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| Alice's Shop |
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83 St Aldates, Oxford.
Tel: 01865 723793.
Web: www.sheepshop.com |
| Full of all manner
of things! Right in the heart of Alice's Oxford Wonderland, Alice's
Shop was the original Old Sheep Shop in Lewis Carroll's 'Through
The Looking Glass'. The real life Alice Liddell used to buy her
barley sugar sweets from this tiny curiosity shop. |
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| Ashmolean Museum |
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Beaumont Street, Oxford.
Tel: 01865 278000.
Web: www.ashmolean.org |
One of the country's
greatest collections of art and antiquities ranging over 4 millennia
- from Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome to Renaissance Europe and
the 20th C, plus an extensive Far Eastern collection. Sculpture,
paintings, ceramics, glass, coins and musical instruments are
all on show.
Open: Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 2pm-5pm. Admission free. |
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| Bate Collection of Musical Instruments |
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St Aldates,
Oxford.
Tel: 01865 276139. |
| Opening Hours: Monday to Friday
2pm-5pm and Saturday during Term time only 10am-12pm. |
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| Blenheim Palace |
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Woodstock, Oxon OX20 1PX.
Tel: 01993 811325
(24hr recorded information service). |
A World Heritage
Site which is the home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and was
the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Built by Vanburgh for
the 1st Duke in 1705, it is set in "Capability Brown" landscaped
parklands and wonderful gardens. Fine furniture, tapestries and
paintings set in magnificent gilded state rooms, and the Churchill
Exhibition.
Opening Times: Blenheim Palace opens daily from 10.30am to 5.30pm
(last admission 4.45pm) from February 11th until December 10th
2006. During November and December the Palace and formal gardens
open from Wednesday to Sunday. The Park opens daily from 9am
(last admission 4.45pm or dusk) except Christmas Day. |
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| Bodleian Library |
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Broad Street, Oxford OX1
3BG.
Tel: 01865 277224.
Web: www.shop.bodley.ox.ac.uk |
One of the world's
largest academic libraries; over 7 million books, approx. 180
km of shelving. Old Schools Quadrangle, 1619, contains lecture
halls of the medieval 'schools' or faculties, names above the
door.
Tours: April to October, 4 times a day. November to March, twice
a day. Email:tours@bodley.ox.ac.uk |
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| Carfax Tower |
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Carfax, Oxford OX1 4AZ.
Tel: 01865 792653 |
The busy crossroads
at the heart of Oxford is known as Carfax, this is the ancient
heart of Saxon Oxford, where the four roads from North, South,
East and West met. The prime attraction is Carfax Tower, all
that remains of the 13th Century St Martin's Church, the east
side of which can be climbed for fine views of the city.
Opening Hours: Easter to October daily 10am-5pm November to Easter
open Saturdays and Sundays 10am-3pm. |
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| Cherwell Boathouse -
Punting |
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Bardwell Road, Oxford, OX2 6ST.
1 mile from town centre.
Tel: 01865 515978.
Web: www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk |
Enjoy the quintessentiall
Oxford experience punting on the river Cherwell. With over 70
hand built punts, boats and canoes. Enjoy a elaxed afternoon
in a
beautiful tranquil environment on the river |
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| Christ Church Picture
Gallery |
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Oriel Square, Oxford.
Tel: 01865 276172.
Web: www.chch.ox.ac.uk |
Collection of European
Old Master paintings and changing displays of famous
Old Master drawings.
Monday to Saturday 10.30am-1pm and 2.00-4.30pm, Sunday 2pm-4.30pm. |
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| City Church of St Michael-at-the-North
Gate |
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Cornmarket Street, Oxford.
Tel: 01865 240940. |
The Saxon tower is
Oxford's oldest building, with a panoramic view of the city.
It has displays of medieval silver and also gift shop. Tel: 01865
240940.
Opening Times: 10-5pm (Sunday 12pm-5pm) from April to October
and until 4pm from November to March. |
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| Guide
Friday City Sightseeing - bus tours |
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Tel: 01865 790522.
Web: www.citysightseeingoxford.com |
Open top bus tours.
Live multilingual commentary. See the sights, Historic Buildings
and the University Colleges.
First tour 9.30am then every 10/15 minutes from Oxford Railway
Station. Also from Bay 14, Gloucester Green Coach Station and
18 other city centre stops. |
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| Guided Walking Tours
Of Oxford |
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Tel: 01865 726871.
Web: www.visitoxford.org |
| Tour lasts about
2 hours. The pace is leisurely and covers between 1 and 2 miles.
People using wheelchairs are welcome to join any tour. There
are nineteen places only on each tour, although access to colleges
may be limited. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tours
available including: Oxford University & City Tour, Inspector
Morse Tours, Ghost Tours. Buy your tickets at the Oxford Tourist
Information Centre, 15/16 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AS. If the
Centre is closed, buy your tickets from the guide outside the
Centre. For tour information and details of pre-booked tours
for groups or in foreign languages please please call +44 (0)1865
726871 or fax +44 (0)1865 240261. Also www.oxford-on-foot.com
tours in English, Danish, French & German & www.oxfordwalkingtours.co.uk & www.citysightseeingoxford.com |
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| Modern Art Oxford |
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30 Pembroke Street, Oxford.
