Guidebook for Oxfordshire
Parks & Nature
Headington Hill Park
A nice quiet place with squirrels and excercise equipment
University Parks
South Parks RoadNice for walking, jogging or picnics
Christ Church Meadow
Ideal for jogging, picnics and walking. Close to the river.
Arts & Culture
For me the best in the City because it has so much to see. Look out for interactive days. Great for kids.
97 locals recommend
Pitt Rivers Museum
Parks RoadFor me the best in the City because it has so much to see. Look out for interactive days. Great for kids.
Has some good Egyptian stuff and lots of art. Not really my cup of tea but hey, if it’s raining it’s something to do.
374 locals recommend
Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont StreetHas some good Egyptian stuff and lots of art. Not really my cup of tea but hey, if it’s raining it’s something to do.
Shopping
Westgate Oxford
Queen StreetRecently rebuilt. Many designer shops.
Tesco Metro
159-161 Cowley Rd10 minute walk from house for good priced groceries
Sainsbury's Local
1-8 St Clement's St10 minute walk from house for fair priced groceries.
Zenobia
75 Saint Clement's StreetJust 2 minutes from house for essential food items
Food Scene
Chinese takeaway. For me this is the best one. 15 minute walk or order delivery to the house.
Tsangs Kitchen
147 Iffley RoadChinese takeaway. For me this is the best one. 15 minute walk or order delivery to the house.
Kebab Kid
146 Cowley RoadEat in or take out. 5 minutes from house. Open until very late.
Cowley Place
Cowley PlaceMany international restaurants, takeaways, bars and shops. 5 minutes from house.
Indian, Chinese, Thai, Italian and English eating places. Many pubs and bars. Good local shops for necessities. All bus stops here too. 2 minutes from house
Saint Clement's Street
Saint Clement's StreetIndian, Chinese, Thai, Italian and English eating places. Many pubs and bars. Good local shops for necessities. All bus stops here too. 2 minutes from house
Sightseeing
Christ Church Cathedral
Saint Aldate'sCarfax Tower
Queen StreetMartyrs' Memorial
13 Magdalen StMagdalen College
Oxford Castle & Prison
44-46 Oxford CastleSalter Steamers Ltd
Oxford Punting
High StreetQueen's Lane
Queen's LaneEntertainment & Activities
Hollywood Bowl
Grenoble RoadAlso has eating places and a cinema.