Top 20 Things To Do in Oxford for 2026

The University of Oxford Harcourt Arboretum

Rating: 4.6 ★ (1022 ratings)

Ancient redwoods, some of the oldest in the UK having arrived from California in the late 1850s, tower over a historic picturesque landscape at the University of Oxford Harcourt Arboretum. …

EDchauffeurs

Rating: 5.0 ★ (130 ratings)

Arrive at your Oxfordshire destination in style and comfort with EDchauffeurs, based conveniently at 7 Cromwell Way in Kidlington. With over 15 years of experience, this trusted local company has …

Private Transfer from London to Oxford Karline Transfers

Rating: 4.7 ★ (201 ratings)

Your journey from central London to the historic city of Oxford begins seamlessly with Karline Transfers, departing from Accurist House on Baker Street. This private transfer service prioritises your comfort …

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 …

Brasenose College

Rating: 4.4 ★ (80 ratings)

The distinctive name of Brasenose College, founded in 1509, is believed to derive from a bronze or brass door knocker shaped like a nose. This very "brazen nose" can now …

Travel Brake Oxford

Rating: 4.1 ★ (8940 ratings)

Situated directly off Junction 8A of the M40 motorway, Welcome Break Oxford offers a comprehensive array of amenities for those journeying through Oxfordshire. This 24-hour facility provides a wide selection …

Knead Me Massage & Wellness Clinic

Rating: 5.0 ★ (159 ratings)

Nestled at 93 Botley Road in Oxford, Knead Me Massage & Wellness Clinic provides a welcome escape for those seeking to rejuvenate body and mind. This dedicated clinic offers a …

Sanders of Oxford

Rating: 4.5 ★ (33 ratings)

Housed within a 16th-century building on Oxford's High Street, Salutation House, Sanders of Oxford presents a remarkable collection of antique maps and prints dating from the 15th to the 20th …

Free Walking Touroxford

Rating: 4.3 ★ (309 ratings)

Trinity College on Broad Street, your starting point, was founded in 1555 by Sir Thomas Pope on land previously occupied by Durham College, a home for Benedictine monks. Though grand …

An Evening Of Wonder

Rating: 4.2 ★ (70 ratings)

48 Cornmarket Street invites you to experience an evening unlike any other, right in the heart of Oxford. This unique address, known as The House of Wonders, transforms into a …

ABC Magdalen Street

Rating: 5.0 ★ (5 ratings)

A cinematic landmark on Magdalen Street, originally opening its doors as the Oxford 'Super' Cinema on January 1st, 1924, has recently reopened as the Oxford Cinema & Cafe in May …

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 …

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 …

Magdalen Bridge Boathouse - Punting Tours

Rating: 4.4 ★ (418 ratings)

Situated conveniently on the High Street at the historic Magdalen Bridge, the Magdalen Bridge Boathouse is your gateway to the quintessential Oxford experience of punting on the River Cherwell. Here, …

The Bear Tavern

Rating: 4.4 ★ (2113 ratings)

Creaking floorboards and remarkably low ceilings welcome you to The Bear Tavern, a pub whose history is woven into the very fabric of Oxford. Reputedly one of the city's oldest …

The Half Moon

Rating: 4.1 ★ (335 ratings)

Nestled on Saint Clement's Street, The Half Moon offers a genuine slice of Oxford's pub life, drawing in a vibrant mix of locals, students, and visitors. This isn't your average …

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 …

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 …

The Oxford Union

Rating: 4.4 ★ (143 ratings)

Founded in 1823, the Oxford Union Society stands in Frewin Court, Oxford, as one of the world's most prestigious debating societies, celebrated for its tradition of hosting internationally prominent individuals …

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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