Top 20 Things To Do in Oxford for 2026

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 …

Virgin Balloon Flights - Oxford

Rating: 4.0 ★ (98 ratings)

Drifting serenely in a Virgin hot air balloon from Newells Close in Stadhampton, you'll witness the breathtaking tapestry of Oxfordshire unfold beneath you. As you ascend to around 2000ft, the …

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 …

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 …

St Bartholomew's Church

Rating: 5.0 ★ (3 ratings)

Tucked away just off the bustling Cowley Road, the 14th-century St Bartholomew's Chapel, affectionately known as Bartlemas Chapel, offers a remarkable glimpse into Oxford's layered past. Originally founded by Henry …

Simon Curran

Rating: 4.8 ★ (6 ratings)

Bespoke wooden furniture, from striking contemporary pieces to timeless traditional designs, is expertly crafted by Simon Saunders at his workshop located at 1 Henwood Drive on Boars Hill, Oxford. With …

C. S. Lewis House

Rating: 4.8 ★ (181 ratings)

The Kilns, a charming house in Headington, Oxford, was the cherished home of C.S. Lewis from 1930 until his death in 1963. It was within these walls and the surrounding …

Wellness at The Randolph

Rating: 4.2 ★ (1498 ratings)

Wellness at The Randolph, located within the notable Randolph Hotel by Graduate Hotels on Beaumont Street, redefines relaxation in partnership with Germaine de Cappucini, offering an impressive array of innovative, …

Exeter College

Rating: 4.6 ★ (121 ratings)

Founded in 1314 by Walter de Stapledon, Bishop of Exeter, the fourth oldest college of the University of Oxford has occupied its Turl Street site since 1315. Initially established to …

Morrell's Brewery Chimney

Rating: 5.0 ★ (48 ratings)

The tall octagonal chimney on Manor Farm Road is a significant local landmark and a reminder of Morrell's Brewery, which operated in Oxford for over two centuries. Founded in 1743 …

Jade Lyon Photography

Rating: 5.0 ★ (41 ratings)

Based at 18 Church Cowley Road, Jade Lyon Photography offers visitors a unique way to capture their Oxford experience, specialising in portrait photo tours around the city's most iconic locations. …

Questo Oxford: Interactive Self-Guided Walking Tour & City Quest

Rating: 4.9 ★ (305 ratings)

Your adventure through Oxford begins by solving clues and unlocking stories directly on your smartphone with the Questo Oxford interactive self-guided walking tour. This isn't your average stroll; it's a …

Unclaimed Baggage

Rating: 4.0 ★ (4793 ratings)

A sprawling 50,000-square-foot store in Scottsboro, Alabama, stands as the nation's only retailer of lost airline luggage, a treasure trove born from less than 0.03 percent of all checked bags …

Elite Rides Oxford

Rating: 5.0 ★ (52 ratings)

Arrive in Oxford or explore the surrounding areas in style and comfort with Elite Rides Oxford, your local executive travel specialists. Offering a fleet of top-tier, meticulously maintained vehicles, they …

Martyr’s Mark

Rating: 4.3 ★ (635 ratings)

Standing prominently at the intersection of St Giles', Magdalen Street, and Beaumont Street, the Martyrs' Memorial is a striking Victorian Gothic monument completed in 1843. Designed by the renowned Sir …

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 …

Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

Rating: 4.5 ★ (66 ratings)

Located on New Inn Hall Street, the Wesley Memorial Methodist Church stands as a testament to Gothic Revival architecture, completed in 1878. Its very stones tell a story of faith …

Marks And Spencer

Rating: 4.1 ★ (1787 ratings)

Located at 13-18 Queen Street, the Marks and Spencer in Oxford is a go-to destination for quality British goods. This well-regarded retailer offers a wide array of products, from stylish …

Jericho Comedy

Rating: 4.9 ★ (59 ratings)

Nestled at 37-38 Little Clarendon Street, Jericho Comedy is Oxford's independent, award-winning comedy club, celebrated for its electric atmosphere and consistently strong line-ups. Recognised by the Chortle Awards as one …

Mansfield College

Rating: 4.8 ★ (53 ratings)

The striking Victorian architecture of Mansfield College, designed by Basil Champneys and built between 1887 and 1889, forms three sides of a large quadrangle featuring a distinctive circular lawn. Originally …

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