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Ranked #1 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Excellent” 18/06/2013
- “Brilliant” 07/06/2013
Category: Tours
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You are hereby cordially invited to join Bill Spectre on a theatrical tour of Oxford's ghosts. Illustrated with props and...
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You are hereby cordially invited to join Bill Spectre on a theatrical tour of Oxford's ghosts. Illustrated with props and illusions your costumed guide will entertain and horrify you through the streets of one of the most historical and haunted cities in Britain. On Fridays and Saturdays meet him outside the gift shop of Oxford Castle Unlocked at 6.30pm, or directly outside The Visitor Information Centre on Broad Street at 7pm. Group bookings at other times available in Oxford, Burford, Woodstock and Stratford on Avon.
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Ranked #2 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “one man, not two, but multiple persona...” 18/06/2013
- “Jekyll and Hide” 16/06/2013
Category: Theatres
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We want to share stories with you! Amazing, inspiring, memorable stories which change the way we look at the world. We love...
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We want to share stories with you! Amazing, inspiring, memorable stories which change the way we look at the world. We love folk tales, fairytales, classics and, of course, Shakespeare.You don’t need a theatre building to make great theatre. The magic happens all over Oxford. We seek out places that have never been used for theatre before, and bring them to life.Our shows are beautiful, ugly, fast, furious, wacky, twisted, surprising, spooky, magical, daring, haunting, challenging, inspiring, hilarious, sexy, sassy, cheeky… but never predictable.16 years, 45 shows, 350,000 audience members aged 5-95…we are Oxford’s own Creation Theatre Company.
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Ranked #3 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Ashmolean Museum” 14/06/2013
- “A surprise” 12/06/2013
Category: Art Museums; History Museums; Museums
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Oxford University's Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, established in 1683, is Britain’s oldest public museum and one...
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Oxford University's Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, established in 1683, is Britain’s oldest public museum and one of the oldest museums in the world.
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Ranked #4 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “seriously fun place for big & little k...” 17/06/2013
- “Undergoing Renovations - Not the Time...” 31/05/2013
Category: Natural History Museums
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Housed in a Victorian-style building, this University museum features collections of zoological, entomological and mineral...
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Housed in a Victorian-style building, this University museum features collections of zoological, entomological and mineral specimens that have been collected over the last three centuries.
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Ranked #5 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Brief visit to Pitt Rivers!!” 15/06/2013
- “Incredible” 11/06/2013
Category: History Museums; Natural History Museums; Museums
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The Pitt Rivers Museum is one of Oxford’s most popular attractions, famous for its period atmosphere and outstanding...
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The Pitt Rivers Museum is one of Oxford’s most popular attractions, famous for its period atmosphere and outstanding collections from many cultures around the world, past and present.
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Ranked #6 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Walking tour” 15/06/2013
- “Wonderful visit to Oxford” 15/06/2013
Category: Educational Sites
Starting as early as 1096 with some form of teaching, Oxford is the oldest English-speaking university in the world.
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Ranked #7 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Pleasant” 13/06/2013
- “Fantastic place to walk and run” 11/06/2013
Category: Parks
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This scenic park offers a delightful two-mile walk through meadows and along river banks, offering picturesque views and...
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This scenic park offers a delightful two-mile walk through meadows and along river banks, offering picturesque views and ideal spots for picnics, sitting or just relaxing.
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Ranked #8 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Visit History” 17/06/2013
- “Very Interesting” 16/06/2013
Category: Libraries; Architectural Buildings
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The Bodleian Library is a working library which forms part of the University of Oxford. It is housed in a remarkable group of...
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The Bodleian Library is a working library which forms part of the University of Oxford. It is housed in a remarkable group of buildings which forms the historic heart of the University, and you can explore the quadrangles of these magnificent structures at no charge. Different ticket options allow you to visit the interior of some of the buildings, such as the University’s oldest teaching and examination room, The Divinity School (built 1427-88). Here you will discover more of the University’s fascinating history. Our guided tours go behind the scenes in the Library, including its oldest research library, dating from 1602-20.
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Ranked #9 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Fabulous space and walks” 15/06/2013
- “Paradise Lost?” 12/06/2013
Category: Parks
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Ranked #10 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Interesting” 13/06/2013
- “Harry Potter Fun” 12/06/2013
Category: Educational Sites; Religious Sites; Historic Sites; Castles
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Ranked #11 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “great wonderful view on the Oxford cit...” 19/06/2013
- “If you're in Oxford anyway..” 26/05/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Religious Sites
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Considered one of the oldest university buildings in the world, this is a superb example of Church Architecture from the 13th...
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Considered one of the oldest university buildings in the world, this is a superb example of Church Architecture from the 13th century.
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Ranked #12 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Magdalen College” 03/06/2013
- “The one college to be visited” 28/05/2013
Category: Educational Sites; Religious Sites
Founded originally in 1448, Magdalen was among the first colleges in Oxford to teach science.
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Ranked #13 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Conference Meal” 03/05/2013
- “Beautiful grounds and cathedral” 24/03/2013
Category: Educational Sites; Gardens
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Ranked #14 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “A Hidden Gem” 14/06/2013
- “Black bess” 13/06/2013
Category: Castles
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Oxford Castle – Unlocked is a 1000-year castle, which was also used as a place of incarceration for over 800 years. The...
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Oxford Castle – Unlocked is a 1000-year castle, which was also used as a place of incarceration for over 800 years. The attraction offers a 40-minute guided tour with a costumed character from the castle’s history, exploring the Saxon stone-built St. George’s Tower, the atmospheric crypt, the preserved prison wing and the archaic man-made mound, offering breathtaking views across Oxford’s dreaming spires.
