Oxford: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
The best way to explore Oxford is by visiting places around the complex of Oxford University. Sheldonian Theatre, built in 1664, is used for the university’s annual Commemoration. In this building, you can see the collections of the long history of science and the western culture. You can also find the blackboard used by Albert Einstein when he attended Oxford University in 1931.
Sheldonian Theatre
DOWNTOWN
If you want to look at the scenery of the whole city of Oxford from the top, you should come to Carfax Tower. Located at the center of the city, this beautiful and historical church is a good place to start your exploration in Oxford city.
Carfax Tower
SHOPPING
If you are looking for an extraordinary place to have a window-shopping, Cornmarket Street is the best answer. Along this pedestrian-friendly and busiest shopping street in Oxford, you can find many stalls that sell famous big brands of clothes, jewelry, and even electronic items.
Cornmarket Street
FOOD & DRINK
You will absolutely be spoiled with a good variety of choice that mix up the diverse Oxford’s food scene. It won’t be much of a trouble for you to find elegant restaurant or cozy local bar and distro that is worth your visit. Kazbar Restaurant, for example, will allow you to get a bite of Spanish/Moroccan taste in the land of Britain.
Kazbar Restaurant
CULTURE
The official language used in Oxford is English. But some local people also speak Polish and Chinese language.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
There is no really such thing as best time to visit Oxford because every season in Oxford offers its own attraction. But if you want to experience walking through the road of Oxford when the trees are blossoming during the spring season, you can visit the city on May.
HOTEL
Old Parsonage Hotel is only five minutes walk from Oxford city center. This old but trendy hotel was built around 1660. This hotel has restaurant and bar open for guests and public. You can also book a room at Artist Residence Oxfordshire. This hotel has a simple interior. Artist Residence Oxfordshire could be the best hotel to take a rest after a long flight.
Old Parsonage Hotel
Artist Residence Oxfordshire
RESTAURANT
For a cozy and stylish restaurant in Oxford, The Oxford Kitchen is the place you should visit. This all-day restaurant serves amazing cocktails and a wide variety of up-to-date dishes. If you are looking for a unique taste of Caribbean culinary, Spiced Roots Restaurant is the answer. The ambiance is chill and cozy for you to have a nice rest in the middle of the city.
The Oxford Kitchen
Spiced Roots Restaurant
CAFE
The Handle Bar Cafe and Kitchen is a lovely cafe in the downtown area of Oxford. This cafe offers amazing taste of food and coffee accompanied by the calming atmosphere. Enjoy your food while looking at the busy St. Michael’s Street across your view. Located in the Old Fire Station, Cafe from Crisis also serves high-quality menu selections of sandwiches, baked potatoes, fresh salads, and other famous breakfast menu.
The Handle Bar Cafe and Kitchen
Cafe from Crisis
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
To experience the best nightlife in Oxford, it's recommended for you to visit Raoul's Bar and Liquor Store. A variety of cocktails menu is available here. The live music, usually funk or disco, is ready to accompany your late-night buzz. Angels Cocktail Bar Oxford is a modern high-end place for you to take a sip of delicious cocktail in Oxford. The vibe of the bar is laid-back and friendly so you will have a good time here.
Raoul's Bar and Liquor Store
Angels Cocktail Bar Oxford
INTERESTING PLACE
As the place for many oldest universities, most tourists come to this city to look for many museums that have long history of western colonization. Pitt Rivers Museum is an interesting museum which covers up more than half a million collections of artifacts from all around the world. There are so much traces of the world’s history of culture hanged on the walls. You can also enter this museum for free. But if you want to have a relaxing trip, Oxford Botanic Garden is a very recommended place to spend your day. Built in 1621, this place is known as the oldest botanic garden in the land of Britain. Many amazing plants from all over the world are here to be seen.
Pitt Rivers Museum
Oxford Botanic Garden
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Make sure to visit Blenheim Palace to get the best pictures for your Instagram feed. Located just eight miles from the northwest Oxford, this Palace complex has amazing Neoclassical architecture that includes the main building with spacious courtyards and beautiful gardens. Christ Church Cathedral is the next must-visit place when you are in Oxford. With the Medieval Gothic and Romanesque architecture from the 12th century, you can take as much aesthetic pictures as you want when you visit this place.
Blenheim Palace
Christ Church Cathedral
