Things to Do in Oxford

Oxford University is the oldest in the English-speaking world. Which means its ancient buildings are both beautiful and steeped in history. Don’t miss Christopher Wren’s Tower at Christ Church College, the Radcliffe Camera or the Bodleian Library.

Britain’s oldest museum offers archeological collections and fine art displays. Check out the Pre-Raphaelite paintings and the Greek and Minoan pottery.

A punt is a small, shallow-bottomed boat pushed along using arm-power and a pole. Perfect for the romantic occasion or a picnic with friends, a punt trip should always include a few bottles of something stashed in the bottom of the boat...

If you’re around in the first week of April, the Oxford Literary Festival is the perfect opportunity to enjoy Oxford’s intellectual side. There are book launches, talks, debates and workshops, along with star turns by all the current ‘in’ authors.

Oxford has produced some of the best fantasy authors over the years, including Lewis Carroll, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. So read a volume or two of 'The Lord of the Rings' in one of the many parks or cafés. Or, even better, start writing your own Oxford-inspired Fantasy!