Oxford, timeless and modern, is famous the world over for its university and history. For 800 years it has been home to scholars and royalty and the ghosts of its famous characters are all around. Nowadays, Oxford is a thriving cosmopolitan town, however, outside of the city, you’re on the doorstep of the best of rural England. Oxfordshire is steeped in history and heritage with a variety of enchanting countryside, beautiful rolling hills, historic market towns, great attractions and historic villages, all waiting to be explored, be it by foot, bicycle, car or punt. Whether you’re visiting for business or pleasure, you’ll never be short of things to see and do here.
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Days out
Whatever the time of year, and whatever the weather, there’s always plenty to do in the area
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Shopping
High street chains, one-off independents and quirky specialists – they're all waiting for the shopaholic
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Eating out
Top-end fine dining, adventurous independents and a great range of ethnic cuisine means you’ll never go hungry here
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Arts & culture
Oxfordshire has hosted – and produced – some of the arts world’s biggest names
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Nightlife
From a traditional pub to jumping clubs, there’s plenty to do here after dark
