Oxford Attractions
Use our Oxford sightseeing and attractions listings to help you make the most of your visit to Oxford, or browse by location using the map of attractions in Oxford.
Beaumont Street, , Oxfordshire OX1 2PH
Tel +44 (0)1865 278000
Positioned in a handsome classical buliding, the oldest & largest museum in Britain houses priceless collections of art, silver & ceramics from Oxford University & around the world.
Faculty of Music, St. Aldates, , Oxfordshire OX1 1DB
Tel +44 (0)1865 276139
A collection that is comprised of over 1000 historic woodwind, brass & percussion instruments. Special attention should be paid to 'Handel's harpsichord' & a unique collection of fine bows.
Broad St, , Oxfordshire OX1 3BG
Tel +44 (0)1865 277165
Visitors can admire the early books & manuscripts on display in the exhibition room. There are guided tours available & self guided tours are also possible.
Carfax, , Oxfordshire OX1 1DZ
Tel +44 (0)1865 792653
This 14C west tower was fomally part of the city church of St. Martin & features a museum depicting the history of the church. William Shakespeare's godson was christened here.
St Aldate's, , Oxfordshire OX1 1DP
Tel +44 (0)1865 276492
This 16C college is the largest & grandest in Oxford. Founded by King Henry VIII it was home & inspiration for Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland.
Canterbury Quandrangle, Christ Church, , Oxfordshire OX1 1DP
Tel +44 (0)1865 276172
Adorned with many 1765 paintings by John Guise of the surrounding area, thia gallery includes fascinating work by Rubens, Michelangelo, Leonardo & Raphael. Other collections include 18C English glass & contemporary work by local artists.
City Centre, , Oxfordshire
Home to the oldest University in Britain, Oxford is an architectural marvel. You'll get fantastic views of its honey colored buildings as well as tantalizing glimpses of the hushed courtyards of its many Colleges.
30 Pembroke St, , Oxfordshire OX1 1BP
Tel +44 (0)1865 722733
A crucial venue for 20C visual art. Exhibits range from around the world. Galleries are available to hire & the centre includes a restaurant & bookshop.
St Aldates, , Oxfordshire OX1 1DZ
Tel +44 (0)1865 252761
The complete guide to the history of Oxford & its University. Reconstructed interiors trace changes in style since the 16C. Also featuring an exceptional medieval collection.
Broad Street, , Oxfordshire OX1 3AZ
Tel +44 (0)1865 277280
A collection of scientific, astronomical, navigational & mathematical instruments, unrivalled anywhere in the world. The artefacts are housed within possibly the finest example of 17C architecture in Oxford.
Rose Lane, , Oxfordshire OX1 4AX
Tel +44 (0)1865 276920
Just a short walk down the High Street is the tranquil Botanic Gardens. Over 8000 species of plant dwell in gardens & greenhouses here in Oxford's premiere horticultural site.
Parks Road, , Oxfordshire OX1 3PW
Tel +44 (0)1865 272950
An all-embracing, internationally important collection of entomological, zoological, mineralogical & geological material displayed in connection with Britain's oldest University.
Parks Road, Banbury road, , Oxfordshire OX1 3PP
Tel +44 (0)1865 270927
This museum houses a world famous anthropology collection. Display items ranging from weaponry to toys reflect the theme of human integrity & skill. These objects come from all places & periods including Africa, Europe & ancient Egypt. Closed until Spring 2009.
Town Hall, St Aldate's, , Oxfordshire OX1 1BS
Tel +44 (0)1865 249811
A selection of treasured items including a gold porringer & a silver gilt mace reside within the historic crypt.
The Old Toffee Factory, 120a Marlborough Rd, , Oxfordshire OX1 4LS
Tel +44 (0)1865 722729
Adopting the character of English Delfware, the collection includes hand-painted ceramics by Deborah Sears. Sadly, only one of a handful of Victorian workshops remaining in Oxford.
12 St Giles, , Oxfordshire OX1 3JS
Tel +44 (0)1865 515787
Traditional English pub featured in Thomas Hardy's novel 'Jude the Obscure' as the place where Jude's wife Arabella worked.
George Street, , Oxfordshire OX1 2AG
Tel +44 (0)870 6063500
Originally the Appollo theatre now re-named the New Theatre, houses some of the country's leading performances, many shows originating in London's West End.
Great Clarendon Street, , Oxfordshire OX2 6DP
Tel +44 (0)1865 267527
This small museum preserves & displays various historic documents & books relating to the Oxford University press (a department of the University & an international publishing house). Various printing items are also viewable.
T A Centre, Slade Park, , Oxfordshire OX3 7JJ
Tel +44 (0)1865 780128
Historical collections relating to the militaria of the county regiment of Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire. Collected for display is a selection of medals, uniforms, badges, pictures & regimental silver.
St. Barnabas Street, Jericho, , Oxfordshire OX2 6BG
This is an 1869 Neo-Italian-Byzantine Basilica. It houses the first canopied altar in the Church of England since its reformation. The northern arcade is decorated with Edwardian ceramic mosaics.
