Top 20 Things To Do in Oxford for 2026

Osney Lock Hydro

Rating: 5.0 ★ (2 ratings)

Nestled by Osney Lock on East Street, Oxford, you'll find Osney Lock Hydro, a pioneering community-owned hydroelectric scheme and the first of its kind to be built on the River …

Travel Curious Private Tours in Oxford

Rating: 4.8 ★ (668 ratings)

Your private exploration of Oxford begins at the historic Tourist Information Centre, 16 Broad Street, a fitting starting point to delve into a city steeped in nearly two millennia of …

Oxford Aqua Park

Rating: 4.5 ★ (314 ratings)

Located at Queenford Lakes, the Oxford Aqua Park offers an exhilarating inflatable obstacle course ideal for a memorable day out with family, friends, or colleagues. This "Total Wipeout" style experience …

Christ Church

Rating: 4.5 ★ (1281 ratings)

King Henry VIII founded Christ Church in 1546, establishing a unique institution that impressively serves as both a renowned Oxford University college and the spiritual centre of Christ Church Cathedral, …

Oxford Ice Rink

Rating: 4.1 ★ (843 ratings)

Oxpens Road is home to Oxford Ice Rink, a year-round facility offering a wide array of ice-based activities for all ages and skill levels. You can glide into general skating …

Nemon Studio Museum and Archive

Rating: 5.0 ★ (5 ratings)

Instantly recognisable faces, fashioned from plaster, greet you at the Nemon Studio Museum and Archive, the former home and workplace of Oscar Nemon, the 20th century's most distinguished portrait sculptor. …

Science Oxford Centre

Rating: 4.8 ★ (158 ratings)

Located in Headington, the Science Oxford Centre offers a unique indoor-outdoor science experience for primary-aged children and their families. Inside the Exploration Zone, young minds can get hands-on with over …

University Church of St. Mary the Virgin

Rating: 4.7 ★ (2600 ratings)

The distinctive Baroque porch of the University Church of St. Mary the Virgin, with its theatrical spiral columns designed by Nicholas Stone, offers an unforgettable entry point to a site …

Bury Knowle Park

Rating: 4.6 ★ (1310 ratings)

Bury Knowle Park, a picturesque seven-hectare expanse in Headington, has welcomed the public since its opening on April 2, 1932. The historic Bury Knowle House, now home to Headington Library, …

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 …

Te lo Cuento de Camino Oxford Tours

Rating: 4.5 ★ (17 ratings)

From their hub at 65 Cornmarket Street, Te lo Cuento de Camino offers a distinctive way to experience Oxford, particularly for Spanish-speaking visitors. Forget simply seeing the sights; these tours …

Oxford Walking Tours

Rating: 4.3 ★ (309 ratings)

Trinity College on Broad Street, founded in 1555 by Sir Thomas Pope on the site of the former Durham College, provides a historic starting point for your Oxford exploration. Originally …

Shotover Country Park

Rating: 4.7 ★ (980 ratings)

Spanning 117 hectares on the southern slopes of Shotover Hill, this country park offers spectacular views across south Oxfordshire and a rich tapestry of hidden valleys, varied landscapes, and diverse …

Oxford University Parks

Rating: 4.7 ★ (1755 ratings)

Seventy acres of tranquil riverside parkland await you at Oxford University Parks, a space first laid out for recreation and sport in 1864. The River Cherwell gracefully borders its north-east …

Wanderlist - Oxford Treasure Hunt

Rating: 4.5 ★ (2 ratings)

Your Oxford adventure begins at the historic Folly Bridge, a site where oxen once crossed the Thames and which later saw the very origins of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" when …

Green Templeton College

Rating: 4.9 ★ (44 ratings)

The striking 18th-century Radcliffe Observatory, modelled on the Tower of the Winds in Athens, forms the magnificent centrepiece of Green Templeton College on Woodstock Road. This iconic Grade I listed …

Kassam Stadium

Rating: 4.0 ★ (2317 ratings)

Located on Grenoble Road, the Kassam Stadium is primarily known as the home of Oxford United Football Club, where the passionate "Yellow Army" create an electric atmosphere on match days. …

The Bridge - Bar & Club

Rating: 3.5 ★ (118 ratings)

Found at 6-9 Hythe Bridge Street, The Bridge stands as a prominent late-night DJ club and lounge bar, a well-known fixture in Oxford's vibrant social scene. This venue is celebrated …

Oxford Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Walking Tour

Rating: 5.0 ★ (146 ratings)

Your adventure through Oxford's captivating history begins at 13 Broad Street, a late eighteenth-century, Grade II listed building itself. From this historic starting point, you'll embark on an interactive scavenger …

Lye Valley Nature Reserve, Oxford

Rating: 4.2 ★ (5 ratings)

A rare calcareous valley fen, one of the best examples in Southern England, awaits discovery in Headington, a surprising pocket of ancient habitat nestled within Oxford's urban spread. The Lye …

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