Top 20 Things To Do in Oxford for 2026

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 …

A44 Transport Services

Rating: 5.0 ★ (2 ratings)

Based at 19 Pegasus Road, A44 Transport Services offers professional and affordable transportation throughout Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds, extending to all mainland UK airports around London and surrounding areas. They …

North Hinksey Conduit House

Rating: 3.9 ★ (14 ratings)

Built around 1617, the North Hinksey Conduit House stands as a testament to Oxford's first piped water supply, a project initiated by the lawyer Otho Nicholson. This robust, fortress-like stone …

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 …

University College

Rating: 4.7 ★ (69 ratings)

With a history stretching back to 1249, University College, or "Univ" as it's informally known, proudly holds the distinction of being Oxford's oldest college. Founded by William of Durham, its …

Oxford Railway Station

Rating: 3.8 ★ (550 ratings)

Situated on Park End Street, Oxford Railway Station has been a significant arrival point since the current site first opened in 1852, replacing an earlier terminus at Grandpont. Today, it’s …

Victor Gauna

Rating: 4.2 ★ (2694 ratings)

Wisteria-laden ceilings and coastal-inspired interiors create an instantly memorable setting at Victors, nestled within the Westgate Shopping Centre. This vibrant Oxford destination balances Hamptons-style elegance with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, …

All Souls College

Rating: 4.8 ★ (84 ratings)

Founded in 1438 by Henry Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury, and King Henry VI, All Souls College stands as a grand monument and a unique academic institution within the University of …

Oxford Yarn Store

Rating: 4.9 ★ (157 ratings)

Nestled on North Parade Avenue, Oxford Yarn Store has been a vibrant hub for Oxford's knitting and crochet community for over a decade. This independent shop is an explosion of …

Blavatnik School of Government

Rating: 4.2 ★ (23 ratings)

A striking series of stacked, circular glass layers defines the Blavatnik School of Government at 120 Walton Street, a modern contrast to Oxford's historic skyline. Designed by the renowned Swiss …

The Story Museum

Rating: 4.5 ★ (831 ratings)

At 42 Pembroke Street, you'll find The Story Museum, a most unusual destination in the heart of Oxford celebrating the power of narrative to enchant and educate. Prepare to journey …

Oxford River Cruises

Rating: 4.7 ★ (395 ratings)

From their mooring at the historic Folly Bridge, Oxford River Cruises offers a unique perspective on this famous city, gliding you along the River Thames, or the Isis as it's …

Salter's Steamers

Rating: 4.0 ★ (211 ratings)

Glide along the River Thames from Folly Bridge and witness Oxford's iconic sights from a truly unique perspective. Salter's Steamers, a family-run firm with over 160 years of history, offers …

Waterstones

Rating: 4.6 ★ (2080 ratings)

Housed within the impressive, five-storey William Baker House on Broad Street, this Waterstones branch offers a significant collection of books across every imaginable genre. Originally built in 1914-15 for a …

Test Company Name

Rating: 3.8 ★ (39 ratings)

Number 58 Saint Aldate's places you right in the vibrant heart of historic Oxford, a street humming with centuries of academic and civic life. Moments from this address, you'll find …

War Memorial Garden

Rating: 4.6 ★ (10 ratings)

Just off St Aldate's, the Christ Church War Memorial Garden offers a serene green space, created in 1926 to honour members of Christ Church college who perished in the First …

Love Jericho

Rating: 4.6 ★ (235 ratings)

Walton Street's Love Jericho has been a beloved part of Oxford's unique Jericho neighbourhood since 2011, known for its extensive and expertly crafted cocktail menu. Whether you're after a classic …

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 …

Wycliffe Hall

Rating: 4.8 ★ (22 ratings)

Established in 1877, Wycliffe Hall resides at 54 Banbury Road, a distinguished address in the North Oxford conservation area. Its original buildings, designed in the 1860s as family houses, were …

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 …

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