Guidebook for Oxford
Entertainment & Activities
Well presented tour of Oxford's castle - great effects and a window on centuries of history.
Oxford Castle Unlocked
44-46 Oxford CastleWell presented tour of Oxford's castle - great effects and a window on centuries of history.
Fascinating collection of the weird and wonderful from all round the world, really well set up for children to enjoy.
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Pitt Rivers Museum
Parks RoadFascinating collection of the weird and wonderful from all round the world, really well set up for children to enjoy.
INteractive and fun. Can take a bus from town heading to St Clements otherwise a 20 minute walk from city centre
Science Oxford Centre
Quarry RoadINteractive and fun. Can take a bus from town heading to St Clements otherwise a 20 minute walk from city centre
Food Scene
Great building off the beaten track and best Thai in town, Ask to sit upstairs on the LHS near bar.
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Chiang Mai Kitchen
130A High StGreat building off the beaten track and best Thai in town, Ask to sit upstairs on the LHS near bar.
Inexpensive and fun, with a revolving counter with sushi and waitress service for hot dishes. Fast and close to coach station if you are waiting to travel.
Yo! Sushi - Oxford
75 George StInexpensive and fun, with a revolving counter with sushi and waitress service for hot dishes. Fast and close to coach station if you are waiting to travel.
Noodle Nation Oxford
Inexpensive and fast good Chinese food
Drinks & Nightlife
The Punter
7 South StOur local with nice garden by river, good food and nice ambience
Popular spot with views of river and good food, gets very crowded to get there before peak lunch/dinner times. Ring ahead to secure a large table
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The Trout Inn
195 Godstow RdPopular spot with views of river and good food, gets very crowded to get there before peak lunch/dinner times. Ring ahead to secure a large table
30 minute walk from us and a lovely cosy spot with large gardens, BBQ in the summer
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The Perch
Binsey Lane30 minute walk from us and a lovely cosy spot with large gardens, BBQ in the summer
Everything Else
Ferry Sports Centre
Nearest indoor pool - check it out for times for fitness lanes and inflatables
Really nice day out, along the towpath from us. Heated outdoor pool with safe area for children and lots of space to chill out. Boating lake and tennis courts nearby too.
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Oxford Ice Rink
Oxpens RoadReally nice day out, along the towpath from us. Heated outdoor pool with safe area for children and lots of space to chill out. Boating lake and tennis courts nearby too.
Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont StreetRooftop cafe a must visit! Artefacts pretty cool too!
If you like horse riding this is the nearest stables and our neighbour keeps her horse there and she loves it!
Old Manor House Riding School
20a N Hinksey LnIf you like horse riding this is the nearest stables and our neighbour keeps her horse there and she loves it!
Farmoor Reservoir
Nearest sailing lake and nice walk to be had round the reservoir
Good fun to get on your bike here, explore the tow paths and canals as no traffic and beautiful spots to picnic up at Port Meadow (up the river). Pubs to find include The Trout and The Perch.
Bike Hire Oxford
Good fun to get on your bike here, explore the tow paths and canals as no traffic and beautiful spots to picnic up at Port Meadow (up the river). Pubs to find include The Trout and The Perch.
The Red Lion
74 High StFor cheap buses to London - take the Oxford tube
Essentials
Local deli run by Joe. Great for fresh bread, croissant on Saturdays and other nice fresh bits and bobs
Eggs Eggsetera
67 Botley RdLocal deli run by Joe. Great for fresh bread, croissant on Saturdays and other nice fresh bits and bobs
Shopping
Treasure trove for those that love making stuff - arts and crafts materials and reasonably priced
Hobbycraft Oxford
Lamarsh RoadTreasure trove for those that love making stuff - arts and crafts materials and reasonably priced
Sightseeing
Good first stop to pick up info and get latest updates on what's on, based on railway station forecourt
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City Sight Seeing Oxford
44 - 45 High StreetGood first stop to pick up info and get latest updates on what's on, based on railway station forecourt