Oxford

Getting to Oxford

Oxford is linked to London by the 50-mile (80-km) south-eastern stretch of the M40 motorway. The journey takes 50–90 min, depending on traffic, which can be heavy. The north-western continuation of the M40 conveniently links Oxford with England's second largest city, Birmingham, and the West Midlands.

1. 01
   Oxford

   A large station that is located immediately west of the city centre and south of Jericho.

2. 02
   Oxford Parkway

   A service from Oxford to London Marylebone by Chiltern Railways calls at & Bicester Village.

3. 03
   Gloucester Green

   Buses from all over England arrive here, including from London, Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted and other national destinations.

4. 04
   Oxford Airport

Worth seeing

Visitors to Oxford should definitely visit at least one museum, visit at least one college and – if possible – hear one of the world-class college chapel choirs. A walking tour (see 'Do' below) is a good way of achieving this.

1. 01
   Bodleian Library
2. 02
   Radcliffe Camera

   Built 1737–49, this is a library and reading room for Oxford students and so is not generally accessible.

3. 03
   Hertford Bridge

   A quaint pedestrian bridge for the students of Hertford College which has popularly become known as the "Bridge of Sighs" of Oxford.

4. 04
   Sheldonian Theatre

   This unusual building was Sir Christopher Wren's first major architectural commission.

5. 05
   Taylorian Institute
6. 06
   Tolkien's House

   Tolkien lived in this mansion from 1930 to 1947, and wrote The Hobbit here.

Things to do

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   Oxford Punting

   Magdalen Bridge Boathouse, High St, OX1 4AU, info@oxfordpunting.co.uk.

2. 02
   Salter's

   Folly Bridge, Oxford, OX1 4LA,.

3. 03
   Cherwell Boathouse

   In the summer, check out the nesting swifts (birds) at the Oxford Museum of Natural History.

4. 04
   Odeon

   Largest cinema in the Oxford city centre.

5. 05
   Phoenix Picturehouse

   Vibrant independent cinema with an assortment of viewings available.

6. 06
   Ultimate Picture Palace

   Cowley Rd, OX4 1BN (opposite the church),.

Where to eat

1. 01
   Alpha Bar

   One of the healthier options inside the Covered Market, Alpha Bar serves up organic, fair-trade food.

2. 02
   The Alternative Tuck Shop

   One of the best sandwich shops in Oxford.

3. 03
   Ben's Cookies

   Great little shop right in the centre of Oxford, and much better quality than some of the other, over-priced coffee shops.

4. 04
   Brothers and Georgina's

   Georgina’s is tucked away on the upper floor of the Covered Market, and this small café has a fairly groovy, hippy-ish décor and atmosphere.

5. 05
   Dosa Park

   25 Park End St, OX1 1HU (next to the train station),.

Getting around Oxford the local way