Top 20 Things To Do in Oxford for 2026

Alice’s Shop 1
Alice’s Shop

Rating: 4.3 ★ (1108 ratings)

A 15th-century building at 83 St Aldate's, directly opposite Christ Church College where the real Alice Liddell grew up, was once the sweetshop she frequented. This very establishment was immortalised …

Treasure Hunt Oxford 2
Treasure Hunt Oxford

Rating: 4.5 ★ (2 ratings)

Your adventure begins at The Folly, a historic Oxford landmark with literary connections to "Alice in Wonderland," as it was from here that Lewis Carroll often took the Liddell sisters …

Oxford Bus Company 3
Oxford Bus Company

Rating: 3.7 ★ (55 ratings)

Frequent, award-winning services from the Oxford Bus Company make navigating the historic city and its surrounding attractions a breeze for any visitor. Whether you're planning to explore the dreaming spires …

Oxford New Theatre 4
Oxford New Theatre

Rating: 4.4 ★ (3922 ratings)

The New Theatre on George Street has been a cornerstone of Oxford's cultural life for a significant time, with a theatre existing on the site for almost 185 years. The …

The Village Refill And Zero Waste Shop 5
The Village Refill And Zero Waste Shop

Rating: 5.0 ★ (13 ratings)

Oxford's largest dedicated zero-waste shop, The Village Refill, can be found nestled within Yarnton Home & Garden on Sandy Lane, Kidlington, offering a refreshing approach to your everyday shopping. This …

The North Wall Arts Centre 6
The North Wall Arts Centre

Rating: 4.7 ★ (289 ratings)

South Parade in Summertown is home to The North Wall Arts Centre, an award-winning venue that ingeniously converted a Victorian swimming pool into a dynamic contemporary performing arts space. Part …

St. Mary Magdalen Church 7
St. Mary Magdalen Church

Rating: 4.6 ★ (51 ratings)

A Saxon wooden church first stood on this site over a thousand years ago, before being replaced by a stone chapel in 1074, built by the Norman Constable of Oxford, …

Art\u002Dk Oxford 8
Art-k Oxford

Rating: 5.0 ★ (4 ratings)

At 37 South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN, Art-k Oxford offers a vibrant hub for budding artists of all ages, though it has a particular focus on nurturing creativity in children …

Oxford Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Walking Tour 9
Oxford Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Walking Tour

Rating: 5.0 ★ (146 ratings)

Your adventure through Oxford's captivating history begins at 13 Broad Street, a late eighteenth-century, Grade II listed building itself. From this historic starting point, you'll embark on an interactive scavenger …

Bianca test boat 10
Bianca test boat

Rating: 4.4 ★ (418 ratings)

Drifting serenely on the River Cherwell from the Magdalen Bridge Boathouse is an iconic Oxford experience, offering a unique vantage point of the city’s historic charm. As you glide southwards, …

ChauffeurOx 11
ChauffeurOx

Rating: 5.0 ★ (94 ratings)

Arrive at your Oxford destination in style and comfort with ChauffeurOx, operating from their Headington base at 5 Hill View. This company, also known as 5 Star Oxford, has established …

Unclaimed Baggage 12
Unclaimed Baggage

Rating: 4.0 ★ (4793 ratings)

A sprawling 50,000-square-foot store in Scottsboro, Alabama, stands as the nation's only retailer of lost airline luggage, a treasure trove born from less than 0.03 percent of all checked bags …

Thirst Bar 13
Thirst Bar

Rating: 4.1 ★ (449 ratings)

Boasting a prime spot on Park End Street, Thirst Bar has been a vibrant late-night cocktail destination in the heart of Oxford since 1999. Renowned for its extensive list of …

Morse Lewis and Endeavour Tours from Brit Movie Tours 14
Morse Lewis and Endeavour Tours from Brit Movie Tours

Rating: 4.7 ★ (667 ratings)

The cobbled lanes and historic college quads of Oxford, familiar to fans as the atmospheric backdrop for countless gripping cases, are ready for your investigation on the Morse Lewis and …

Escape to Oxford 15
Escape to Oxford

Rating: 4.9 ★ (4141 ratings)

The Roof Terrace at Oxford's Westgate Centre offers a thrilling sixty-minute challenge where you and your team race against time to decipher clues and secure your freedom. Choose from a …

Jericho Comedy 16
Jericho Comedy

Rating: 4.9 ★ (59 ratings)

Nestled at 37-38 Little Clarendon Street, Jericho Comedy is Oxford's independent, award-winning comedy club, celebrated for its electric atmosphere and consistently strong line-ups. Recognised by the Chortle Awards as one …

Mountain Peak Coffee 17
Mountain Peak Coffee

Rating: 4.6 ★ (254 ratings)

The aroma of freshly roasted coffee often greets you before you even step into The Missing Bean's Roastery & Magdalen Rd Cafe, a haven for coffee lovers situated at 1, …

Fristline Cab Oxford 18
Fristline Cab Oxford

Rating: 4.3 ★ (3648 ratings)

Getting around Oxford and the surrounding areas is straightforward with 001 Taxis, whose city centre depot is conveniently situated at 108 New Inn Yard, Saint Aldate's, right near the Town …

Oxford Art Tours 19
Oxford Art Tours

Rating: 4.9 ★ (305 ratings)

Your journey into Oxford's rich artistic heritage begins outside the historic Oxfam shop on Broad Street, next to the former Tourist Information Centre, where your guide and a distinctive red …

Footprints Tours Oxford 20
Footprints Tours Oxford

Rating: 4.8 ★ (668 ratings)

Oxford's own university students and alumni lead you on an award-winning journey through the city's historic heart with Footprints Tours. These guides, drawing from their personal experiences, offer a genuine …

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