Top 20 Things To Do in Oxford for 2026

Christ Church Meadow

Rating: 4.6 ★ (3267 ratings)

Christ Church Meadow is a tranquil open space, a stunning park, and a flood-meadow at the very heart of Oxford city, owned by Christ Church College. This beautiful, expansive green …

Christ Church Visitor Centre

Rating: 4.4 ★ (91 ratings)

Christ Church Visitor Centre is a thoughtfully designed gateway to one of Oxford's most iconic institutions, ingeniously set within a historic thatched barn in the expansive Christ Church Meadow. This …

Oxford Castle Prison

Rating: 4.4 ★ (7644 ratings)

Oxford Castle Prison stands as a profound historical landmark in the very heart of Oxford, its formidable walls echoing a thousand years of history. Originally constructed as a Norman fortress …

The Meadow Building

Rating: 4.7 ★ (31 ratings)

The Meadow Building at Christ Church, Oxford, presents a striking example of Victorian architecture, serving as the principal public entrance for visitors to this historic college. Constructed between 1862 and …

St Giles' Memorial Garden

Rating: 4.8 ★ (17 ratings)

St Giles' Memorial Garden offers a serene green space at the northern end of Oxford's historic St Giles' street, where the thoroughfare divides into Woodstock and Banbury Roads. Positioned alongside …

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 …

Oxford Covered Market

Rating: 4.4 ★ (10668 ratings)

Opened back in 1774, the historic Oxford Covered Market was originally conceived to house local butchers and clear the main streets of untidy stalls. Today, this Grade II listed building, …

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 …

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, …

Grandpont Nature Park

Rating: 4.5 ★ (29 ratings)

Grandpont Nature Park offers a tranquil retreat in south Oxford, providing a refreshing green space conveniently close to the city centre. This charming park, established in 1985 on the site …

Shotover Country Park

Rating: 4.8 ★ (86 ratings)

Shotover Country Park offers a cherished expanse of beauty and history right on the eastern edge of Oxford. This substantial country park, spanning 117 hectares on the southern slopes of …

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, …

Martyrs’ Cross

Rating: 4.2 ★ (17 ratings)

Martyrs’ Cross in Oxford is a simple yet profoundly significant landmark, found embedded as a cross of coloured cobblestones within Broad Street, directly opposite Balliol College. This unassuming spot carries …

CS Lewis Community Nature Reserve

Rating: 4.6 ★ (243 ratings)

A tranquil woodland and large pond, once part of celebrated author CS Lewis's garden, offers a surprising sense of stillness despite its proximity to the A40 and surrounding houses. It …

Oxford Presbyterian Church

Rating: 4.6 ★ (5 ratings)

Nestled on St Michael's Street, Oxford Presbyterian Church occupies the historic North Gate Hall, a Grade II listed building originally constructed in 1870-71 as a United Methodist Free Church chapel. …

Sandy’s Piano Bar

Rating: 4.5 ★ (970 ratings)

Original cocktails and live music seven days a week define the classy, underground speakeasy experience at Sandy's Piano Bar, located at 4 King Edward Street. This beautiful live piano venue …

Hertford College

Rating: 4.7 ★ (95 ratings)

Hertford College's most instantly recognisable feature, its "Bridge of Sighs," gracefully arches over New College Lane, connecting the old and new quadrangles of this historic Oxford institution. Though officially named …

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 …

City Mazes

Rating: 3.6 ★ (318 ratings)

At 5, Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Road, you'll find City Mazes Oxford, a hub of immersive escape room experiences designed to test your wits and teamwork. With a variety of …

Zenith Circle

Rating: 4.5 ★ (1281 ratings)

Tom Quad, the largest and arguably most impressive of Oxford's quadrangles, immediately greets you with its sheer scale and the imposing Tom Tower, designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Listen for …

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