Attractions and Things to do in Oxford

If you’re only staying in Oxford for a short time, here are some pointers to the ‘must-see’ and ‘must-do’ activities you might like to sample.

Top Things to do in Oxford

• The best way to explore Oxford is on foot – so take an Official Guided Walking Tour of the University and the City
  
  
• Climb to see the ‘dreaming spires’! You can choose from 5 towers in the city, all with fabulous views
  
  
• Take the topless bus for a different view of the city
  
  
• View for free, the witch in a bottle at the Pitt Rivers Museum or the remains of a dodo at the University’s Natural History Museum
  
  
• Enjoy fine dining in elegant restaurants and hotels, or visit former coaching inns and ancient hostelries for a hearty pub lunch
  
  
• Tour the world-famous Ashmolean Museum or just visit some of the city’s 67 galleries
  
  
• TV and film buffs can find many familiar locations around the city, including the Harry Potter connections at Christ Church
  
  
• Shop in the Covered Market – there are plenty goodies to choose from
  
  
• Add a little romance to your visit - kiss your partners under the mistletoe or take a punt trip
  
  
• Take the kids ice-skating
  
  
• Or simply watch the world go by as you relax in a pavement café