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What to do in Oxford
Oxford: the city of dreaming spires. Enjoy a walk through winding streets between the colleges of the world’s second-oldest university, dodging tweed-clad professors, known as dons, on their way from tutorials to lectures. Follow in the footsteps of Evelyn Waugh and Oscar Wilde by lounging on a punting boat on the River Cherwell before taking a high tea of sandwiches and scones on Merton Street. End the day in a cosy pub with a pint of amber ale, listening out for eccentric conversations in this most English of cities.
Top attractions in Oxford

The Ashmolean Museum
A world of art and history under one roof

Radcliffe Square
Iconic heart of Oxford's academic heritage

Oxford Colleges
Centuries-old halls of learning and tradition

Port Meadow
Wild meadows and riverside walks in the heart of Oxford

The Pitt Rivers Museum
Global cultures and archaeological wonders
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Things to do in Oxford
The Ashmolean Museum
Established in 1683, the Ashmolean is the world’s first university museum. Take a moment to look at the ornate classical exterior from Beaumont Street before venturing inside and climbing the modernist atrium. Prepare to spend hours wandering the different levels. Look out for a full suit of Samurai armor, an ancient bust of the Egyptian crocodile-headed god Sobek, and J.M.W. Turner’s iconic The High Street, Oxford.More...
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