Tel: 01865 722733 / Info line 813830.
Web: www.modernartoxford.org.uk |
Recognised internationally
for its groundbreaking exhibitions of modern and contemporary
visual art and culture. The gallery has a refurbished interior,
espresso bar, cafe and shop.
Opening Times: Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 12-5pm Monday
closed. Free admission. |
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| Museum of the History
of Science |
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Broad Street, Oxford OX1
3AZ.
Tel: 01865 277280. |
On Broad Street
next to the Sheldonian housing the world's finest collection
of early scientific instruments, is the first purpose-built
museum building, dating from 1683. Open 12-4, Tues-Sat and
2-5 Sunday. Free Admission. |
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| Museum of Oxford |
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St Aldate's, Oxford.
Tel: 01865 815559. |
| The Museum of Oxford
tells the unique history of the city and its people, from prehistoric
times to the present day. Exhibits range from a mammoth's tooth
to a 'Morris Motor' car engine and also features a display entitled
Looking for Alice, which explores the lives of Lewis Carroll
and Alice Liddell. Open: Tues-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun
12pm-4pm |
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| Oxford Castle |
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Estate Management Office,
The Treadwheel Building
43 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY
Tel: 0871 2300 780.
Web: www.oxfordcastle.com |
The Oxford Castle
is open for business. The Living Room, Tootsies, La Tasca, Malmaison,
Prezzo, Krispy Kreme, Carluccio's, Pizza Express and HA! HA!
are now open.
This new and exciting development will be a huge attraction for
Oxford and will really help to attract even more visitors to
the City.
Keep an eye on the web site for exciting events including outdoor
theatre, cinema and daily markets. |
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| The Oxford Ghost Trail |
Departs from outside The Oxford Story, 6 Broad
Street, Oxford, OX1 3AJ on Fridays at 7pm (approx 1 hr).
Tel: 0794 1041811.
Web: www.ghosttrail.org |
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Friday Nights
Performance: 7.00pm
Tickets: £5 Adults,
£ 3 Children |
The Oxford Open
Air Classical Concert |
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You are hereby Cordially
invited to join Oxford’s only theatrical ghost
trail. Bill Spectre, a professional equity member, will
entertain you through the streets of old Oxford aided
by one or two surprises he may have up his sleeve!
“Unmissable! Guaranteed to lift
the spirits!” Richard Jackson
News of The World
“Spine tingling
fun!” Helen
Peacocke, Oxford Times |
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| Oxfordshire Museum |
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Park Street, Woodstock, Oxford
OX20 1SN.
Tel: 01993 811456.
Web: www.oxfordshire.gov.uk |
| Opening Times: Tuesday-Saturday
10am-5pm. Sunday 2pm-5pm. Adults £2.50 Children 50p. |
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| Radcliffe Camera |
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Radcliffe Square, Oxford.
Tel: 01865 277224 |
| The Radcliffe Camera
is probably the most photographed building in Oxford. Dedicated
to the memory of Dr John Radcliffe, the most celebrated physician
of his day. Can be visited by prior arrangement. |
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| River and Rowing Museum |
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Henley on Thames.
Tel: 01491 415600.
Web: www.rrm.co.uk |
| The River & Rowing
Museum offers a variety of special exhibitions, children's activities,
lectures and adult workshops there is always something new for
everyone to see and do. New this summer for visitors is the Museum's
own jetty with regular boats trips leaving from the Museum each
day. |
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| Sheldonian Theatre |
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Broad Street, Oxford.
Tel: 01865 277299. |
| Built in 1664-8 to
a design by Sir Christopher Wren, the Sheldonian's main purpose
is to provide a venue for the principle ceremonies of the University.
Its links to Oxford's illustrious musical history can be traced
back to performances in 1733 by Handel. Opening Times: 10am-12.30pm,
2pm-4.30pm (3.30 in Winter). Closed Sundays |
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| Sulgrave Manor |
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Sulgrave, nr. Banbury,
Oxon OX17 2SD
Tel: 01295 760205.
Web: www.sulgravemanor.org.uk |
| The manor gardens
(particularly the new Herb Society) will be a part of Sulgrave
Village open gardens in aid of the National Garden Scheme. |
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| University Church |
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| St Mary the Virgin, High Street,
Oxford. |
| Regarded as the original
centre of the University, and still remains the place where the
University formally comes to worship. Its Tower dates back to
around 1300 and offers some of the finest views of the city.
The church is also one of Oxford's largest concert venues. Open:
Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm, Sun 12pm - 5pm (Jul/Aug 7pm) Free entrance
to the Church. Tower entrance £1.60 adults, £0.80
children. |
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| University of Oxford Botanic Garden |
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Rose Lane, Oxford OX1 4AZ.
Tel: 01865 286690. |
| Opening Hours: 9am - 4.30pm (Oct
- Mar), 9am - 5pm (Apr - Sept). Last admission 4.15pm. |
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| Waddesdon Manor |
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Off the A41 between Bicester
and Aylesbury
Tel: 01296 653226 |
| One of the finest
collections of 18th century decorative arts and Victorian gardens
is only half an hour from Oxford. Plus gardens, aviary, shops,
restauirant, house and wine cellars. |
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