Tina’s guidebook
Museums
The Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. Its world famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, telling human stories across cultures and across time.
They are open every day, 10am–5pm. Admission is free.
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Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont StreetThe Ashmolean is the University of Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology, founded in 1683. Its world famous collections range from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, telling human stories across cultures and across time.
They are open every day, 10am–5pm. Admission is free.
You enter the Pitt Rivers Museum from the rear of the inside of the Museum of Natural History although the two museums are quite separate
The collection is eclectic covering many areas of anthropology ”
“One of the best outside of the London Museums and more personal than The Ashmolean ... although the view from the roof of the Ashmolean is magnificent!”
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Pitt Rivers Museum
Parks RoadYou enter the Pitt Rivers Museum from the rear of the inside of the Museum of Natural History although the two museums are quite separate
The collection is eclectic covering many areas of anthropology ”
“One of the best outside of the London Museums and more personal than The Ashmolean ... although the view from the roof of the Ashmolean is magnificent!”
Oxford Castle & Prison explores the 1000-years of Oxford's History.
Led by one of their costumed characters, the rich history of the castle with a prison at its heart will be revealed to you.
Climb St. George's Tower and take in the stunning views before descending into the atmospheric crypt, along the 18th century prison wing and into archaic man-made mound.
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Castillo y prisión de Oxford
44-46 Oxford CastleOxford Castle & Prison explores the 1000-years of Oxford's History.
Led by one of their costumed characters, the rich history of the castle with a prison at its heart will be revealed to you.
Climb St. George's Tower and take in the stunning views before descending into the atmospheric crypt, along the 18th century prison wing and into archaic man-made mound.
Didcot Railway Centre is a living history museum of the Great Western Railway set in 25 acres alongside Didcot Parkway Station.
From Brunel's Broad Gauge to the modern trains running past, Didcot Railway Centre's unique collection of buildings, locomotives, carriages, wagons and other artefacts shows how the Great Western Railway developed to be the premier railway company of the 1940s.
Great for young and old alike.
Didcot Railway Centre Transfer Shed
Didcot Railway Centre is a living history museum of the Great Western Railway set in 25 acres alongside Didcot Parkway Station.
From Brunel's Broad Gauge to the modern trains running past, Didcot Railway Centre's unique collection of buildings, locomotives, carriages, wagons and other artefacts shows how the Great Western Railway developed to be the premier railway company of the 1940s.
Great for young and old alike.
Very interesting experience.
lots of local exhibits .
I recommend the science room and the information on the local interest ones.
The museum shop is full of all sorts of good offerings and its cafe is good.
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The Oxfordshire Museum
14 Park StVery interesting experience.
lots of local exhibits .
I recommend the science room and the information on the local interest ones.
The museum shop is full of all sorts of good offerings and its cafe is good.
Food scene
New shopping centre, has good shops, lots of excellent eating places, especially on the top floor. Cinema, golf Great views.
Westgate Oxford
New shopping centre, has good shops, lots of excellent eating places, especially on the top floor. Cinema, golf Great views.
Good food. Lovely atmosphere. Steve and Sue always make you welcome.
Just at the bottom of the road. Has lots of outside space in the summer or warm cosy places in the winter.
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The Prince Of Wales
Cashes Green RoadGood food. Lovely atmosphere. Steve and Sue always make you welcome.
Just at the bottom of the road. Has lots of outside space in the summer or warm cosy places in the winter.
Sightseeing
The Covered Market is a historic market with permanent stalls and shops in a large covered structure in central Oxford.
really interesting to walk around especially at ties of festivals like Christmas, Thanksgiving etc
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Oxford Covered Market
Market StreetThe Covered Market is a historic market with permanent stalls and shops in a large covered structure in central Oxford.
really interesting to walk around especially at ties of festivals like Christmas, Thanksgiving etc
The Headington Shark is a rooftop sculpture located at 2 New High Street, Headington, Oxford, England, depicting a large shark embedded head-first in the roof of a house
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Headington Shark
2 New High StThe Headington Shark is a rooftop sculpture located at 2 New High Street, Headington, Oxford, England, depicting a large shark embedded head-first in the roof of a house
The Radcliffe Camera is a building of Oxford University, England, designed by James Gibbs in neo-classical style and built in 1737–49 to house the Radcliffe Science Library
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Radcliffe Camera
Radcliffe SquareThe Radcliffe Camera is a building of Oxford University, England, designed by James Gibbs in neo-classical style and built in 1737–49 to house the Radcliffe Science Library
Blenheim Palace is a monumental country house in Blenheim, Oxfordshire, England.
It is the principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough, and the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace
Sir Winston Churchill was born here.
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Palacio de Blenheim
Blenheim Palace is a monumental country house in Blenheim, Oxfordshire, England.
It is the principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough, and the only non-royal, non-episcopal country house in England to hold the title of palace
Sir Winston Churchill was born here.
The Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens exhibits over 260 different species of animals.
The park is set in 160 acres of landscaped parkland and gardens 2 miles south of Burford, on the A361, Oxfordshire
Kids love the place, great animals, good park and good amenities
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Parque de Vida Silvestre y Jardines de Cotswold
The Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens exhibits over 260 different species of animals.
The park is set in 160 acres of landscaped parkland and gardens 2 miles south of Burford, on the A361, Oxfordshire
Kids love the place, great animals, good park and good amenities
music venue
The Sheldonian Theatre, located in Oxford, England, was built from 1664 to 1669 after a design by Christopher Wren for the University of Oxford.
The building is named after Gilbert Sheldon, chancellor of the University at the time and the project's main financial backer.
Great place to listen to music
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Teatro Sheldoniano
Broad StreetThe Sheldonian Theatre, located in Oxford, England, was built from 1664 to 1669 after a design by Christopher Wren for the University of Oxford.
The building is named after Gilbert Sheldon, chancellor of the University at the time and the project's main financial backer.
Great place to listen to music
You have to walk to this one. It is just a few 100 meters away from the lock towards Oxford. Has a very good music scene with lots of live music. \Good food, loads of space.
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Isis Farmhouse
The Towing PathYou have to walk to this one. It is just a few 100 meters away from the lock towards Oxford. Has a very good music scene with lots of live music. \Good food, loads of space.
Botanic Garden
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world.
The garden was founded in 1621 as a physic garden growing plants for medicinal research.
Today it contains over 6,000 different plant species on 1.8 ha
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Jardín Botánico de Oxford
Rose LaneThe University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world.
The garden was founded in 1621 as a physic garden growing plants for medicinal research.
Today it contains over 6,000 different plant species on 1.8 ha