Unlock the magic of Oxford

Oxford is a city in central southern England, most famous for its university which was founded in the 12th-century. The 38 colleges are spread across the medieval city and their architecture led the poet Matthew Arnold to give the city the nickname the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’. The university is the second oldest in the world and has educated 28 Nobel Prize winners, some may say it’s the best university in the world.

Attractions in Oxford

Hertford's Bridge of Sighs
Inspired by the Rialto Bridge in Venice (and not its' Bridge of Sighs'), the Oxford version connects two parts of the same college, Hertford.
Turf Tavern
A 14th century pub with structures remaining from the 18th century, The Turf Tavern is one of Oxford's beloved watering holes.
The Radcliffe Camera
One of the iconic buildings in the city, 'camera' in this case refers to the Latin word for 'room'. Only students with a valid, active student ID are permitted to enter.
The Sheldonian Theatre
Designed by Oxford alumni and famous architect, Sir Christopher Wren, The Sheldonian Theatre is where all Oxford students matriculate and graduate.
University of Oxford
Comprised of 37 colleges, the University of Oxford consistently ranks as one of the world's elite academic and research institutions.
The Bodleian Library
The university's massive library is one of the largest in Europe and has been receiving one copy of every book printed in England since the 1600s.
All Souls College
Founded in 1438, All Souls does not take undergraduate students. In fact, it's so exclusive, one must be invited to apply for a place at the college.
Oxford Castle
Now a hotel, the main part of the original Oxford Castle was a prison - and guests staying in the hotel will find themselves in converted prison cells.
The Divinity School
Used throughout the Harry Potter film as the Room of Requirement and as the infirmary, Oxford's Divinity School is largely locked to the public and is where Oxonians change gowns during their graduation ceremony.
Christ Church Meadow
A famous mathematician at Christ Church College was befriended by the college gardener's daughter, Alice. The gardens and college are central to his works: Alice in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass.
The Lamp Post to Narnia
CS Lewis's Narnia inspiration for Narnia are littered throughout the city, hidden in plain sight.
Tolkien's Middle Earth
A student of Exeter College a fellow of Pembroke College, a tutor to female students at Lady Margret Hall and St Hugh's College, Tolkien's life was shaped by his lifetime in Oxford and his time as an officer in World War I.
Blackwell's Bookstore
A large independent bookstore, it was the first to ever publish a work by Tolkien and remains important to the Oxford community today.
Christ Church College Dining Hall
Though made famous by the Harry Potter films and visited by tourists year round, the college's dining hall remains the location where all the college's students eat.
The Eagle and Child
Famous for the place where Tolkien and Lewis met over a pint to discuss their works, this beloved Oxford pub is a must for all fans.
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