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All tours are led by professionally trained Blue or Green Badge guides Public Tours The University and City Tour • Harry Potter and Alice in Wonderland Tour of Oxford C. S. Lewis & J. R. R. Tolkien Tour • Inspector Morse and Lewis Tour Tours include entrance fees to colleges and other University of Oxford buildings *subject to availability
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Old Schools Quad, Broad St, Oxford OX1 3BG. Tel: 01865 277162 www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk Discover the history of Oxford University and explore the incredible architecture that houses the Bodleian Library, the Old School’s Quadrangle and the Exhibition Room. The second largest library in Britain, the Bodleian has approximately 11 million volumes. Open Monday to Sunday all year round, tours available daily. Rose Lane, Oxford OX1 4AZ Tel: 01865 286690 www.botanic-garden.ox.ac.uk Housing a diverse and inspirational collection of plants, the Botanic Gardens consist of a Walled Garden, Glasshouse and Water Garden, and is a national reference collection of 5,000 different types of plant. Admission charges apply, check opening times before you visit.
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St Aldates, Oxford OX1 1BX Tel: 01865 252334 www.museumofoxford.org.uk Explore the history of Oxford and learn about the earliest residents, famous literary connections and the growth of the modern city. See original artefacts, College treasures, room settings and a film narrated by Tony Robinson. Admission by donation, check opening times before you visit, tours available.
Hertford ‘Bridge of Sighs’ New College Lane, Oxford.
A covered bridge over New College Lane, it is so called the ‘Bridge of Sighs’ as it resembles the Venetian bridge of the same name, although it was never intended to be a replica. Completed in 1914, it links the Old and New Quadrangles of Hertford College and was designed by Sir Thomas Jackson.
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Queen Street, Oxford OX1 Tel: 01865 790522 Located in the centre of Oxford at the junction of Queen Street, Cornmarket, St Aldates and High Street, Carfax Tower is the last remaining structure of St Martin’s Church. It stands at 23m (74 ft) and no other building in the centre can exceed that height. Climb the 99 steps for an unforgettable view of the Dreaming Spires. Admission charges apply, open all year, check times.
High Street, Oxford OX1 4BJ Tel: 01865 279111 www.university-church.ox.ac.uk Located in the centre of Oxford, St Mary the Virgin Church is an inclusive establishment welcoming people from all cabackgrounds and opinions. Due to maintenance in 2012 only the Nave is open. Small entrance fee, open all year. Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ Tel: 01865 277299 www.sheldon.ox.ac.uk Opened in 1668 and built from a design by Sir Christopher Wren, the Sheldonian theatre is a place of historical, architectural and contemporary interest. Holds a seating capacity of 1000 for conferences and 800 for concerts. Tickets for events can be bought from the Oxford Playhouse.
University Museum of Natural History
Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PW Tel: 01865 272950 www.oum.ox.ac.uk Exhibits the University’s collection of zoological, entomological and geological specimens and is famous for housing Oxfordshire’s dinosaurs, the dodo and the swifts in the tower. The impressive Grade 1 listed building boasts incredible neo-Gothic architecture. Free entry and open 7 days a week, events throughout the year.
Oxford Castle - Unlocked
44-46 Oxford Castle, OX1 1AY Tel: 01865 260666 www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk The popular interactive tour of the Castle and Prison provides a fascinating insight into Oxford’s hidden history; one that’s rich with tales of great escapes, betrayal and even romance! Take a tour with a costumed character guide and explore the prison D-wing, the 900 year old underground crypt and climb the Saxon St George’s Tower. Open daily from 10am (last tour 4.20pm). Admission charges apply.
Pitt Rivers Museum
South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3PP Tel: 01865 270927. Admission free. www.prm.ox.ac.uk Famous for its world-class collections and leading role in contemporary research, visit the Pitt Rivers museum for an informative and fascinating experience. Family friendly and open Monday to Friday with events happening throughout the year.
44-46 Oxford Castle, OX1 1AY Tel: 01865 201657 www.oxfordcastlequarter.com Oxford Castle Quarter was once home to the Norman Oxford Castle, then the infamous Oxford Prison. Parts of these historic buildings remain, and have shaped the development of Oxford Castle Quarter as it stands today. 30 Pembroke St, Oxford, OX1 1BP Tel: 01865 722733 www.modernartoxford.org.uk Modern Art Oxford is located in the heart of Oxford city centre, five minutes walk from the central Gloucester Green Bus Station and 10 minutes walk from Oxford’s mainline rail station. Direct trains run from London Paddington to Oxford every 30 minutes.
Blenheim Palace
Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1PP Tel: 01993 810 530 www.blenheimpalace.com Home to the 12th Duke and Duchess of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, Blenheim Palace is a true masterpiece of 18th Century Baroque architecture. Discover the beauty of this World Heritage Site amongst over 2000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown parkland and Formal Gardens.
Alice’s Shop
83 St Aldates, Oxford, OX1 1RA Tel: 01865 723793 www.aliceinwonderlandshop.co.uk One of the most famous little shops in the world can be found in Oxford just across the road from Christ Church College. The Alice’s Shop in Oxford is world famous because the shop itself was written into the Alice adventures over 150 years ago. The shop is one of the most tangible links to an entire episode in the Alice in Wonderland adventures. Read more about the shop on the website.
The Covered Market
Market St. Oxford, OX1 3DZ www.oxford-coveredmarket.co.uk Oxford’s Covered Market has been around for over two centuries and as you would expect has a long, varied and interesting heritage. As well as a building dating back to the 1770s, there is a rich tapestry of experience and expertise within.
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