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| Guide
Friday City Sightseeing - bus tours |
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| Tel: 01865 790522. |
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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further details and to read Guide Friday
City Sightseeing's review click here |
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| Cotswold Wildlife
Park and Gardens |
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Burford, Oxfordshire OX18
4JP. Tel: 01993 823006.
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Cotswold Wildlife Park
is set in 160 acres of parkland and gardens around a
listed Victorian Manor House and has been open to the
public since 1970. The Park is home to a fascinating
and varied collection of mammals, birds, reptiles and
invertebrates from all over the world
For
further details and to read Cotswold
Wildlife Park's review click here
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| Christ Church College
- Head Custodian Tour |
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Christ Church, Oxford,
OX1 1DP. Tel: 01865 276492.
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The largest and most
famous of all the Oxford colleges. Founded in 1546 by
Henry VIII it is the only college in the world with a
cathedral within it's walls. It is also the home for
47 years to the Rev. Charles Ludwig Dodgson, better known
as 'Lewis Carroll' the author of 'Alice's Adventures
in wonderland'. The magic of this famous children's story
now comes together with boy wizard' Harry Poetter'. The
great Hall at the college was the inspiration doe 'Hogwarts
Schyool' and scenes from the films were shot on the Great
Hall staircase and Cloisters.
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further details and to read Christ
Church College's Head Custodian Tour
review click here
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| Blenheim
Palace |
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Blenheim Palace, Woodstock,
Oxfordshire OX20 1PX
Tel: 08700 602080. |
Quite possibly
Oxfordshire’s most famous attraction and one of
the country’s finest stately homes. “Breathtaking” is
the only word to use when entering the marvellous grounds
that surround this fabulous residence. We’ve asked
Brenda May to take a look at the delights that await
behind the rather large front door....
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further details and to read Blenheim
Palace's review click here |
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| Cogges
Manor Farm Museum |
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Church Lane, Witney, Oxfordshire
OX28 3LA.
Tel: 01993 772602. |
Just outside
the city is a whole other world: the countryside! One
of our team takes a trip to Cogges Manor Farm, a Victorian
working farm and Manor House. The Horse and Tractor Day
was on, a perfect day out for family fun. And for the
adults, a hilarious evening performance of “Much
Ado About Nothing” on the beautiful Manor House
lawn....
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further details and to read Cogges
Manor Farm Museum's review click here |
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| Kingston
Bagpuize House |
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Nr Abingdon, Oxfordshire
OX13 5AX.
Tel: 01865 820259. |
The family
home of Virginia Grant and her children Elizabeth and
Alexander. Kingston Bagpuize House is open to the public
on selected days and for group visits, by appointment,
throughout the year. The house and grounds are also available
for wedding receptions private functions, corporate events
and filming.....
For further details and to read Kingston
Bagpuize House's review click here |
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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
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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 |
Free access to
the Old Schools Quadrangle, Exhibition Room and Gift Shop.
Admission to the Divinity School. A wide range of guided tours
and multi language audio tours is available.
Open daily, from Monday to Saturday. Closed Sundays.
Group bookings taken. Email: tours@bodley.ox.ac.uk
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
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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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| Millets Farm Centre |
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Kingston Road, Frilford,
Nr Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX13 5HB. Tel: 01865 392200.
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Open: 7 days a week. Free entry
a free carpark.
With lots to see and do, including Farm Shop selling farm produced
food, Garden Centre, Restaurants, Farm Zoo, Children’s
Play Area, Woodland Walk and lots of seasonal events. Pick
Your Own opens in June with a choice of over 30 different fruits
and vegetables.
A great day out for ALL the family.
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out the Millets Farm Centre Review for more details |
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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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| 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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| The Oxford
Open Air Classical Concert |
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Friday
Nights: 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
Performance:
7.00pm. Tickets: £5 Adults. £3
Children. |
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| Oxfordshire Museum |
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
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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
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| St Mary the Virgin, High Street,
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| 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 |
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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