From the Locals ADVICE

There is so much to see and do in Oxfordshire, it’s tricky knowing where to start! We asked local Oxfordshire people to pick out their favourite places to go, from essential firsttime-visit spots to hidden gems.

Vegan Spots In The City

At first glance, it might seem like Oxford doesn’t have many options for vegetarians and vegans. On closer inspection, though, you’ll find that it’s easy to eat plant-based in the city!

I’d recommend heading to Jericho, where pubs like The Gardener’s Arms have some really tasty vegan dishes,

BROWSE A BOOKSHOP

I could spend an eternity at Blackwell’s Bookshop on Broad Street Their collection of books is huge, you could while away an entire afternoon browsing the miles of shelves in the shop”.

- MICHAEL FROM BICESTER

When I moved to Oxford a few years ago I went on an Oxford Official Walking Tour which gave me a very good introduction to the history of the city and university.

Each time my friends visit Oxford and we have a stroll through the city they say there is something magical about it that makes you want to come back!”

- JACK FROM KIDLINGTON

Explore Banbury

Banbury is a little market town in the north of Oxfordshire. It’s home to the 16th century Ye Olde Reindeer Inn, used by Oliver Cromwell as a base during the Civil War, and the 18th century Tooley’s Boatyard, where you can take a guided tour of the narrow boat workshop beside the canal. Banbury is ideal as a base to travel to Warwickshire and StratfordUpon-Avon, and nearby Broughton Castle, so I would recommend it to anyone visiting Oxfordshire!”

- JOSHUA FROM BANBURY

Advice From the Locals

For more inspiration on things to do, see our Oxfordshire highlights Read More | p.6

All About The Views

I never get bored of the view over Oxford’s skyline - the dreaming spires always spark my imagination. The best places to take in the view are from Westgate

Hidden Gem By The Thames

I am a big fan of the Abingdon Museum in the famous County Hall built in 1682. You can look down from the museum galleries and watch the crowds of people in the market square below. There’s always something going on in Abingdon’s Market Square too!”

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- MAUREEN FROM THAME

Oxford shopping centre’s roof terrace, the rooftop restaurant at the Ashmolean, or The Varsity Club bar in the Covered Market.”

- SHIRLEY FROM WITNEY

Why not spend an evening experiencing Oxford’s nightlife? Read More | p.50

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Blackwells Walking Tour Banbury Broughton Castle Oxford Covered Market Abingdon Museum

HIDDEN GEMS