Top 20 Things To Do in Oxford for 2026

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 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 …

Crystal Spirit Emporium

Rating: 5.0 ★ (58 ratings)

Tucked away at number 5 within Oxford's historic Covered Market, Crystal Spirit Emporium is a family-run haven for those drawn to the beauty and energy of the earth's treasures. This …

Taylor Institute

Rating: 4.7 ★ (20 ratings)

A striking neoclassical building on St Giles', the main thoroughfare in Oxford, the Taylor Institution immediately impresses with its Ionic columns and statuary representing the great European languages. Designed by …

The Lighthouse

Rating: 4.2 ★ (1038 ratings)

A bright, contemporary interior greets you at The Lighthouse, an independent pub conveniently located on Park End Street, a mere five-minute walk from Oxford's train and bus stations. This historic …

The Gyrocopter Experience

Rating: 5.0 ★ (2 ratings)

Take to the skies above Hampshire from Popham Airfield, SO21 3BD, in a gyrocopter for an utterly unique perspective on the landscape. These agile aircraft, available in both open-cockpit "motorbike …

Hinksey Heights Golf Club

Rating: 4.4 ★ (310 ratings)

Spectacular views across Oxford's famous 'Dreaming Spires' and the surrounding Thames Valley are a signature feature of Hinksey Heights Golf Club, found just off the Southern By-pass (A34). This welcoming …

Linacre College

Rating: 3.4 ★ (96 ratings)

Situated on St Cross Road, Linacre College offers a unique atmosphere as the UK's first graduate society founded in 1962 for both sexes and all subjects. Named after the distinguished …

St John The Evangelist Church

Rating: 4.5 ★ (49 ratings)

The Grade I listed St John the Evangelist Church, designed by G. F. Bodley in a Decorated Gothic style, was originally built in 1894-96 as the community church for the …

Cotswold Exploring

Rating: 4.9 ★ (27 ratings)

Award-winning guided excursions with Cotswold Exploring unlock the quintessential charm of the English countryside, with convenient departures from Oxford and the Cotswolds' own Moreton-in-Marsh station. Picture yourself wandering through historic …

Undiscovered Oxford Walking Tours

Rating: 4.3 ★ (309 ratings)

Trinity College on Broad Street, with its distinctive blue gates and beautiful gardens, marks the starting point for your Undiscovered Oxford Walking Tour. From here, you'll venture beyond the usual …

Florence Park

Rating: 4.6 ★ (1543 ratings)

Plaques on the gate piers from Cornwallis Road commemorate the 1936 opening of Florence Park, a generous gift to Oxford by Councillor F.E. Moss in memory of his sister, Florence. …

Oxford Castle School

Rating: 4.4 ★ (6896 ratings)

The 900-year-old crypt beneath Oxford Castle whispers tales from a millennium of the city's history, a journey that began with its construction by a Norman baron, Robert D'Oyly, between 1071 …

Spencer’s Tours of Oxford

Rating: 4.3 ★ (160 ratings)

From 44-45 High Street, a City Sightseeing Oxford open-top bus tour offers a fantastic introduction to the city's honey-coloured architecture and iconic landmarks in approximately one hour. With frequent departures, …

Tirah Memorial

Rating: 5.0 ★ (8 ratings)

Standing tall in Oxford's Bonn Square since July 1900, the Tirah Memorial is the city's first free-standing war memorial. This 25-foot high obelisk, crafted from Bath and Doulting stone, commemorates …

Oxfam Shop Oxford

Rating: 4.0 ★ (177 ratings)

The vast 18,500 square foot Oxfam Superstore on Alec Issigonis Way, located in the Oxford Business Park, offers a unique retail experience far beyond that of an average charity shop. …

Gravitee Golf

Rating: 4.2 ★ (308 ratings)

Two distinct, space-themed 18-hole indoor adventure golf courses await at Gravitee Golf, located in the Ozone Leisure Park. Choose your cosmic journey: navigate the 'Galactic Explorers' course, putting your way …

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 …

Hill End Outdoor Education Centre

Rating: 4.6 ★ (43 ratings)

Sixty-seven acres of enchanting woodland and scenic meadows await you just three miles from Oxford city centre at Hill End Outdoor Education Centre, located on Eynsham Road in Cumnor. This …

Mini Factory Tour - Mini Plant Oxford

Rating: 4.3 ★ (613 ratings)

More than 1,200 robots and skilled employees work in harmony at MINI Plant Oxford, crafting the basic framework of each MINI from steel sheets in the body shop before your …

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