Things to Do in Oxford

Oxford is well renowned for world-class universities, the most famous being Christ Church, Balliol, and Trinity. It is home to royalty and scholars for over 800 years. Explore the world-famous tourist sites and attractions that attract nine million visitors annually. The extraordinary city also hosts several shops and restaurants including peaceful parks and pastures.

Christ Church Cathedral located in the heart of the city center stands out for having the only college chapel that is also a cathedral founded in the eighth century. Christ Church is one of Oxford University’s largest colleges. Several famous people have been educated at Christ Church including historians, scientists, lawyers, and authors.

Radcliffe Square, the finest square in Europe, is the historic heart of Oxford University. Radcliffe Square is named after John Radcliffe who left a huge amount of land to Oxford University. The square is home to the 18th century which is connected to the Bodleian Library by an underground tunnel. 

The Sheldonian theatre is the principal assembly room of the university of Oxford and the regular meeting place of Congregation, the body which controls the University’s affairs. It has beautifully served its purpose for over 350 years now with its elegant and stunning design and marvelously rich craftsmanship. It still provides an exquisite set-up for ceremonial occasions.

The Ashmolean Museum was founded in 1953 and it is Oxford University’s Museum of art and archaeology. Discover the world-famous collections ranging from Egyptian mummies to contemporary and modern art, and listen to the stories of humans across culture and across time. 

History of Science Museum (also known as The Museum of the History of Science) at the University of Oxford is the headquarters of Britain’s Science Museum and it is one of the prominent museums of science and technology in the world. It holds a collection of early scientific instruments and apparatus.

The Martyrs’ Memorial, the stone monument, is located in Oxford, England. This iconic memorial was completed in 1843. The Martyr’s Memorial is situated where Broad Road meets St Giles and is similar to an ornate church spire. This long tower honors the deaths of the martyrs of the English Reformation.

Cornmarket Street (also known as Corn market or The Corn) is the major crammed shopping street and the major pedestrian passage in Oxford, England. The corn market was semi- pedestrianized and given limited access in 1999 and it is sided by Magdalen Street in the south and Carfax in the north.

Oxford University Museum of Natural History also known as Oxford University Museum is a museum that displays many of the University of Oxford's natural history specimens including collections of geological and zoological specimens, located on Parks Road in Oxford. The building is listed as Grade 1 and it is well-known for its neo-Gothic architecture.

The Pitt Rivers Museum displays the world’s great collections of archaeological and anthropological collections of the University of Oxford, England. The museum can only be accessed through the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and The Pitt Rivers Museum is located to the east of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History.

The Oxford Botanic Garden was founded in 1621 and it is the oldest surviving Botanic Garden in Britain. The Botanic Garden was formerly known as Physick or Physic Garden and had a collection of medical plants. Now, the southwest corner of the Oxford Botanic Garden is home to a collection of modern medical plants.