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Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology ©
Specialty Museum
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology , Oxford
4.7
The world's first university museum, the ornate, columned, and charming Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology sits on the campus of Oxford
Tours from $103
Blenheim Palace ©
World heritage site · Historic Site
Blenheim Palace , Woodstock
4.2
With a calendar packed full of special events and activities, World Heritage-listed Blenheim Palace attracts visitors from around the globe.
Tours from $90
Pitt Rivers Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Pitt Rivers Museum , Oxford
4.7
Full of archaeological and anthropological scholarly achievements, Pitt Rivers Museum is also easy on the eyes. When you enter the main court
Tours from $38
Hook Norton Brewery ©
Brewery
Hook Norton Brewery , Hook Norton
4.8
Hook Norton Brewery is a regional brewery in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, England, several miles outside the Cotswold Hills. Founded in 1849, th

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Oxfordshire

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Specialty Museums · Historic Sites · Castles
Oxfordshire is renowned not only for the world-famous university town located at its very heart, but also for a varied rural landscape that's a growing favorite with walkers, cyclists, and history buffs. Sightseeing in the region reveals archetypal English landscapes studded with fascinating towns and villages, many situated right on the River Thames. Though the county’s main attraction remains the ancient city of Oxford, which includes over 1,500 heritage-listed buildings and a multitude of outstanding museums, there’s much more to Oxfordshire than a long history of academic achievement and an old-world atmosphere little changed by modern trends. A huge population of young students makes this region one of the most dynamic parts of the country--a perfect complement to the rustic charm and ancient architecture. Plan your vacation with our United Kingdom route planning website and discover the best things to do in Oxfordshire.

Historic Sites in Oxfordshire

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Oxford Castle & Prison ©
Castle
Oxford Castle & Prison
Oxford
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Christ Church Cathedral ©
Castle
Christ Church Cathedral
Oxford
4.4
Duration: 30 minutes
University Church of St Mary the Virgin ©
Religious Site
University Church of St Mary the Virgin
Oxford
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
Magdalen College ©
Religious Site
Magdalen College
Oxford
4.7
Duration: 1 hour

Hidden gems in Oxfordshire

The Wychwood Brewery ©
Brewery
The Wychwood Brewery
Witney
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Millets Farm Falconry Centre ©
Zoo
Millets Farm Falconry Centre
Frilford
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
Christ Church Meadow ©
Park
Christ Church Meadow
Oxford
4.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Crocodiles of the World ©
Aquarium
Crocodiles of the World
Brize Norton
4.5
Duration: 2 hours

Museums in Oxfordshire

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Oxford University Museum of Natural History ©
Natural History Museum
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Oxford
4.7
Duration: 1 hour
Nuffield Place ©
Specialty Museum
Nuffield Place
Henley-on-Thames
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
Oxford Bus Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Oxford Bus Museum
Witney
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
Vale & Downland Museum ©
Specialty Museum
Vale & Downland Museum
Wantage
4.8
Duration: 1h 30 min

Shopping in Oxfordshire

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Bicester Village ©
Shopping Mall
Bicester Village
Bicester
3.0
Duration: 4 hours
Love Wine
Gift & Specialty Shop
Love Wine
Oxford
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
The Covered Market Oxford ©
Flea Market
The Covered Market Oxford
Oxford
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
The Abbey Cinema ©
Civic Center
The Abbey Cinema
Abingdon
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min

Parks in Oxfordshire

Upton House & Gardens ©
Garden
Upton House & Gardens
Banbury
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
University of Oxford Botanic Garden ©
Garden
University of Oxford Botanic Garden
Oxford
4.3
Duration: 1 hour
Oxford University Parks ©
Park
Oxford University Parks
Oxford
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Port Meadow ©
Park
Port Meadow
Oxford
4.6
Duration: 2 hours

Featured attractions

Windrush Cycle Tours ©
Bike Tour
Windrush Cycle Tours
Kingham
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
Bothy Vineyard ©
Winery / Vineyard
Bothy Vineyard
Abingdon
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
Hook Norton Brewery ©
Brewery
Hook Norton Brewery
Hook Norton
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Bodleian Library ©
Architectural Building
Bodleian Library
Oxford
4.5
Duration: 1 hour

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