Top 20 Things To Do in Oxford for 2026

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Zombie Scavengers Hunts

Rating: 4.5 ★ (2 ratings)

Your quest for survival begins at The Folly, a unique riverside setting on Folly Bridge, where you'll launch your mission to outwit the undead. Using a smartphone app, your team …

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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, …

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Arts at the Old Fire Station

Rating: 4.7 ★ (233 ratings)

Housed within a historic building at 40 George Street, Arts at the Old Fire Station is a dynamic charity-run cultural hub right in the centre of Oxford. This unique venue …

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Flight Club Oxford

Rating: 4.7 ★ (158 ratings)

Rooftop darts on the Westgate Shopping Centre terrace offers a unique way to spend an afternoon or evening in Oxford. Flight Club has reinvented the classic pub game, introducing "Social …

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Oxford magic Walking tours

Rating: 5.0 ★ (146 ratings)

From 13 Broad Street, Oxford, these magical walking tours offer a truly unique way to experience the city's rich history and iconic landmarks. Prepare to be captivated not just by …

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Pedal Power Tours

Rating: 4.8 ★ (132 ratings)

From 92 Vineyard in Abingdon, Pedal Power Cycles invites you to experience Oxfordshire's charm in a truly immersive way. This family-run, independent bike shop, now in its third generation of …

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Oxford River Cruises

Rating: 4.7 ★ (395 ratings)

From their mooring at the historic Folly Bridge, Oxford River Cruises offers a unique perspective on this famous city, gliding you along the River Thames, or the Isis as it's …

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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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Curzon Oxford

Rating: 4.5 ★ (1355 ratings)

Five spacious and comfortable screens await you at Curzon Oxford, located within the Westgate Shopping Centre. This boutique cinema offers an immersive movie-going experience, showcasing everything from Hollywood blockbusters to …

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Bianca test

Rating: 5.0 ★ (2 ratings)

Striking visual narratives unfold at Bianca Test, located at Spire View, 120 Crescent Road, an address nestled in the vibrant city of Oxford. This showcase, connected to the creative eye …

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Wolvercote Cemetery

Rating: 4.6 ★ (36 ratings)

Within the peaceful grounds of Wolvercote Cemetery, opened in 1889 and located on Banbury Road, lies the final resting place of J.R.R. Tolkien and his wife Edith. Their shared gravestone, …

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Toby's Liquid Pleasures

Rating: 4.5 ★ (54 ratings)

55 Little Clarendon Street welcomes you to Toby's Liquid Pleasures, a favoured spot for those in the know in Oxford's vibrant Jericho district. This bar and café distinguishes itself with …

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Bianca test

Rating: 5.0 ★ (2 ratings)

Spire View at 120 Crescent Road, Oxford, is the home of Bianca Val Photography, a studio dedicated to creating timeless images that you and your loved ones will cherish for …

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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 …

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Rory in Oxford: Tours of Oxford and Oxford University

Rating: 5.0 ★ (24 ratings)

Ninety-minute walking tours with Rory in Oxford start at St Michael at the North Gate on Cornmarket Street, one of the city's oldest buildings, setting the scene for a journey …

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College Cruisers

Rating: 4.8 ★ (71 ratings)

A canal boat holiday with College Cruisers offers a unique way to experience the historic city of Oxford and its picturesque surroundings. From their central base on Combe Road, you …

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Ravenglass

Rating: 4.7 ★ (4056 ratings)

A seven-mile journey aboard one of England's oldest and longest narrow-gauge railways, the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, offers a unique perspective on the Cumbrian landscape. Affectionately nicknamed 'La'al Ratty', meaning …

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Salter's Steamers

Rating: 4.0 ★ (211 ratings)

Glide along the River Thames from Folly Bridge and witness Oxford's iconic sights from a truly unique perspective. Salter's Steamers, a family-run firm with over 160 years of history, offers …

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Lady Margaret Hall

Rating: 4.7 ★ (101 ratings)

Nestled in Norham Gardens and stretching to the banks of the River Cherwell, Lady Margaret Hall boasts twelve acres of tranquil grounds and distinctive period architecture. Founded in 1878, it …

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Solve The City - Oxford - Clue The Looking Glass

Rating: 4.9 ★ (4141 ratings)

Alice is missing, and it's up to you and your team of 2-6 players to unravel the mystery in "Clue The Looking Glass," an outdoor city adventure that transforms the …

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