Top 20 Things To Do in Oxford for 2026

The Best Bits of Oxford Tour Co.

Rating: 4.9 ★ (305 ratings)

Your Oxford adventure starts right outside the Oxford tourist information centre at 15 Broad Street, where the distinctive red sign of The Best Bits of Oxford Tour Co. signals the …

The Oxford Retreat

Rating: 4.2 ★ (1130 ratings)

Perched on the river's edge, The Oxford Retreat is an early nineteenth-century pub where weeping willows soften the historic stone, conveniently located within an easy stroll of both the city's …

Scout Adventures Youlbury

Rating: 4.7 ★ (283 ratings)

Forty-two acres of beautiful Oxfordshire woodland await at Scout Adventures Youlbury, the world's oldest permanent Scout campsite, located on Boars Hill. With a history stretching back to 1913 when Sir …

TVC The Varsity Club

Rating: 4.1 ★ (1454 ratings)

Four distinct levels at 9A High Street invite you to tailor your Oxford outing, starting with the jewel in its crown: an unparalleled rooftop terrace offering 360-degree views of the …

Walking Tours in Oxford

Rating: 4.3 ★ (309 ratings)

Trinity College on Broad Street serves as the starting point for your exploration of Oxford's historic streets, a city renowned for its university and the golden-stoned architecture of its ancient …

Bound Around Secure Dog Field

Rating: 4.5 ★ (20 ratings)

Bound Around Secure Dog Field offers a dedicated, private space in Marston, Oxford, where dogs can enjoy safe, off-lead exercise. This secure dog walking field provides a tranquil environment away …

East Ward Allotments

Rating: 4.3 ★ (22 ratings)

East Ward Allotments offers a vibrant green oasis in Oxford, serving as East Oxford's largest allotment association. This expansive site fosters a thriving community spirit among its plot-holders, providing an …

The Glass Tank

Rating: 4.8 ★ (6 ratings)

A dynamic array of contemporary art from Oxford Brookes University's own students, dedicated faculty, and a range of local artists fills the Glass Tank, a distinctive exhibition space on the …

Escape Room HQ

Rating: 4.9 ★ (4142 ratings)

Find Escape Room HQ perched on the roof terrace of the Westgate Centre on Castle Street, offering a unique vantage point with views across Oxford's iconic spires before you even …

Brit Movie Tours

Rating: 4.7 ★ (667 ratings)

Follow in the actual pawsteps of Paddington Bear, starting at his namesake station, or trace the explosive Westminster locations from James Bond's many on-screen missions, including sites from *No Time …

Clarendon Fine Art Oxford

Rating: 4.7 ★ (15 ratings)

Clarendon Fine Art Oxford is an inviting gallery located within the vibrant Westgate Shopping Centre, nestled amidst Oxford’s historic architecture and prestigious university colleges. This distinctive setting provides a refined …

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Rating: 4.7 ★ (2600 ratings)

The 13th-century tower of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin lays claim to being the oldest part of any Oxford University building, its foundations dating to the 1270s. …

The Oxford Balloon Company

Rating: 4.0 ★ (98 ratings)

Gently lift off from the grounds of The Wild Pig in Stadhampton and witness the patchwork quilt of the Oxfordshire countryside unfold beneath you. As your hot air balloon gracefully …

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 …

Oxford City Walk

Rating: 4.3 ★ (309 ratings)

Trinity College on Broad Street, with its striking baroque chapel designed by Sir Christopher Wren, forms the starting point for your journey through Oxford's captivating story. Founded in 1555 on …

Books Sculpture By Diana Bell

Rating: 4.6 ★ (230 ratings)

A remarkable Books Sculpture by Diana Bell graces Blackwell's bookshop on Broad Street, a historic thoroughfare in the heart of Oxford. Bell, an award-winning landscape architect and artist, is known …

The Catweazle Club

Rating: 4.4 ★ (1068 ratings)

North African lanterns, kilims, and vibrant mosaic tables immediately set the scene at Kazbar, a cornerstone of Oxford's eclectic dining landscape for over two decades. Here, the rich flavours of …

The North Wall Arts Centre

Rating: 4.7 ★ (312 ratings)

The North Wall Arts Centre is a distinct performing arts venue nestled within the grounds of St Edward's School in Summertown, Oxford. It stands out for its unique architectural design, …

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 …

Museum of Oxford

Rating: 4.3 ★ (400 ratings)

Museum of Oxford offers a captivating journey through over a thousand years of the city's rich past, delving into the lives of its diverse people. Housed within the impressive Grade …

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