Oxford is a stunning city but often visitors are here for just a brief stop, either as part of a larger UK vacation or as an extra stay after something like a conference.

Do not fear our Top 10 visits for a short trip to Oxford will help you make the most of your visit no matter how long or short your visit to Oxford is!

1. Ashmolean Museum – Oxford University’s museum of Art and Archaeology
2. Pitt Rivers Museum – a gem of a museum with one of the world’s finest collections of anthropology and archaeology.
3. University of Oxford – Often mistaken as a single place within Oxford but is actually made up of 38 seperate colleges.
4. The Bear Inn – the oldest pub within Oxford city.
5. Museum of Modern Art – ever changing program of contemporary art events and exhibitions.
6. Oxford University Park – free to enter and the perfect place for an English picnic.
7. Go Punting – Punting on the river Cherwell is the classic Oxford pastime.
8. English afternoon tea at the Randolf hotel – The epitome of English style and charm.
9. Botanic Gardens – Located on the peaceful banks of the Cherwell River, the gardens were started in 1621 as the Physic Gardens, for the study of medicinal plants
10. Oxford Castle Quarter – The castle was originally built in 1071 for William the Conqueror. A prison was built within the castle, which continued to be in use until 1996.

Don’t forget we can include any of these visits within a bespoke group travel itinerary with tour guide, to help maximise your visit to Oxford.