Top 20 Things To Do in Oxford for 2026

University of Oxford

Rating: 4.6 ★ (6667 ratings)

The Radcliffe Camera, a magnificent circular library, stands as a renowned symbol at the heart of the University of Oxford, a city where thirty-eight independent colleges, ancient libraries, and world-class …

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 …

The Last Bookshop

Rating: 4.7 ★ (190 ratings)

Venture into 25 Walton Street in Jericho, where The Last Bookshop stands as a charming haven for bibliophiles and music lovers alike. Inside this quaint, independent store, you'll discover a …

Barracks Lane Community Garden

Rating: 4.7 ★ (57 ratings)

Tucked away off Cumberland Road, Barracks Lane Community Garden is a vibrant green oasis, once a neglected wasteland, now lovingly transformed by local volunteers into a flourishing sanctuary for all. …

The Oxford Wine Tavern

Rating: 4.7 ★ (26 ratings)

Nestled on the vibrant South Parade in Oxford's Summertown, The Oxford Wine Tavern welcomes visitors with its carefully curated selection of delicious wines and high-quality beers. This establishment is one …

Modern Art Oxford

Rating: 4.4 ★ (524 ratings)

Found at 30 Pembroke Street, Modern Art Oxford has been a cornerstone of the city's cultural life since its founding in 1965, establishing itself as the only public institution in …

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 …

University of Oxford Botanic Garden

Rating: 4.5 ★ (5278 ratings)

Britain's oldest botanic garden, founded in 1621 as a physic garden for medicinal research, awaits your discovery in the heart of Oxford. This remarkably compact 1.8-hectare (4.5-acre) sanctuary showcases over …

Brookes Sport

Rating: 3.9 ★ (46 ratings)

Oxfordshire's premier climbing and bouldering wall can be found at Brookes Sport in Headington, welcoming both seasoned climbers and curious newcomers to its varied routes. Beyond the climbing arena, extensive, …

Osney Bridge

Rating: 4.4 ★ (50 ratings)

The cast-iron arch of Osney Bridge, dating back to its 1889 opening, carries Botley Road across the River Thames and marks a key entry point into the city of Oxford. …

Alice’s Shop

Rating: 4.3 ★ (1108 ratings)

A 15th-century building at 83 St Aldate's, directly opposite Christ Church College where the real Alice Liddell grew up, was once the sweetshop she frequented. This very establishment was immortalised …

Jesus College

Rating: 4.6 ★ (72 ratings)

Founded in 1571 by Queen Elizabeth I, Jesus College holds the distinction of being the first Protestant college at the University of Oxford and the only one established during her …

Wadham College

Rating: 4.6 ★ (111 ratings)

Founded in 1610 by Dorothy Wadham, a formidable 75-year-old widow who oversaw its creation from her home in Devon, Wadham College’s main building is a stunning example of Jacobean Gothic …

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 …

Oxford Playhouse

Rating: 4.6 ★ (1479 ratings)

Situated on Beaumont Street, directly opposite the renowned Ashmolean Museum, the Oxford Playhouse has been a cornerstone of the city's cultural life since its current building, designed by Edward Maufe, …

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 …

Art-k Oxford

Rating: 5.0 ★ (4 ratings)

At 37 South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7JN, Art-k Oxford offers a vibrant hub for budding artists of all ages, though it has a particular focus on nurturing creativity in children …

Nuffield College

Rating: 4.4 ★ (30 ratings)

Located on New Road, Nuffield College was founded in 1937 through the generosity of Lord Nuffield, the industrialist and founder of Morris Motors. This graduate college, specialising in the social …

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 Ox By Olivia Musgrave

Rating: 5.0 ★ (6 ratings)

A powerful bronze ox, sculpted by Olivia Musgrave, greets those emerging from Oxford railway station, a significant and unmissable presence located just outside the Saïd Business School. This life-size representation …

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