Guidebook for Oxford
Parks & Nature
Take some lunch to spectualur Park landscaped by Capibility Brown. You can walk the circular path passing by the stunning Duck Pond and River. For an extended hike why not contuine though the Park until reach the far corner and follow the path though the breathtaking Mesopotamia Walk.
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Universitetsparker
South Parks RoadTake some lunch to spectualur Park landscaped by Capibility Brown. You can walk the circular path passing by the stunning Duck Pond and River. For an extended hike why not contuine though the Park until reach the far corner and follow the path though the breathtaking Mesopotamia Walk.
To get away for the City for an hour to get some fresh air, head to Port Meadow. There is an amazing pub on the other side of the River called The Perch.
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Port Meadow
Walton Well RdTo get away for the City for an hour to get some fresh air, head to Port Meadow. There is an amazing pub on the other side of the River called The Perch.
Arts & Culture
I was fortunate to work at the Ashmolean, a place that never stops but seem to amaze me. It is designed in such a way the very earliest collections are on the lower ground floor moving through time as you move up the floors, comparing and contrasting civilizations throughout the World.
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Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont StreetI was fortunate to work at the Ashmolean, a place that never stops but seem to amaze me. It is designed in such a way the very earliest collections are on the lower ground floor moving through time as you move up the floors, comparing and contrasting civilizations throughout the World.
You have to step inside, even for just a few minutes to see our local hero's, the Dinosaurs.
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Pitt Rivers Museum
Parks RoadYou have to step inside, even for just a few minutes to see our local hero's, the Dinosaurs.
Modern Art Oxford
30 Pembroke StAn usual small gallery, interesting nevertheless.
This is the Old Castle Quarter which houses the old Victoria Prison that it now a hotel Malmaison! Great place to stop for a bite to eat or to even soak up the atmosphere. Apparently it is haunted!
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Oxford Castle & Prison
44-46 Oxford CastleThis is the Old Castle Quarter which houses the old Victoria Prison that it now a hotel Malmaison! Great place to stop for a bite to eat or to even soak up the atmosphere. Apparently it is haunted!
Shopping
Supurb new shopping cente opened 2017, great views of Oxford and wonderful places to eat and drink.
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Westgate Oxford
Queen Street Supurb new shopping cente opened 2017, great views of Oxford and wonderful places to eat and drink.
Sightseeing
Carfax Tower
Queen Street Great Views!
Food Scene
To many places to mention. Go explore one of the most cosmopolitan streets on earth.
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Cowley Road
Cowley Road To many places to mention. Go explore one of the most cosmopolitan streets on earth.
Jericho
Highly recomended reasonbly priced 'French' Bicycle Cafe. Serving superb breakfasts and lunch, or even just stop by for amazing coffee.
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The Handle Bar Cafe and Kitchen
Saint Michael's StreetHighly recomended reasonbly priced 'French' Bicycle Cafe. Serving superb breakfasts and lunch, or even just stop by for amazing coffee.
If you even slightly like Thai food this place will blow your socks off! Sassi's is a hidden treasure, and I am just pleased she set up shop in Oxford. It is cheap and undoubtly the best Thai food this side of Bangkok. Go for lunch between 12 - 14:30
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Oli's Thai
38 Magdalen RoadIf you even slightly like Thai food this place will blow your socks off! Sassi's is a hidden treasure, and I am just pleased she set up shop in Oxford. It is cheap and undoubtly the best Thai food this side of Bangkok. Go for lunch between 12 - 14:30
This place recently opened in Oxford. We went there the other week, loved it. Brillant place to eat, the atmosphere and design are awesome. Be sure to try the Bunny Chow!
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Mowgli Street Food
This place recently opened in Oxford. We went there the other week, loved it. Brillant place to eat, the atmosphere and design are awesome. Be sure to try the Bunny Chow!
Great place for a reasonably priced morning coffee with cream on a sunny morning.
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Victors
Queen StreetGreat place for a reasonably priced morning coffee with cream on a sunny morning.
Really nice menu, good food and a really lovely place to sit and have lunch. Slightly more expensive then most other places.
The Old Bank Hotel
Really nice menu, good food and a really lovely place to sit and have lunch. Slightly more expensive then most other places.
Contemporary roof top Cafe above the Museum, a place to take a rest between exhibits.
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Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant
Beaumont StreetContemporary roof top Cafe above the Museum, a place to take a rest between exhibits.
Have to give this place a shout, once frequented by the local band Supergrass, who used the name on their album.
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Cafe Loco
23 Cowley RdHave to give this place a shout, once frequented by the local band Supergrass, who used the name on their album.
Fairtrade at St Michaels
Cornmarket StreetReal Columbian Coffee in the heart of Oxford.
Drinks & Nightlife
It is in the name! They make werid and wonderful concoctions of everything.
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The Alchemist Oxford
Bonn Square It is in the name! They make werid and wonderful concoctions of everything.
For unrivalled view of Oxford head up those stairs to access the roof terrece, well worth the effort!
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TVC The Varsity Club
9 High StFor unrivalled view of Oxford head up those stairs to access the roof terrece, well worth the effort!
Crazy cool little Clarendon Street. This place is supurb for a cocktail, half price every evening between 5-8
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The Duke of Cambridge
5-6 Little Clarendon StCrazy cool little Clarendon Street. This place is supurb for a cocktail, half price every evening between 5-8
Great food in one of Englands finest pubs. Many people from Bill Clinton to Steven Hawkings have eaten and drank here.
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Turf Tavern
Bath PlaceGreat food in one of Englands finest pubs. Many people from Bill Clinton to Steven Hawkings have eaten and drank here.
Essentials
Sainsbury's
Open until 7 in the week and 9 at the weekends
Co-op Food - Cowley - Littlemore Road
27 Littlemore Rd7 mins walk open at 7am