Top 20 Things To Do in Oxford for 2026

LocalBini \u002D Your Platform to Experience Oxford through the Eyes of Locals 1
LocalBini - Your Platform to Experience Oxford through the Eyes of Locals

Rating: 4.9 ★ (305 ratings)

Your Oxford adventure with a truly personal touch begins outside the Oxford tourist information centre at 15 Broad Street, where guides await by their distinctive red sign, ready to introduce …

British Cooking Oxford 2
British Cooking Oxford

Rating: 4.6 ★ (4623 ratings)

Vibrant Pan-Asian flavours arrive on George Street at Banana Tree, where the bustling atmosphere of Indochina's street markets is brought to life in a lively, industrial-chic setting. Diners can look …

Headington Shark 3
Headington Shark

Rating: 4.4 ★ (541 ratings)

A 25-foot fibreglass shark, officially "Untitled 1986", pierces the roof of an otherwise ordinary-looking house at 2 New High Street, creating an startling and much-photographed spectacle in suburban Oxford. This …

Rupert and Buckley 4
Rupert and Buckley

Rating: 4.9 ★ (23 ratings)

Within the Two Rivers Industrial Estate in Barnstaple, you'll find the headquarters and showroom of Rupert and Buckley, a clothing brand deeply rooted in British heritage with a contemporary edge. …

Oxford Yarn Store 5
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 …

All Souls College 6
All Souls College

Rating: 4.8 ★ (84 ratings)

Founded in 1438 by Henry Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury, and King Henry VI, All Souls College stands as a grand monument and a unique academic institution within the University of …

Scriptum Fine Stationery 7
Scriptum Fine Stationery

Rating: 4.7 ★ (190 ratings)

The scent of fine leather and the sound of Italian opera often greet you upon entering Scriptum, nestled on historic Turl Street, a lane that itself dates back over 600 …

Exotic Coffee Roasters \u002D A Coffee Master Class 8
Exotic Coffee Roasters - A Coffee Master Class

Rating: 4.7 ★ (73 ratings)

Unit 2 at the Oxford Eco Centre is home to Jericho Coffee Traders' roastery, where you can delve into the world of coffee with their highly-rated Coffee Enthusiast Experience. These …

Oxford Alumni Tours 9
Oxford Alumni Tours

Rating: 4.7 ★ (59 ratings)

Glimpse life at one of the world's oldest and most famous universities through the eyes of those who know it best: Oxford University alumni and current students. These guides blend …

MyOxfordExperience 10
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. …

Examination Schools 11
Examination Schools

Rating: 4.2 ★ (44 ratings)

Located at 75-81 High Street, the Examination Schools building was completed in 1882, a grand structure in Clipsham stone designed by Sir Thomas Graham Jackson in the style of a …

Trinity College 12
Trinity College

Rating: 4.4 ★ (200 ratings)

Founded in 1555 by Sir Thomas Pope on land previously occupied by Durham College, Trinity College's Broad Street entrance is distinguished by its iron palisade and striking blue gates, offering …

Corpus Christi College 13
Corpus Christi College

Rating: 4.6 ★ (57 ratings)

Founded in 1517 by Richard Fox, Bishop of Winchester, Corpus Christi College stands as one of Oxford's oldest and most intimate colleges. Its main quadrangle, one of the earliest in …

Lula James \u002D Woodworking Creative 14
Lula James - Woodworking Creative

Rating: 5.0 ★ (65 ratings)

At the Edith Road Workshops in Oxford, you'll find Lula James, a venture co-founded by Daisy Lula Brunsdon, a graduate of the prestigious Rycotewood Furniture Centre, and Andrew James Joye. …

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St Clement's Church

Rating: 4.4 ★ (19 ratings)

Completed in 1828, St Clement's Church on Marston Road stands as an early and significant example of the Romanesque Revival architectural style in Oxford, sometimes described as "patently Georgian Norman". …

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Vox City - Oxford

Rating: 5.0 ★ (3 ratings)

Your journey into the heart of academia and history begins at the Visitor Information Point on High Street, the starting nudge for your Vox City experience in Oxford. This isn't …

Pedal Power Tours 17
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 …

Walking Tours of Oxford 18
Walking Tours of Oxford

Rating: 4.3 ★ (309 ratings)

Trinity College on Broad Street serves as the starting point for expertly guided explorations through Oxford's renowned university city. From this historic meeting place, you'll venture past honey-coloured stone buildings, …

St. Hugh College 19
St. Hugh College

Rating: 4.5 ★ (79 ratings)

Founded in 1886 by Elizabeth Wordsworth, great-niece of the poet William Wordsworth, St. Hugh's College originally aimed to make an Oxford education accessible to women of modest means. Situated on …

Bate Collection 20
Bate Collection

Rating: 4.7 ★ (87 ratings)

Over a thousand historically significant musical instruments, from the Renaissance to modern times, are waiting to be discovered at the Bate Collection. Housed within the University of Oxford's Faculty of …

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