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Ranked #15 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Wonderful Gardens & Architecture” 05/06/2013
- “Lovely stroll to a conference” 17/05/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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Ranked #16 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Nice half day out. No toilets!” 16/06/2013
- “Something in the air” 31/05/2013
Category: Ancient Ruins; Mysterious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest; Historic Sites
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Dated to about 1400 BC, this mysterious figure is carved into a chalk hillside just below an Iron Age hill fort and can only...
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Dated to about 1400 BC, this mysterious figure is carved into a chalk hillside just below an Iron Age hill fort and can only be seen in its entirety by air.
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Ranked #17 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Good place to visit if you have some t...” 30/05/2013
- “Very interesting, though they could do...” 19/05/2013
Category: History Museums; Science Museums
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This museum boasts an unrivalled collection of more than 10,000 scientific instruments ranging from the time of antiquity to...
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This museum boasts an unrivalled collection of more than 10,000 scientific instruments ranging from the time of antiquity to the early twentieth century.
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Ranked #18 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Wonderful old library” 28/05/2013
- “Fabulous evensong” 20/02/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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Founded in 1264 AD, Merton is the oldest of the Oxford colleges and considered small in size with approximately 250...
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Founded in 1264 AD, Merton is the oldest of the Oxford colleges and considered small in size with approximately 250 undergraduate and 140 postgraduate members.
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Ranked #19 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Historic concert hall with great ambie...” 18/06/2013
- “Stunning” 16/06/2013
Category: Theatres; Architectural Buildings
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Built by Sr. Christopher Wren from 1664-9, the design of this architectural gem was inspired by the Marcellus Theater in...
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Built by Sr. Christopher Wren from 1664-9, the design of this architectural gem was inspired by the Marcellus Theater in Rome.
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Ranked #20 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Calm and lovely” 18/06/2013
- “Beautiful place for a 2h break” 16/06/2013
Category: Gardens
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Ranked #21 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “A chance to see inside a different wor...” 29/05/2013
- “Beautiful garden - a magical place” 26/05/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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Considered one of the smaller Oxford colleges with approximately 290 undergraduate students, the grounds are spacious with...
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Considered one of the smaller Oxford colleges with approximately 290 undergraduate students, the grounds are spacious with some of the most beautiful gardens and buildings located in Oxford.
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Ranked #22 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Ok” 06/05/2013
- “A privilege to see inside” 05/05/2013
Category: Architectural Buildings; Libraries; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Completed in 1737, this domed classical building forms the hub of architectural Oxford, and is considered one of England's...
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Completed in 1737, this domed classical building forms the hub of architectural Oxford, and is considered one of England's earliest examples of a round library.
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Ranked #23 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “A lovely replica of the Bridge of sigh...” 04/06/2013
- “Its a bridge” 20/05/2013
Category: Bridges; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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The main buildings at Hertford College are linked together by a corridor called the "Bridge of Sighs," built in 1913-14 and...
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The main buildings at Hertford College are linked together by a corridor called the "Bridge of Sighs," built in 1913-14 and named after the Ponte dei Sospiri in Venice.
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Ranked #24 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Why not walk through Headington Hill P...” 04/06/2013
- “Very relaxing” 28/05/2013
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Ranked #25 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “well worth a visit” 05/06/2013
- “Delightful and informative museum with...” 02/06/2013
Category: Museums
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If you have never discovered Abingdon’s County Hall Museum now is the perfect time as we reopened in July 2012 after a £3...
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If you have never discovered Abingdon’s County Hall Museum now is the perfect time as we reopened in July 2012 after a £3 million restoration project. Visit our new galleries and discover why Abingdon is known as ‘the oldest continuously inhabited town in England.’ We welcome visitors of all ages and have a range of gallery guides, trails for families, objects to touch and costumes to try on. The main gallery tells the story of our town where you can see the very last MGB Roadster off the Abingdon factory production line and discover why bun throwing is so significant to the town. Find out more about local people and places in our Abingdon Attic and if you have a head for heights you will enjoy the spectacular views from our roof. You can also visit our welcoming ‘Buns in the Basement’ cafe which serves light lunches and drinks.
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Ranked #26 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Nice self-guided trip” 29/05/2013
- “Must see quods” 08/05/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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Part of the University of Oxford, Balliol College was founded in 1263 by John Balliol and was one of the first colleges to...
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Part of the University of Oxford, Balliol College was founded in 1263 by John Balliol and was one of the first colleges to create academic opportunities for women.
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Ranked #27 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Less well known college, beautiful mai...” 12/03/2013
- “Extremly charming! I simply love this...” 07/02/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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Ranked #28 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “All Souls - My Favourite College in My...” 01/04/2013
- “Old world - seat of learning” 08/02/2013
Category: Educational Sites
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Founded by Henry VI and Henry Chichele in 1438, the college today serves primarily as an academic research institution at the...
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Founded by Henry VI and Henry Chichele in 1438, the college today serves primarily as an academic research institution at the University of Oxford.
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Ranked #29 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “Beautiful views” 18/05/2013
- “Stunning views!” 10/04/2013
Category: Parks
This expansive city park overlooks the ancient university city of Oxford.
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Ranked #30 of 89 attractions in Oxford
- “What a gem!” 31/05/2013
- “Walk on past the Isis and go to the Pr...” 28/05/2013
Category: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
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