Top 20 Things To Do in Oxford for 2026

Citywalksz Ltd 1
Citywalksz Ltd

Rating: 5.0 ★ (3 ratings)

Your journey into Oxford's rich tapestry begins right on the High Street, where Citywalksz Ltd offers an engaging way to connect with this historic city. From their Visitor Information Point, …

Summertown Executive Chauffeur Services Oxford 2
Summertown Executive Chauffeur Services Oxford

Rating: 5.0 ★ (2 ratings)

Arrive at your Oxford destination in style and comfort with Summertown Executive Chauffeur Services, conveniently based at 266 Banbury Road. This professional service prides itself on punctuality and reliability, offering …

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MyOxfordExperience

Rating: 4.6 ★ (9 ratings)

A passionate city ambassador from MyOxfordExperience will lead your exclusive party of up to six people through the heart of this historic city, unveiling its iconic landmarks and hidden stories. …

New College 4
New College

Rating: 4.6 ★ (179 ratings)

Founded in 1379 by William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester, New College stands as one of Oxford's oldest and most architecturally significant institutions, despite its somewhat misleading name which arose …

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Timber Furniture

Rating: 5.0 ★ (2 ratings)

Handmade in the UK from tough and durable FSC-approved timber, an eight-seater solid wood rectangular garden table and chair set from Timber Furniture promises a classic addition to your outdoor …

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The Spa at The Store

Rating: 4.6 ★ (262 ratings)

Cocooned in walnut-panelled walls on the lower ground floor of the historic former Boswells department store, The Spa at The Store offers a luxurious escape right on Broad Street. This …

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High Fly Trapeze

Rating: 5.0 ★ (64 ratings)

A full-sized outdoor flying trapeze rig awaits thrill-seekers in Florence Park, offering an adrenaline-fuelled experience for anyone aged seven and up. For two hours, friendly and experienced instructors will guide …

Daniella Allen 8
Daniella Allen

Rating: 5.0 ★ (7 ratings)

Original artwork bursts forth from a studio nestled at The Heath, just outside Oxford, where Daniella Allen channels creativity into diverse forms. Here, you'll encounter a vibrant portfolio that spans …

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Ride with us

Rating: 4.1 ★ (568 ratings)

Frequent buses from the Water Eaton Park and Ride, found at OX2 8HA, offer a direct route into Oxford's historic city centre, allowing you to sidestep potential traffic delays and …

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Raoul's Bar

Rating: 4.7 ★ (50 ratings)

Walton Street's own Raoul's Bar, a fixture in Oxford since 1979 and revitalised in 1999, stands as a testament to the art of cocktail making. This intimate, award-winning bar has …

The Duke of Cambridge 11
The Duke of Cambridge

Rating: 4.3 ★ (518 ratings)

Frequented by a savvy mix of students and professionals, The Duke of Cambridge on Little Clarendon Street has been a cornerstone of Oxford's cocktail scene since 1981. This isn't your …

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Florence Park

Rating: 4.6 ★ (1543 ratings)

Plaques on the gate piers from Cornwallis Road commemorate the 1936 opening of Florence Park, a generous gift to Oxford by Councillor F.E. Moss in memory of his sister, Florence. …

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St John The Evangelist Church

Rating: 4.5 ★ (49 ratings)

The Grade I listed St John the Evangelist Church, designed by G. F. Bodley in a Decorated Gothic style, was originally built in 1894-96 as the community church for the …

UK Tours \u0026 Activites 14
UK Tours & Activites

Rating: 4.9 ★ (305 ratings)

Your journey through Oxford's remarkable history begins right outside the Oxford Tourist Information Centre at 15 Broad Street, a thoroughfare known for its bookshops and as a de facto centre …

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Blackwell's Bookshop

Rating: 4.8 ★ (828 ratings)

Nestled on Broad Street since New Year's Day 1879, Blackwell's Bookshop began in a modest 12-foot square room. Today, this iconic Oxford institution has grown considerably, expanding upwards, sideways, and …

Somerville College 16
Somerville College

Rating: 4.7 ★ (59 ratings)

Named in honour of the Scottish mathematician and scientist Mary Somerville, the college was founded in 1879 as Somerville Hall, one of Oxford's first two women's colleges. This pioneering institution …

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Christ Church Cathedral

Rating: 4.6 ★ (2764 ratings)

A remarkable example of late Norman architecture, Christ Church Cathedral has stood as a place of worship for nearly 900 years, its origins tracing back to an 8th-century Saxon church …

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Merton College

Rating: 4.5 ★ (123 ratings)

Mob Quad, completed between 1288 and 1378, stands as a prime example of early collegiate architecture and is Merton College's, and arguably Oxford's, oldest quadrangle. Within this historic space, you'll …

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St Edmund Hall

Rating: 4.6 ★ (68 ratings)

A medieval well, reputedly used by St Edmund of Abingdon himself in the 1190s, sits at the heart of St Edmund Hall's front quadrangle, one of the most charming in …

Oxford Yarn Store 20
Oxford Yarn Store

Rating: 4.9 ★ (157 ratings)

Nestled on North Parade Avenue, Oxford Yarn Store has been a vibrant hub for Oxford's knitting and crochet community for over a decade. This independent shop is an explosion of …

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