolds! This private tour is absolutely amazing and I highly recommend it! Book your day trip to the Cotswolds here.

For more recommended activities or tours in Oxford – click here.

Want to see more of England? Take a day trip to Bath, Cambridge, the Cotswolds, London, or Liverpool!

Where to Eat in Oxford

Enjoy a River Cruise with a three course Riverside Dinner! Make unforgettable memories in Oxford on this river cruise followed by a 3-course meal. This is one of Oxford’s highlights and sells out fast, so book your dinner & a cruise here!

Stop by The Folly Restaurant – one of Oxford’s favorite eateries.

Have dinner at Pierre Victoire – a chic French bistro.

Enjoy a delicious Mediterranean meal at Gees Restaurant & Bar – located in a beautiful glass conservatory.

Vegetarian/Vegan? Enjoy a meal at Oxford’s favorite vegetarian restaurant – The Magic Cafe.

The Breakfast Club is the most highly recommended breakfast spot in Oxford!

These restaurants have been rated the Best Restaurants in Oxford according to google reviews.

If you are looking for the top Michelin star rated restaurants in Oxford, look no further than here.

Where to Stay in Oxford

There are so many amazing hotel options in and around Oxford!

If you are looking for luxury hotel recommendations, I recommend –

All are fabulous places to stay!

For more great hotel options, check out the recommendations further down the page. Prices and availability vary depending on the season.

Weather in Oxford

The weather here varies depending on what time of year it is and the current weather patterns.

The warm season lasts from June to September, with an average daily temperature above 66°F. The hottest month of the year in Oxford is July, with an average high of 71°F and low of 54°F.

The cool season lasts from November to March, with an average daily temperature below 50°F. The coldest month of the year in Oxford is January, with an average low of 35°F and high of 45°F.

Teddy's Tips for Kids in Oxford

Traveling with kids? Teddy Traveler has compiled a list of his favorite activities for you and your kids to do while here! Here are some of his favorites –

Take your kids to Cutteslowe Park and take a ride on the Miniature Railway!

Have afternoon tea as you float down the river! Your kids will absolutely love this unique experience! You can get your tickets here.

Take your kids on a day trip to Blenheim Palace & the Cotswolds! They will love exploring the palace, seeing the sheep, and getting an ice cream in one of the cute Cotswold towns! Book a special day out for your family here.

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