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Things to see in Oxford (United Kingdom): 119 places and when to go
Oxford is a city in United Kingdom with around 193,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 119 places in and around it, mainly Nature (57), Wildlife (51), History (20). The best known are Blenheim Palace, Ashmolean Museum and Merton College, Oxford. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 51.7704, -1.25
- Population
- About 193,000
- Places
- 119 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (57) · Wildlife (51) · History (20) · Temples (18) · Museums and art (15) · Architecture (12)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- LHR London, 64 km as the crow flies
What to see in Oxford
The places in and around Oxford, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Blenheim PalaceCountry house near Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, UK11 km
- Ashmolean MuseumMuseum in Oxford, England, UK1.8 km
- Merton College, OxfordCollege of the University of Oxford2.1 km
- Oxford University Museum of Natural HistoryMuseum in Oxford, United Kingdom1.4 km
- Christ Church Cathedral, OxfordCathedral of the diocese of Oxford, England2.3 km
- Pitt Rivers MuseumMuseum in Oxford, England, UK1.3 km
- University of Oxford Botanic GardenBotanical garden in Oxford, UK2.2 km
- Headington SharkSculpture in Oxford, England, UK2.8 km
- Bridge of Sighs, OxfordSkyway in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK1.8 km
- History of Science Museum, OxfordMuseum in Oxford, UK1.8 km
- GodstowHistory3.6 km
- Tom TowerBell tower in Oxford, England2.3 km
- Christ Church MeadowMeadow in Oxford, England, UK2.7 km
- Magdalen BridgeBridge in Oxford, England2.2 km
- Martyrs' Memorial, OxfordMemorial in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK1.8 km
- St Martin's Church, BladonChurch in Bladon near Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, UK9.6 km
- St Michael at the North GateChurch in central Oxford, England1.9 km
- Oxford OratoryRoman Catholic church in Oxford, England1.5 km
- Ardley CastleCastle in the UK19 km
- Bate Collection of Historical Musical InstrumentsMuseum in the University of Oxford1.5 km
- Devil's QuoitsHenge and stone circle in Stanton Harcourt, Oxfordshire, England, UK11 km
- Museum of OxfordHistory museum in Oxford, England, United Kingdom2.2 km
- Old All Saints Church, Nuneham CourtenayChurch in Nuneham Courtenay, Oxfordshire, England, UK10 km
- Rewley AbbeyAbbey in Oxford, England2.2 km
And the other 95, by what you come to do:
- History: Seacourt, Swinford Toll Bridge, Alchester, Bletchingdon Park, Clifton Hampden Bridge, Wytham Abbey, Beckley Park, Carfax Tower Tower Of The Church Of St Martin Carfax, Shotover Park, Studley Priory, Oxfordshire, Swan Bridge
- Temples: St Giles' Church, Oxford, St Helen's Church, Abingdon, St Nicolas Church, Abingdon, Brasenose College Chapel, St Barnabas Church, Oxford, St Bartholomew's Chapel, Oxford, Church of St Peter-le-Bailey, Northgate Hall, St Aldate's Church, St Ebbe's Church, Oxford
- Museums and art: The Kilns, Abingdon County Hall Museum, Pendon Museum, The Story Museum, Combe Mill, Dorchester Abbey Museum, The Oxfordshire Museum
- Architecture: Appleford Railway Bridge, Botley Bridge, Bulstake Bridge, Rainbow Bridge, Oxford, Magdalen Tower
- Nature: Aston's Eyot, Kirtlington Quarry, Parsonage Moor, Shotover, Waterperry Gardens, Wytham Woods, Brightwell Barrow, Burgess Field Nature Park, Cothill Fen, Dry Sandford Pit, Graven Hill, Hitchcopse Pit, Hurst Hill, Oxfordshire, Lashford Lane Fen, Otmoor RSPB reserve, Rock Edge Nature Reserve, Trap Grounds, Woodsides Meadow, Abbey Fishponds, Ardley Quarry Wood, Asham Meads, Barracks Lane Meadow, Bernwood Meadows, Boundary Brook Nature Reserve, C. S. Lewis Community Nature Reserve, Clifton Meadows, Court Place Farm Nature Park, Cowley Marsh Nature Park, Cumnor Hurst Community Woodland, Earth Trust, Eynsham Wood, Heyford Meadow, Hinksey Heights Nature Park, Horspath Wildlife Conservation Area, Island Pond Wood, Kennington Pools, Lincombe Lane Field, Littlemore Church Nature Reserve, Magdalen Quarry Local Nature Reserve, Matthew Arnold's Field, Meadow Lane Nature Park, Neptune Wood, Old Berkeley Golf Course, River of Life, Rivermead Nature Park, Seacourt Nature Park, Snakes Island, Stansfeld Park, Stratfield Brake, Sydlings Copse, The Howe, Wells Farm, Whitecross Green Wood Nature Reserve, Wittenham Clumps, Wolvercote Lakes
- Hiking: Macmillan Way, Oxfordshire Way
- Stargazing: Old Observatory, Radcliffe Meteorological Station
- Food and drink: Oxford Brewery Shop, The Oxford Artisan Distillery
- With kids: Wet n Wild Oxford
When to go to Oxford
The best time to visit Oxford is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:03
- FebPossible9:40
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:37
- MayBest time15:25
- JunBest time16:25
- JulBest time16:00
- AugBest time14:25
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:21
- NovBetter not8:31
- DecPossible7:35
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35. In April, 117 of the 119 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Oxford
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR, London), 64 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Oxford?
The best known: Blenheim Palace, Ashmolean Museum, Merton College, Oxford, Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford. In all, 119 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Oxford?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 25 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 35.
How do you get to Oxford?
The nearest main airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 64 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Oxford as the destination and these 119 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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