Top 20 Things To Do in Oxford for 2026

CS Lewis Community Nature Reserve

Rating: 4.6 ★ (243 ratings)

A tranquil woodland and large pond, once part of celebrated author CS Lewis's garden, offers a surprising sense of stillness despite its proximity to the A40 and surrounding houses. It …

Trails Of The City

Rating: 4.7 ★ (24 ratings)

A 14,000-year-old internationally rare habitat, the Lye Valley SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) in Headington, Oxford, is a tufa-forming valley-head alkaline spring fen. This unique 4.5ha site, also a …

Greyfriars Place

Rating: 3.7 ★ (9 ratings)

Nestled on Old Greyfriars Street, Greyfriars Place stands on a site steeped in centuries of history. The original Greyfriars was a Franciscan friary founded way back in 1224, playing a …

Go Quest Adventures Oxford: Self Guided City Walk & Immersive Treasure Hunt

Rating: 4.5 ★ (2 ratings)

Your Oxford adventure begins at The Folly, a location steeped in literary history, being a spot where Lewis Carroll would hire rowing boats and is considered the birthplace of Alice …

Oxford River Cruises

Rating: 4.7 ★ (395 ratings)

Departing from the historic Folly Bridge, Oxford River Cruises offers a unique vantage point on this famous university city. Glide along the River Thames, locally known as The Isis, and …

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 …

Hotel Chocolat

Rating: 4.4 ★ (421 ratings)

Within the Westgate centre, Hotel Chocolat offers more than just exceptional chocolate; it provides a direct connection to the journey of the cocoa bean. This upmarket chocolatier uniquely owns its …

House Of Wonders Store

Rating: 3.9 ★ (66 ratings)

Warwick House, a distinguished address at 25 Buckingham Palace Road, offers an intriguing destination for those with a taste for the unique: the House Of Wonders Store. Nestled within the …

Raoul's Bar

Rating: 4.7 ★ (50 ratings)

Walton Street's own Raoul's Bar, a fixture in Oxford since 1979 and revitalised in 1999, stands as a testament to the art of cocktail making. This intimate, award-winning bar has …

Radcliffe Camera

Rating: 4.7 ★ (681 ratings)

Dominating Radcliffe Square since its completion in 1749, the Radcliffe Camera stands as a magnificent testament to English Palladian architecture and a beloved Oxford landmark. Designed by the celebrated architect …

Cowley Road Methodist Church

Rating: 4.7 ★ (6 ratings)

At 88 Cowley Road stands the distinctive Grade II listed building of Cowley Road Methodist Church, a presence in East Oxford since its doors first opened in September 1904. Originally …

Whitewall Galleries

Rating: 4.8 ★ (13 ratings)

Nestled on the Upper Ground Level of the bustling Westgate Shopping Centre, Clarendon Fine Art, formerly known as Whitewall Galleries, offers a diverse and exclusive art acquisition experience. The gallery …

Hinksey Park

Rating: 4.5 ★ (894 ratings)

Avenues of Giant Redwood and Pine trees frame Hinksey Park, a Green Flag award-winning expanse just a fifteen-minute walk or a short cycle from Oxford's city centre. This green and …

Christ Church Picture Gallery

Rating: 4.3 ★ (20 ratings)

Within the historic walls of Christ Church, the Picture Gallery houses an internationally renowned collection, with its origins in a significant 1765 bequest from General John Guise. This remarkable assembly …

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 …

Jericho Cheese Company

Rating: 4.8 ★ (22 ratings)

Tucked away in St Michael’s Mansions, the Jericho Cheese Company is a haven for cheese lovers, specialising in an impressive array of British and Irish farmhouse cheeses. Founded by an …

Rooftop Terrace Bar

Rating: 4.1 ★ (1454 ratings)

Oxford's unique skyline, with the historic spires of St Mary’s Church, All Souls College, and the Radcliffe Camera, provides a stunning backdrop from the city's only three-floor venue with a …

Deepwell Arts Leicester

Rating: 5.0 ★ (4 ratings)

Hand-building in clay, willow basket-making, and botanical drawing are just a few of the creative pursuits awaiting you at Deepwell Arts, located at Hunsdon House Garden School in Headington, Oxford. …

The Airline

Rating: 3.1 ★ (53 ratings)

For seamless travel between Oxford and Heathrow or Gatwick airports, the Airline coach service offers a reliable and frequent connection, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout …

Park and Ride

Rating: 4.1 ★ (1291 ratings)

Located on Abingdon Road, the Redbridge Park and Ride offers a straightforward and cost-effective way to access the heart of Oxford, operating with buses (number 300) that will whisk you …

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